First-Year Experience Timeline

Spring Term in Boston Preparation

• Accept Financial Assistance Awards and submit tax documents needed to finalize awards (if applicable)
• Set up your BU email account
• Provide BU Alert emergency notification system contact info.

Summer Term in London or New England Preparation

• Review the London Semester FAQs for information on housing, group flights, and more

Spring Term in Boston Preparation

• Request proof of graduation (final transcript) from your high school
• Submit your Advanced Placement and/or International Baccalaureate scores, if applicable
• Connect with your CGS academic advisor to discuss fall plans

Spring Term in Boston Preparation

If not yet complete:

• Speak with your CGS academic advisor about your fall plans

Summer Term in London or New England Preparation

• Apply for or renew your passport

Spring Term in Boston Preparation

If not yet complete:

• Speak with your CGS academic advisor about your fall plans

Spring Term in Boston Preparation

• Post on social media with #My100Days to share how you’re spending the gap semester

Spring Term in Boston Preparation

• Schedule an appointment with your CGS academic advisor to discuss spring courses and registration process
• Visit Student Accounting for details on the Tuition Payment Plan, including details about ShareLink and Disclosure options
• Submit health forms and Certificate of Immunization to Student Health Services

Spring Term in Boston Preparation

• Register for spring term classes
• Enroll in or waive BU medical insurance
• Complete the New Student Housing Application
• Receive details for Spring Orientation
• If not yet complete, submit health forms and Certificate of Immunization online

Summer Term in London or New England Preparation

• Summer term dates confirmed

Spring Term in Boston Preparation

• Student Activities Office announces Week of Welcome events
• Complete Part 1 of AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention requirements
• Review BU community standards
• Visit MyBU Student Portal to review the New Student Checklist

Spring Term in Boston Preparation

• Attend Spring Orientation: Jan 15-17
• Housing assignments announced
• Deadline to complete Part 1 of AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention requirements
• Move-in date: January 15 (More information here)
• Check your compliance status in the MyBU Student Portal
• Attend the student activities fair and find activities to join through the Student Activities Office
• Attend CGS welcome events
• Classes begin: January 20, 2026

Summer Term in London or New England Preparation

• Financial Assistance information reminder, if applicable
• Deadlines announced for: Program Refunds, if applicable; Withdrawals/Leaves of Absence, if applicable

Spring Term in Boston Preparation

• Complete Part 2 of AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention requirements

Summer Term in London or New England Preparation

• Review the London pre-departure page from Study Abroad and collect London pre-departure documents
• Summer payment plan information becomes available
• Group flight details become available
• Deadline for obtaining or renewing passport
• Deadline to book group flight (Summer 1)

Summer Term in London or New England Preparation

• London pre-departure documents due March 15
• Deadline to book group flight (Summer 2)
• Deadline to submit London housing preferences

Summer Term in London or New England Preparation

• Deadline to submit arrival information and upload passport to the London personal page
• Deadline to complete independent flight form, if applicable
• London room assignments announced
• Review the Study Abroad pre-departure page for details on program travel, orientation, housing, living in London, social events, health and emergency information
• Attend mandatory pre-departure meetings to review London arrival, housing, academic logistics
• Abroad health insurance information becomes available

NOTE: All listed summer dates are from 2025 as a reference point, 2026 dates TBD

Summer Term in London or New England Preparation

• Summer 1 students: Arrive in London May 18
• Summer 1 students: London Orientation May 19
• Summer 1 classes begin: May 20

NOTE: All listed summer dates are from 2025 as a reference point, 2026 dates TBD

Summer Term in London or New England Preparation

• Summer 1 students: Last day of semester June 27
• Summer 1 students: Depart London June 28
• Summer 2 students: Arrive in London June 29
• Deadline to withdraw or request leave of absence if applicable
• Summer 2 students: London Orientation June 30

NOTE: All listed summer dates are from 2025 as a reference point, 2026 dates TBD

Summer Term in London or New England Preparation

• Summer 2 classes begin: July 1

NOTE: All listed summer dates are from 2025 as a reference point, 2026 dates TBD

Summer Term in London or New England Preparation

• Summer 2 students: Last day of semester August 8
• Summer 2 students: Depart London August 9