Class of 2028 Class Page
Latest Updates
Helpful Information
Welcome to CGS, Class of 2028!
This page will be your home base for updates from CGS, including important information on planning your gap semester, preparing for your summer in London, and working with your academic advisor to curate your academic experience. Check back frequently for the latest information!
Spring Registration: Fall 2025 course registration for the Class of 2028 will be held on Sunday, April 27. Details about the registration process are posted here.
E-Portfolio Assistance: E-Portfolio tutor Manya Jain is availablein-person and via Zoom to help faculty and students with Digication.
In-person at CITL, Rm 215:
Tuesday, 10:00-12:30 pm
Thursday, 10:00-12:30 pm
Friday, 11:00-12:00 pm
Zoom drop-in:
Monday, 6:00-8:00 pm
https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/94824855669?pwd=SStU4nfHargVHe1pc2hbYaklzyi3dO.1
Meeting ID: 948 2485 5669
Passcode: eport
CliftonStrengths: The CliftonStrengths assessment tool is available to all incoming CGS students. This valuable tool will help you identify and articulate your top strengths as you begin setting your academic goals, applying to internships, and planning your future. We strongly encourage you to explore the tool and use it in discussions with your advisor. You can access CliftonStrengths by clicking this link. Learn more about how to apply strengths in your life by watching this video discussion with CGS Natalie McKnight and alumna Nancy Katz.
Important Links
Resources
Fall Registration
Fall 2025 course registration for the Class of 2028 will be held on Sunday, April 27. Details about the registration process are posted below.
Timeline
The First-Year Experience Timeline is your step-by-step guide to navigating your first year at CGS. See when to register for classes, apply for your passport, book flights to London, and more.
Newsletters
In the lead up to your arrival on campus in January, you will receive a monthly newsletter with important information to set yourself up for success at CGS. Read these newsletters carefully for details about registration, your gap semester, preparing for summer in London and more. Past newsletters are collected below.
May
June
July
August
September
Registration
October
November
December
January
Pathways
CGS’s academic advising team can provide you with a clear path to any major in the university. Check out our pathways page for information on what classes to take to get where you want to go.
Transfer Credits
If you are seeking transfer credit for an external course taken during your gap semester, it is critical that you review our transfer credit policy and follow the listed steps.
Important Links
The links below provide helpful guidance for most of your frequently asked questions.
Policies and Processes
Forms
Student Services
StudentLink
Important Dates
BU HUB
CGS HUB Major Tracking Sheet for Transfer Students
Helpful Resources at BU
Transfer Credits
First-Year Timeline
Chart Your Path
Academic Advising
CGS Academic Advising
Our dedicated, professional academic advising staff advocate for your growth and achievement—from before you arrive on campus through your transition to junior year.
Meet the Advising Team
The CGS Academic Advising team is excited to welcome you to BU and CGS! Learn more about the advisors who will be helping you chart your path at BU.
Make an Appointment
Meeting regularly with your academic advisor is critical to your success at BU. Click here to learn how to schedule an appointment.
What's Going On
News and Events
Adjusting to Campus Life in January
Every year, we hear from students wondering about the process of adjusting to college life in January. Here are the answers to some of your most common questions, from how to meet people to succeeding in your classes.
Your Top Questions, Answered
We compiled some of the most common questions about the CGS experience—and their answers—so that you have all the information you need as you prepare to embark on your college experience.
The CGS First-Year Student Experience
From your gap semester through to your summer study in London or New England, the Boston University College of General Studies offers a first-year experience like no other.
Social Media
Stay Connected
Share Your CGS Experience
Have photos from your gap semester travels or a great shot of campus? Tag us in your posts on Instagram @bucgs and share with the hashtags #My100Days or #MyCGS.
Connect with Classmates
Join the College of General Studies Class of 2028 Facebook group to meet your team members, ask questions, or plan meetups on campus.
Stay up-to-date on the latest CGS news and start to build your network by connecting with us on Linkedin.