First-Year Experience Timeline
Class of 2030
Information and dates in this calendar are subject to change.
May 2026
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
June 2026
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
July 2026
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
August 2026
Spring Term in Boston Preparation
If not yet complete:
- Speak with your CGS academic advisor about your fall plans
September 2026
Spring Term in Boston Preparation
- Post on social media with #My100Days to share how you’re spending the gap semester
October 2026
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
November 2026
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
December 2026
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
January 2027
Spring Term in Boston Preparation
- Attend Spring Orientation: Jan 16-18
- 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 21, 2027
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
February 2027
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)
March 2027
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
April 2027
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
May 2027
Summer Term in London or New England Preparation
- Summer 1 students: Arrive in London mid-May*
- Summer 1 students: Mandatory London Orientation mid-May
- Summer 1 classes begin: mid-May
*Note: You will receive information about flights from Study Abroad in spring 2027. Please refrain from purchasing flights until you receive further information.
June 2027
Summer Term in London or New England Preparation
- Summer 1 students: Last day of semester late-June (Students are required to attend each class section. Departing early is not permitted.)
- Summer 1 students: Depart London late-June
- Summer 2 students: Arrive in London late-June*
- Summer 2 students: Mandatory London Orientation late-June
- Summer 2 classes begin: late-June
*Note: You will receive information about flights from Study Abroad in spring 2027. Please refrain from purchasing flights until you receive further information.
August 2027
Summer Term in London
- Summer 2 students: Last day of semester early-August (Students are required to attend each class section. Departing early is not permitted.)
- Summer 2 students: Depart London early-August