{"id":47146,"date":"2023-04-26T11:30:17","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T15:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cgs\/?page_id=47146"},"modified":"2025-03-12T15:21:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T19:21:04","slug":"first-year-experience-timeline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cgs\/resources-for-current-students\/class-page-2027\/first-year-experience-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Year Experience Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Class of 2027<\/h3>\n<p>Download a PDF copy of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cgs\/files\/2024\/02\/Program-Timeline-2027-Updated-Feb-12-2024.pdf\">First-Year Timeline<\/a> (last revised 2\/12\/24).<\/p>\n<div class=\"_2le66D_cFAbkq67CrgZcmE\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"wide-content-host\">\n<div class=\"B1IVVpQay0rPzznhParFr KcNy0Xfd9-is-_CEp3QOI\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"_3U2q6dcdZCrTrR_42Nxby JWNdg1hee9_Rz6bIGvG1c allowTextSelection\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"rps_6178\">\n<div lang=\"EN-US\" link=\"#0563C1\" vlink=\"#954F72\">\n<div class=\"x_WordSection1\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><em><span>Information and dates in this calendar are subject to change.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">May 2023<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Boston Semester Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>Accept Financial Assistance Awards and submit tax documents needed to finalize awards (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>Set up your BU email account<span class=\"s1\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>Provide <span class=\"s2\">BU Alert<\/span> emergency notification system contact info.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Boston-London or Boston-New England Semester Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>Review the <a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/cgs\/experiences\/study-abroad\/london-faqs\/\"><span class=\"s2\">London Semester FAQs<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for information on housing, group flights, and more <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">June 2023<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>Request proof of graduation (final transcript) from your high school<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s4\">Submit your Advanced Placement and\/or International Baccalaureate scores,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s4\">if applicable<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>Attend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/undergradorientation\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Summer Orientation<\/span><\/a> (if not attending winter orientation)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>Connect with your CGS academic advisor to discuss fall plans<span class=\"s1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">July 2023<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Boston Semester Preparation<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">If not yet complete:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>Speak with your CGS academic advisor about your fall plans<span class=\"s3\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Boston-London or Boston-New England Semester Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>Apply for or renew your passport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">August 2023<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Boston Semester Preparation<\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">If not yet complete:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>Speak with your CGS academic advisor about your fall plans<span class=\"s3\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">September 2023<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Boston Semester Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bucgs\/\"><span class=\"s6\">Post on social media<\/span><\/a><\/span> with #My100Days to share how you\u2019re spending the gap semester<span class=\"s3\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">October 2023<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h5>Boston Semester Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Schedule an appointment with your CGS academic advisor to discuss spring courses and registration process<\/li>\n<li>Visit Student Accounting for details on the Tuition Payment Plan, including details about Sharelink and Disclosure options<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Submit <span class=\"s2\">health forms and Certificate of Immunization<\/span> to Student Health Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">November 2023<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h5>Boston Semester Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Register for spring semester classes<\/li>\n<li>Enroll in or waive BU medical insurance<\/li>\n<li>Complete the New Student Housing Application<\/li>\n<li>Receive details for Winter Orientation, if attending<\/li>\n<li>If not yet complete, submit health forms and Certificate of Immunization online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Boston-London or Boston-New England Semester Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Summer term dates confirmed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">December 2023<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h5>Boston Semester Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Student Activities Office announces Week of Welcome events<\/li>\n<li>Complete Part 1 of AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention requirements<\/li>\n<li>Review BU community standards<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/MyBU\/\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a> to review the New Student Checklist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">January 2024<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h5>Boston Semester Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Attend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/undergradorientation\/\">Winter Orientation<\/a> if you did not attend in the summer<\/li>\n<li>Housing assignments announced<\/li>\n<li>Deadline to complete Part 1 of AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention requirements<\/li>\n<li>Winter Orientation attendees informed on what to pack<\/li>\n<li>Move-in dates: January 12-17 (More information TBD)<\/li>\n<li>Check your compliance status in the <a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/MyBU\/\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Attend the student activities fair and find activities to join through the Student Activities Office<\/li>\n<li>Classes begin: January 18, 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Boston-London or Boston-New England Semester Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial Assistance information reminder, if applicable<\/li>\n<li>Deadlines announced for: Program Refunds, if applicable; Withdrawals\/Leaves of Absence, if applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">February 2024<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h5>Boston Semester Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete Part 2 of AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Boston-London or Boston-New England Semester Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Review the London pre-departure page from Study Abroad and collect London pre-departure documents<\/li>\n<li>Summer payment plan information becomes available<\/li>\n<li>Group flight details become available<\/li>\n<li>Deadline for obtaining or renewing passport<\/li>\n<li>Deadline to book group flight (Summer 1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">March 2024<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h5>Boston-London or Boston-New England Semester Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>London pre-departure documents due March 15<\/li>\n<li>Deadline to book group flight (Summer 2)<\/li>\n<li>Deadline to submit London housing preferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">April 2024<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h5>Boston-London or Boston-New England Semester Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Deadline to submit arrival information and upload passport to the London personal page<\/li>\n<li>Deadline to complete independent flight form, if applicable<\/li>\n<li>London room assignments announced<\/li>\n<li>Review the Study Abroad pre-departure page for details on program travel, orientation, housing, living in London, social events, health and emergency information<\/li>\n<li>Attend mandatory pre-departure meetings to review London arrival, housing, academic logistics<\/li>\n<li>Abroad health insurance information becomes available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">May 2024<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h5>Boston-London or Boston-New England Semester<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Summer 1 students: Depart for London May 18<\/li>\n<li>Summer 1 students: Arrive in London May 19<\/li>\n<li>Summer 1 students: London Orientation May 20<\/li>\n<li>Summer 1 classes begin: May 21<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">June 2024<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h5>Boston-London or Boston-New England Semester<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Summer 1 students: Last day of semester June 28<\/li>\n<li>Summer 1 students: Depart London June 29<\/li>\n<li>Summer 2 students: Depart for London June 29<\/li>\n<li>Summer 2 students: Arrive in London June 30<\/li>\n<li>Deadline to withdraw or request leave of absence if applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">July 2024<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h5>Boston-London Semester<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Summer 2 students: London Orientation July 1<\/li>\n<li>Summer 2 classes begin: July 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" 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