{"id":49706,"date":"2025-05-07T08:51:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T12:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cgs\/?page_id=49706"},"modified":"2026-07-10T14:49:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T18:49:22","slug":"first-year-experience-timeline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cgs\/news\/class-of-2030\/first-year-experience-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Year Experience Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Class of 2030<\/h3>\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 link=\"#0563C1\" vlink=\"#954F72\" lang=\"EN-US\">\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<hr style=\"margin: 5px 0;\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">May 2026<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Spring Term in Boston 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\">Summer Term in London or New England 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> for information on housing, group flights, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr style=\"margin: 5px 0;\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">June 2026<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Spring Term in Boston Preparation<\/h5>\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><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>Connect with your CGS academic advisor to discuss fall plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr style=\"margin: 5px 0;\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">July 2026<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Spring Term in Boston 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\">Summer Term in London or New England Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span>Apply for or renew your passport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr style=\"margin: 5px 0;\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">August 2026<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Spring Term in Boston 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<hr style=\"margin: 5px 0;\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">September 2026<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Spring Term in Boston 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<hr style=\"margin: 5px 0;\" \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">October 2026<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Spring Term in Boston 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<hr style=\"margin: 5px 0;\" \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">November 2026<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Spring Term in Boston Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Register for spring term 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 Spring Orientation<\/li>\n<li>If not yet complete, submit health forms and Certificate of Immunization online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Summer Term in London or New England Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Summer term dates confirmed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr style=\"margin: 5px 0;\" \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">December 2026<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Spring Term in Boston 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<hr style=\"margin: 5px 0;\" \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">January 2027<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Spring Term in Boston Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Attend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/undergradorientation\/\">Spring Orientation<\/a>: January 14-18<\/li>\n<li>CGS Matriculation: Sunday, January 17, 2027<\/li>\n<li>Housing assignments announced<\/li>\n<li>Deadline to complete Part 1 of AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention requirements<\/li>\n<li>Move-in date: January 14, 2027 (More information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/housing\/living\/calendar\/2026-27-academic-year-calendar\/\">here<\/a>)<\/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>Attend CGS welcome events<\/li>\n<li>Classes begin: January 19, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Summer Term in London or New England 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<hr style=\"margin: 5px 0;\" \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">February 2027<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Spring Term in Boston Preparation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete Part 2 of AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Summer Term in London or New England 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<hr style=\"margin: 5px 0;\" \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">March 2027<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Summer Term in London or New England 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<hr style=\"margin: 5px 0;\" \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">April 2027<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Summer Term in London or New England 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<hr style=\"margin: 5px 0;\" \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">May 2027<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Summer Term in London or New England Preparation<strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Summer 1 students: Arrive in London mid-May<span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">*<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Summer 1 students: Mandatory London Orientation mid-May<\/li>\n<li>Summer 1 classes begin: mid-May<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">*<\/span>Note: You will receive information about flights from Study Abroad in spring 2027. Please refrain from purchasing flights until you receive further information.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"margin: 5px 0;\" \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">June 2027<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Summer Term in London or New England Preparation<strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Summer 1 students: Last day of semester late-June (Students are required to attend each class section. Departing early is not permitted.)<\/li>\n<li>Summer 1 students: Depart London late-June<\/li>\n<li>Summer 2 students: Arrive in London late-June<span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">*<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Summer 2 students: Mandatory London Orientation late-June<\/li>\n<li>Summer 2 classes begin: late-June<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">*<\/span>Note: You will receive information about flights from Study Abroad in spring 2027. Please refrain from purchasing flights until you receive further information.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"margin: 5px 0;\" \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\">August 2027<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 class=\"p1\">Summer Term in London<strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Summer 2 students: Last day of semester early-August (Students are required to attend each class section. Departing early is not permitted.)<\/li>\n<li>Summer 2 students: Depart London early-August<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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