{"id":118939,"date":"2022-06-30T17:12:43","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T21:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/?page_id=118939"},"modified":"2026-09-08T16:24:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T20:24:03","slug":"application-instructions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/admissions\/graduate\/graduate-admissions\/application-deadlines-requirements\/application-instructions\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Instructions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\" bu-callout aligncenter\"><\/p>\n<h3>On This Page<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"#appover\">Application Overview<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#appcomp\">Submitting Your Application<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#appreq\">Required Documents<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#appsub\">Submitting Your Application<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Thank you for your interest in the College of Engineering at Boston University! Our staff and faculty are excited to work with you on your upcoming application to our Graduate Programs.<\/p>\n<p>For detailed information about our admissions process and programs, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/admissions\/graduate\/\" title=\"College of Engineering admissions home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">College of Engineering Admissions Home<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a><\/a>If you have any questions about the application process please contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/admissions\/graduate\/eng-graduate-programs-office\/\">Graduate Programs Office<\/a> (or call 617-353-9760).<\/p>\n<hr id=\"appover\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Application Overview<\/h3>\n<p><b>The Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 applications are currently open.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Your first step will be to create an account. Once this is created you will be directed into the application.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\">The application consists of <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\">ten<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\"> main sections:<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\">Personal Background, BU Affiliation, Program Selection<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\">Term, Modality, Location,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\"> Academic History, Questions, Additional Questions (ENG), Docume<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\">nt Upload, References, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\">Signature<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\"> and Review<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW35122038 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35122038 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Personal Background<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this section you will list your biographic information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">BU Affiliation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For those applying to early consideration, please make sure to answer the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><label for=\"form_df18b8aa-0332-48fe-a9b4-0124264d1896\" class=\"form_label\">Are you associated with Boston University? If multiple categories apply, please pick the current or most recent one. Students who work on campus should select &#8220;current student&#8221;.<\/label>\n<ul>\n<li>Select Current Student from the dropdown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><label for=\"form_827675b7-a4d5-4e3c-9c37-9e2d4fcaaa86\" class=\"form_label\">Please enter your BU ID number (starts with U and then 8 digits)<\/label><\/li>\n<li><label for=\"form_86ec320f-45c9-478c-abcf-0991798c96bf\" class=\"form_label\">What is your current academic program?<\/label>\n<ul>\n<li>Select Undergraduate from the dropdown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><label for=\"form_d4442522-70b6-44a9-8a91-07e36a3b4bfb\" class=\"form_label\">Please identify your current primary school or college of enrollment:<\/label>\n<ul>\n<li>Select College of Engineering (ENG) from the dropdown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are not applying as an Early Consideration candidate, this section will be used to disclose any past enrollment or employment with Boston University.<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Program Selection<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this section you will select your desired program. Please note that all programs offered at Boston University may be listed, not just the College of Engineering. To view only programs offered by the College of Engineering, that selection can be made by filtering by School or College.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Term, Modality, Location<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this section you will choose your desired start date and location. Please note that the vast majority of programs are offered on the Charles River Campus and that not all programs are offered in both spring and fall.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Academic History\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this section, you will provide information regarding your educational history. You will also be asked to upload unofficial transcripts as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this section you will answer questions regarding your employment and other matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional Questions (ENG)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this section you will answer questions specific to the program you have selected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Document Upload\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this section you will supply documents to supplement your application such as personal statement, CV\/Resume and any other information you\u2019d like the admissions committee to be aware of.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>References\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n this section you will select<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> individual that can speak to your academic abilities, character, or qualifications. You will send them requests to provide letters of reference on your behalf.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Signature and Review\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In these sections you can provide an application access code, sign your application, confirm you have completed all required sections and pay your application fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247352930 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247352930 BCX0\">You will receive<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextDeletionMarker TrackedChange SCXW247352930 BCX0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247352930 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeTextDeletion SCXW247352930 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247352930 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247352930 BCX0\">emails to update you on your status, to inform you if application documents are missing, and to inform you when your application is complete. These will be sent to the email that you have listed on your application<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247352930 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247352930 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247352930 BCX0\">You can respond directly to these emails or to <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW247352930 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247352930 BCX0\">enggrad@bu.edu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247352930 BCX0\"> if you have any questions during this process.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr id=\"appcomp\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Submitting your Application<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\">Once you are ready to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\">submit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\"> your application, go to \u2018Review\u2019 to conf<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\">irm that you have completed all requirements<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\">Any missing requirement will be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW196217645 BCX0\">listed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\"> and you can navigate to that sec<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\">tion to complete the requirement.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94105923 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94105923 BCX0\">If all requirements are complete, you can select \u2018Finalize Application and Pay<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94105923 BCX0\">\u2019.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">You will receive a confirmation screen and notification upon submitting your application(s). Your application is not submitted until you reach this screen<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. When you are finished, you can view your applicant portal and the Application Checklist to see what else may be needed for your specific application. Please note that it can take a few minutes for some uploaded documents to be updated on the Application Checklist.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr id=\"appreq\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Where to Submit Required Documents<\/h3>\n<p>The College of Engineering requires specific documents in order to consider your application complete upon submission. If your application is not complete, you will not be reviewed by the admissions committee and your application may be withdrawn without review.<\/p>\n<p>For a complete list of documents required with your application, including instructions on what each document is, please review our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/admissions\/graduate\/graduate-admissions\/admissions-faqs\/\" title=\"Application Credentials and Deadlines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Application Credentials<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>Please provide the following documents to ensure your application is complete:<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Unofficial Transcripts<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<p>Unofficial transcripts are required and should be uploaded to the application. Transcripts will be uploaded in the <strong>Academic History<\/strong> section of the application. <span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\">Once you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\">have <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\">enter<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\">ed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\"> your previous universities attended<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\">\u00a0in the <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\">Academic History<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\"> section of this application, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\">select the approprate institution and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\">click the button to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\">Choose Fi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\">le <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\"> attach <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193947441 BCX0\"> PDF of your unofficial transcript for each school attended.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">References<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW167232752 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167232752 BCX0\">References<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167232752 BCX0\"> are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167232752 BCX0\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167232752 BCX0\"> for all programs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167232752 BCX0\">. You can add <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167232752 BCX0\">references <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW167232752 BCX0\">in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167232752 BCX0\"> the <\/span><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167232752 BCX0\">References<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167232752 BCX0\"> section of the application. This page will provide you with the number of recommendations <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167232752 BCX0\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167232752 BCX0\"> according to that program.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW167232752 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:450,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW59568675 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59568675 BCX0\">To send a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59568675 BCX0\">reference request to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59568675 BCX0\">someone<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59568675 BCX0\"> select \u2018Add <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW59568675 BCX0\">Reference\u2019 and add the required information.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Personal Statement<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Upload your personal statement in the <strong>Document Upload <\/strong>section of the application.<\/p>\n<p>We highly recommend double checking your personal statement of purpose prior to submitting your application.<\/p>\n<p><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">CV\/Resume<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Upload your CV\/Resume in the <strong>Document Upload <\/strong>section of the application.<\/p>\n<p>We highly recommend double checking your CV\/Resume prior to submitting your application.<span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Test Scores<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>GRE requirements differ between programs. Please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/admissions\/graduate\/graduate-admissions\/application-deadlines-requirements\/\">application dates &amp; requirements page<\/a> for more information. If you are unsure if you are required to submit GRE scores, please email enggrad@bu.edu.<\/p>\n<p>TOEFL or IELTS exams are required for international students that due not meet our waiver requirements. For more on our TOEFL and IELTS minimum requirements for admission and our waiver requirements, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/student-engagement-careers\/careers\/resources\/international\/\" title=\"International students page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Students Page<\/a>.\u00a0 After you have submitted your application, you will be able to self report previously taken exams or notify us of upcoming exam dates. If you have no test scores to report and scores are not required for you based on your personal details, you can opt out of this section.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALL TEST SCORES MUST BE REPORTED DIRECTLY TO US FROM THE TESTING ORGANIZATION TO BE ACCEPTED AS OFFICIAL. <\/strong>For GRE and TOEFL scores, authorize ETS to report your official scores to Institution Code 3087.<\/p>\n<p><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">LEAP Calculus I <\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span>The Late Entry Accelerated Program (LEAP) curriculum begins with courses building on Calculus I concepts. To ensure students are adequately prepared for the program coursework, LEAP applicants are required to have completed Calculus I at an accredited college or university\u00a0<\/span><strong>prior to starting the program<\/strong><span>. Please note that any Calculus I courses designated as \u201cCalculus I for non-STEM majors\u201d or\u00a0 \u201cCalculus I for humanities majors\u201d will NOT count since they will not adequately prepare students for the LEAP curriculum. To learn more about the courses that satisfy this requirement, please visit our LEAP FAQ\u2019s page\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/admissions\/graduate\/leap\/leap-faqs\/\">here<\/a><\/span><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The Graduate Programs Office highly encourages applicants to complete this course prior to applying to LEAP.\u00a0<\/span>If you have specific questions about this requirement, please contact the Graduate Programs Office at<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:enggrad@bu.edu\">enggrad@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<hr id=\"appsub\" \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Submitting your Application<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\">Once you are ready to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\">submit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\"> your application, go to \u2018Review\u2019 to conf<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\">irm that you have completed all requirements<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\">Any missing requirement will be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW196217645 BCX0\">listed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\"> and you can navigate to that sec<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196217645 BCX0\">tion to complete the requirement.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94105923 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94105923 BCX0\">If all requirements are complete, you can select \u2018Finalize Application and Pay<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94105923 BCX0\">\u2019.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">You will receive a confirmation screen and notification upon submitting your application(s). Your application is not submitted until you reach this screen<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. When you are finished, you can view your applicant portal and the Application Checklist to see what else may be needed for your specific application. Please note that it can take a few minutes for some uploaded documents to be updated on the Application Checklist.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Once your application is submitted, The Graduate Programs Office staff members will review and notify you if there are any additional documents required. Please keep in mind that during admissions season we are receiving a large amount of applications and we appreciate your patience while we sort through all of our applications. You will be notified if and when your application is complete and forwarded to the admissions review committee.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Each application review timeline differs depending on what program you are applying to. Spring applications are typically reviewed in October and November. PhD applications are typically reviewed in January, and Master&#8217;s applications for the Fall semester are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in January. All students with complete applications will receive a complete email notification when their application has been forwarded for review. Decisions are released once the admissions review is completed by the committee. We notify students of the decisions via email.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Thank you for your interest in continuing your education as part of our exceptional Boston University College of Engineering community and we look forward to receiving your application. 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