Whether you wish to study, to conduct research, teach, or work at BU, you will find detailed information below to help guide you through the admissions or enrollment process as and international student or to establish an affiliation as an international scholar.<\/p>\n
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<\/b><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n Undergraduate Studies<\/b> After receiving your acceptance letter from the International Admissions Office, you will be required to submit the Confidential Statement for Financing Studies along with the rest of the application. The International Admissions Office will review these documents and produce your Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status<\/i> (Form I-20 or<\/span> Form DS-2019). If you wish to know the status of your document, please contact the International Admissions Office by telephone at 617-353-4492 or via email at\u00a0intadmis@bu.edu<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n In limited circumstances, some schools and colleges will permit enrollment as a non-degree student.\u00a0 Please consult with the school or college for additional information.<\/p>\n Graduate Studies<\/b> In limited circumstances, some schools and colleges will permit enrollment as a non-degree student.\u00a0 Please consult with the school or college for additional information.<\/p>\n Summer Studies<\/b> English Language Courses<\/b><\/p>\n BU offers English language classes.\u00a0 For information on attending BU\u2019s English language programs offered at the Center for English Language and Orientation Program (CELOP), please visit the CELOP<\/b><\/a> website.<\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n There are four main categories of positions at BU.\u00a0 The process for establishing your affiliation will depend on the type of position or affiliation you are looking for.\u00a0 The ISSO cannot place you in a position or recommend a specific job or department to work in \u2013 so it will be up to you to take the necessary steps in order to obtain an appointment at BU.\u00a0 The information below will help you determine what steps you need depending on the type of position:<\/p>\n Research<\/b> Faculty<\/b>Interested in studying at Boston University?<\/h4>
\nApply to an undergraduate program through BU Admissions<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe graduate admissions office<\/b><\/a> of the school you wish to attend will be able to provide you with detailed information about academic programs, admission requirements, and potential scholarships or fellowships.\u00a0 After you have been academically admitted to the University your admission office in your school or college will work with you to gather documentation that are necessary to obtain your immigration document from ISSO.<\/p>\n
\nFor additional information on attending BU in the Summer, please visit the Summer Term<\/b><\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n
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\nResearch positions at BU include paid postdoctoral level positions as well as uncompensated research appointments.\u00a0 The procedures for obtaining research positions are specific to each individual school or college.\u00a0 Therefore, in order to establish an affiliation you should first make contact with a faculty member who shares a common research interest or focus.\u00a0 Review BU\u2019s research page<\/a> to determine if there is a department or discipline that fits your research interests.\u00a0 Once you determine what area(s) align with your research goals, you can reach out to faculty or administrators to introduce yourself and your skills and to inquire on possible opportunities.\u00a0 A letter of appointment will be issued to confirm the arrangement.\u00a0 This is typically done by the Dean\u2019s Office, but the process varies per individual school or college.\u00a0 Many research positions qualify for immigration sponsorship at BU<\/p>\n
\nFaculty positions are typically posted in professional publications in that particular field \u2013 you can start your search by checking in publications and job boards that are common in your field. There is a formal nomination and approval process for faculty hires at BU and once we are notified of your hire, the ISSO will work with you to make sure the proper paperwork is filed so that you can commence your faculty appointment. <\/b><\/p>\n