BULA Program Semester Dates

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PLEASE NOTE: The Los Angeles Program does not follow the same semester calendar as the Charles River Campus.  Please refer to the tables below to find out the dates we will be in session.

We require all students to arrive on Check-In Day, be present throughout Orientation Days, and to stay in LA until the semester is complete.  Late arrivals are not permitted. If you have any questions, please contact the BULA at buinla@bu.edu.

All students within BULA Housing must vacate their apartments by 11:59pm of the Move-Out date.

UPDATED 10/15/24

2025 Spring

Check-In Day Wednesday, January 22
Mandatory Orientation Days Jan 22-24
Semester Ends Friday, May 2nd
Move-Out Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd & 4th

2025 Summer 

Check-In Day Wednesday, May 28
Mandatory Orientation Days May 29 – 30
Semester Ends Friday, August 1
Move-Out Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3

2025 Fall 

Check-In Day Wednesday, September 3
Mandatory Orientation Days September 4 – 5
Semester Ends Friday, December 5
Move-Out Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7