{"id":80277,"date":"2023-01-24T12:59:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T17:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/?page_id=80277"},"modified":"2026-06-05T12:01:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:01:05","slug":"apply-now-undergraduate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/apply-now-undergraduate\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply Now: Undergraduate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block-list-container\">\n<div class=\"block-list\" style=\"margin-top: 0;\">\n<div class=\"block\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\">Undergraduate Program Applicants<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bumet.slideroom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button\" style=\"margin: 0;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: .7em; margin-bottom: .7em;\"><em>Please note that when selecting &#8220;Apply Now&#8221; you will be taken to a portal on an external website to begin\u00a0your\u00a0application.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr style=\"margin: 1.5em 0;\" \/>\n<p>Thank you for your interest in Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College. MET offers rolling admission for all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/\">degree and certificate programs<\/a>. Admission decisions are made after a full evaluation of each candidate\u2019s application materials.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, you can schedule an appointment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/connect-with-an-advisor\/\">speak directly with an admissions advisor<\/a> about MET\u2019s programs and application requirements, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/events\/?topic=8591\">sign up for one of our events<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Bachelor\u2019s Degree Completion Programs<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nBoston University\u2019s Metropolitan College <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/programs\/bachelors-degree-completion\/\">bachelor\u2019s degree completion programs<\/a> are designed for part-time evening coursework with options for on-campus and online study. To be eligible, applicants must have <strong>both<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Graduated high school (or received a GED equivalent)<\/li>\n<li>Completed the equivalent of six or more courses (including English Composition) at a regionally accredited college or university.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MET reviews candidates for acceptance to our part-time evening and online bachelor\u2019s programs on an ongoing basis. Admission is normally granted for September, January, and May of each year, with additional starts in October, March, and July for our online program.<\/p>\n<h4>Application Deadlines<\/h4>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"0\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Term<\/th>\n<th>Application Deadline<\/th>\n<th>Start Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody><!--\n\n\n<tr>\n\n\n<td class=\"applyNowTables\" width=\"30%\">Summer 2026<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td class=\"applyNowTables\" width=\"35%\" align=\"left\">April 1, 2026<span style=\"color: #c00; font-weight: 900;\">*<\/span><\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td class=\"applyNowTables\" width=\"35%\" align=\"left\">May 5, 2026\n<small>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/undergraduate-degree-completion-program-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UDCP<\/a> online program only)<\/small>\nMay 19, 2026\n<small>(on campus courses)<\/small><\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n--><\/p>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"applyNowTables\" width=\"30%\">Summer 2 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"applyNowTables\" width=\"35%\" align=\"left\">June 1, 2026<br \/>\n<small>(domestic &amp; online applicants)<\/small><\/td>\n<td class=\"applyNowTables\" width=\"35%\" align=\"left\">June 30, 2026<br \/>\n<small>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/undergraduate-degree-completion-program-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UDCP<\/a> online program only)<\/small><br \/>\nJune 29, 2026<br \/>\n<small>(on campus courses)<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"applyNowTables\" width=\"30%\">Fall 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"applyNowTables\" width=\"35%\" align=\"left\">August 1, 2026<\/td>\n<td class=\"applyNowTables\" width=\"35%\" align=\"left\">September 1, 2026<br \/>\n<small>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/undergraduate-degree-completion-program-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UDCP<\/a> online program only)<\/small><br \/>\nSeptember 2, 2026<br \/>\n<small>(on campus courses)<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!--\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><span style=\"color: #c00; font-weight: 900;\">*<\/span> <em>MET is continuing to accept applications. Students should submit their application as soon as possible.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n--><\/p>\n<h4>Application Requirements<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Official transcripts from high school or GED<\/li>\n<li>Official transcript(s) from each college attended<\/li>\n<li>A nonrefundable $80 application fee\n<ul>\n<li>US Citizens and permanent US residents may qualify for an application fee waiver. For more information, contact Kevin Ahearn at <a href=\"mailto:kahearn@bu.edu\">kahearn@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SAT\/ACT exams are <strong>not required<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Metropolitan College <strong>does not issue visas to international students for full-time on-campus study in undergraduate programs<\/strong> (degree or non-degree).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With questions regarding your admissions eligibility, contact Kevin Ahearn at <a href=\"mailto:kahearn@bu.edu\">kahearn@bu.edu<\/a> or 617-358-3233.<\/p>\n<p><em>If interested in a second bachelor\u2019s degree program, contact Kevin Ahearn at <a href=\"mailto:kahearn@bu.edu\">kahearn@bu.edu<\/a> or 617-358-3233.<\/em><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Undergraduate Certificate Programs<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nBoston University\u2019s Metropolitan College offers undergraduate certificate programs in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/business-management-undergraduate-certificate\/\">Business Management<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/computer-science-undergraduate-certificate\/\">Computer Science<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/criminal-justice-undergraduate-certificate\/\">Criminal Justice<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/degrees-certificates\/international-business-management-undergraduate-certificate\/\">International Business Management<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Application Requirements<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Official transcripts from high school or GED<\/li>\n<li>Official transcript(s) from each college attended<\/li>\n<li>A nonrefundable $25 application fee\n<ul>\n<li>US citizens and permanent residents may qualify for an application fee waiver. For more information, contact <a href=\"mailto:kahearn@bu.edu\">Kevin Ahearn<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With questions regarding your admissions eligibility, please contact Kevin Ahearn at <a href=\"mailto:kahearn@bu.edu\">kahearn@bu.edu<\/a> or 617-358-3233.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"programContact\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Contact Information<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nUndergraduate program applicants are encouraged to schedule an advising appointment with Kevin Ahearn or contact him directly at <a href=\"mailto:kahearn@bu.edu\">kahearn@bu.edu<\/a> or 617-358-3233.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"includes-container has-2\" style=\"padding-bottom: 50px;\">\n<div class=\"includes\">\n<div class=\"include\"><img src=\"\/met\/files\/2020\/10\/contact-admissions-advisor-promo.jpg\" alt=\"A professor engaged in a class - contact an Admissions Advisor to learn more about BU MET.\" width=\"540\" height=\"404\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68036\" \/>\r\n<h3>Speak with an Admissions Advisor<\/h3>\r\n<p>Our advisors can answer questions about programs or the application process.<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/connect-with-an-advisor\/\" class=\"button\">Connect<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"include\"><img src=\"\/met\/files\/2020\/10\/admissions-events-promo.jpg\" alt=\"Admissions Events at BU MET. Images shows students around a famous sculpture on campus overlooking the Charles River.\" width=\"540\" height=\"404\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" \/>\r\n<h3>Admissions Events<\/h3>\r\n<p>Sign up for one of our upcoming webinars.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/events\/?topic=8591\" class=\"button\">View Events<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"include\"><img src=\"\/met\/files\/2024\/01\/connect-with-ambassador-promo.jpg\" alt=\"Conference attendees chatting in the lobby of BU Metropolitan College\" width=\"540\" height=\"404\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\" \/>\r\n<h3>Chat with a Student or Alum<\/h3>\r\n<p>Our ambassadors are from all over the world, representing various programs.<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/connect-with-an-ambassador\/\" class=\"button\">Connect<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"include\"><img src=\"\/met\/files\/2020\/09\/admissions-course-registration-feature.jpg\" alt=\"Register for Courses at BU MET. Image is of a classroom window with some foliage.\" width=\"540\" height=\"404\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" \/>\r\n<h3>Register for Individual Courses<\/h3>\r\n<p>You can also register for individual courses at Metropolitan College without applying for a degree program.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/admissions\/course-registration\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Undergraduate Program Applicants Apply Now Please note that when selecting &#8220;Apply Now&#8221; you will be taken to a portal on an external website to begin\u00a0your\u00a0application. Thank you for your interest in Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College. MET offers rolling admission for all degree and certificate programs. 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