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This section is designed to offer information for current undergraduate students enrolled at the Pardee School. For any additional information, students should contact their academic advisor<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

General Questions<\/h3>\n

Where is the Pardee School Undergraduate Office?<\/h4>
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The Undergraduate Office is part of Pardee Student Services. We are located on the first floor of 156 Bay State Road in suite 102.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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I need help with something and I\u2019m not sure who to ask. Who should I talk to?<\/h4>
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Contact your advisor. If we\u2019re not the right person, we\u2019ll connect you with someone who is.<\/p>\n

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Who can I talk to for career advice?<\/h4>
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Students can talk to their academic advisor, faculty mentor, alumni via BU Connects<\/a>,<\/span>\u00a0or the <\/span>Center for Career Development<\/span><\/a> located at 100 Bay State Road, 6th floor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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I'm seeking transfer credit for my degree. What is the process to do that?<\/h4>
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Students should first consult with their academic advisor to discuss whether BU will accept credit from other universities for a particular course. As a reminder, the BU Hub must be completed with BU courses only. After talking with their advisor, students should set-up an account with Transferology<\/a> <\/span>to identify which institutions BU will accept credit from and for what courses. Once you have identified an approved transfer course, submit the College of Arts and Sciences Transfer Course Pre-Screen Form<\/a> so that CAS has a record of your plans.<\/span>\u00a0After completing the course, it is your responsibility to have your transcript sent to CAS Advising at <\/span>casadv@bu.edu<\/span><\/a> or 100 Bay State Road, Room 401, Boston, MA 02215.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If an International Relations course or courses you are interested in taking have not been approved for BU credit, you will need to fill out and submit a<\/span>\u00a0transfer equivalency form<\/span><\/a> and submit it along with a course syllabus to your Academic Advisor at the Pardee School. If it is not an International Relation\u2019s course, then you will need to submit the transfer equivalency form to the department that best corresponds with the course material (for example, you should submit a calculus course to the Mathematics and Statistics Department). The department will review and equate that course for you. Once the course has been equated, the completed, approved form can be submitted to CAS Advising. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Pardee Academic Advisor or CAS Advising at casadv@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How do I become a Pardee School student?<\/h4>
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If you are currently a College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) student, you may simply declare your major or change your major via the CAS Major Declaration Form<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are NOT currently a College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) student, you must pursue the Intra-University Transfer (IUT) process<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Advising Questions<\/h3>\n

What is the difference between my academic advisor and my faculty mentor?<\/h4>
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For full information on academic advising, visit our<\/span> Undergraduate Academic Advising page<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your professional academic advisors are located on the first floor of 156 Bay State Road. They are there to help you pick your classes each semester during pre-registration and to help you understand your major, minor, and general education requirements in the Division of International Studies and Division of Regional Studies programs. Academic advisors will answer any questions you have regarding AP\/IB\/transfer credits, studying abroad, the Honors Program, double-majoring and minoring, and much more. They are also there as a resource if you ever have questions or concerns about your classes or degree program. You should feel free to talk with your advisor about how to make the most of your BU experience, including getting involved, finding community, or issues impacting your health and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n

Faculty mentors are there to be another resource for students. Our surveys of graduating seniors show that students who have relationships with faculty tend to be the most satisfied with their overall experience. Incoming students and new majors are typically assigned a Faculty Mentors during your first semester as a Pardee student. To get to know your mentor, students should reach out\u00a0 via email or visit your mentor\u2019s office hours. Students are encouraged to talk with mentors about how to be a successful student, opportunities for undergraduate research, possible career paths, and more. Mentors welcome the chance to share their knowledge and experience as professionals and academics with decades of experience in a student\u2019s chosen fields of study.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Who is my academic advisor?<\/h4>
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For full information on academic advising and to find you advisor, visit our Undergraduate Academic Advising page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For the purpose of consistency we ask that you always meet with the same academic advisor.<\/p>\n

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How do I schedule an appointment with my advisor?<\/h4>
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Please visit handshake or call the Pardee School Undergraduate Office at 617-353-6342 to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Please note, the undergraduate office does not book same day appointments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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I am not an IR or a Regional Studies major. Can I meet with an academic advisor?<\/h4>
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Pardee School academic advisors reserve their appointment times for current Pardee School majors only. However, non-majors and minors with questions about Pardee School programs are encouraged to email <\/span>psgsugrad@bu.edu<\/span><\/a> or call 617-353-6342. Our Student Services Assistants may be able to assist you. If not, they will work to put you in touch with an advisor who can help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What should I do if I am worried I may fail a class? Can I take a course Pass\/Fail?
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Students who are worried about failing a class should first talk with the course instructor. Students may also want to meet with their academic advisor to discuss the situation and any possible options.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There is the possibility that some courses may be taken \u201cPass\/Fail<\/a>.\u201d<\/span> Courses that satisfy BU Hub, language, writing, IUT gateway, or major\/minor program requirements may not be designated as Pass\/Fail. The deadline to designate a course Pass\/Fail is always the same as the last day to drop a course with a W. Additional requirements and restrictions for Pass\/Fail can be found<\/span> here<\/span><\/a>. Pardee students considering Pass\/Fail should discuss the pros\/cons with their academic advisor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I\u2019m concerned I won\u2019t perform well in a course or I am currently facing academic difficulties. What should I do?<\/h4>
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