Academics

• Policy

  Access to Electronic Information Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology

  Last Modified: 06/01/2017
• Report

  Boston University AI Task Force Report April 2024

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Boston University Notice of Nondiscrimination

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Procedure

  Conclusion of Automatic Preservation of Zoom Class Session Recordings by IS&T

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Resource

  Consumer Information for Students

  Responsible Office(s): Registrar
• Resource

  DMCA and Copyright Infringement

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security
• Policy

  Network Security Monitoring Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology

  Last Modified: 01/12/2018
• Policy

  Policy on University-Sponsored Campus Meetings, Events, and Gatherings for the Fall 2020 Semester

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy on Visiting Faculty and Research Scholars

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  Policy on Visiting Students

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Associate Provost Graduate Affairs
• Instructions and Forms

  Student Films

  Responsible Office(s): Risk Management Office
• Guidelines

  Zoom Cloud Recording

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology

Academic Conduct

• Policy

  Academic Conduct Code Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Academic Integrity Addendum for Graduate Students (part of Academic Conduct Code)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Intellectual Property Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Libraries Code of Conduct
• Policy

  Student Work Hours for Employment at Boston University Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 06/25/2020

AI

• Resource

  Frequently Asked Questions About the Use of AI at BU

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Guidelines

  Generative AI Guidelines for BU Faculty & Staff
• Guidelines

  Generative AI Guidelines for Classroom Use
• Resource

  TerrierGPT TechWeb Resource Information and Best Practices

Courses, Grade, and Degrees

• Policy

  Academic Load Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Academic Progress and Graduation Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Academic Residency Requirement Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Academic Standing for Undergraduate Students in Full-time Programs Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Advanced Placement (AP) Credit Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Auditing Courses Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Award of Posthumous Degrees by Boston University

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Bachelor’s-to-Master’s Program Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Course Scheduling – Charles River Campus Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 01/19/2017
• Policy

  Credit Assignment to Academic Courses

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Cross-Listing Boston University Courses Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Declaring or Changing a Major Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Dual Degree Program Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Examinations Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

• Final Exam Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Registrar
• Policy

  Grade Grievances for Undergraduate Students in Boston University Courses Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Grades and Course Credits Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Incomplete Coursework Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Overload

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Associate Provost Graduate Affairs | Office of the Associate Provost Undergraduate Affairs | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Pass/Fail Courses for Undergraduate Students Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy on D Grades for Undergraduate Students

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy on Dissertation Work Outside of Boston University

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy on Missing Grades

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Repeated Courses for Undergraduate Students Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Spring 2020 Credit-No Credit Grading Policy Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Registrar
• Policy

  Transfer Credits from non-Boston University International Programs Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Transfer of Undergraduate Credit from US Institutions Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Undergraduate Academic Term Progression

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Associate Provost Undergraduate Affairs | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Undergraduate Degree Definitions and Credit Overlap Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Distance Education

• Resource

  Professional Licensure and Certification Requirements

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Landing Page

  State Authorization and Distance Education

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Harassment and Discrimination

• Procedure

  Complaint Procedures in Cases of Alleged Unlawful Discrimination or Harassment

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 07/27/2022
• Policy

  Disability Accommodation Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 07/27/2022
• Policy

  Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 10/08/2025
• Procedure

  Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Procedure

  Procedures for the Resolution of Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Faculty, Staff, Affiliates, and Non-Affiliates

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 08/01/2021
• Procedure

  Procedures for the Resolution of Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Students

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 08/01/2021
• Policy

  Sexual Misconduct Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 08/01/2021
• Policy

  Statement on Diversity

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the President
• Procedure

  Student Grievance Procedure in Cases of Alleged Disability Discrimination Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students

Registration and Attendance

• Policy

  Absence for Religious Reasons Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Adding or Dropping a Course Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Attendance Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Childbirth and Adoption Accommodation for Full-time PhD Students Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Concurrent Registration for Undergraduate Students

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Associate Provost Undergraduate Affairs | Office of the University Provost

• Final Exam Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Registrar
• Policy

  Overload

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Associate Provost Graduate Affairs | Office of the Associate Provost Undergraduate Affairs | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Postdoctoral Scholars Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 04/16/2024
• Policy

  Registration in Boston-Area Consortia (Cross-Registration) Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Registration Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Sick Leave Policy for PhD Students

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Student Bereavement Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Suspension or Dismissal Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Veterans Information Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Withdrawal, Leave of Absence, and Reinstatement Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Schools and Colleges

• Policy

  Arvind & Chandan Nandlal Kilachand Honors College Bulletin

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean School of Medicine

  Last Modified: 02/07/2019

• Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Policies, Procedures and Handbook

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean School of Medicine
• Policy

  Boston University Postdoctoral Association (BUPDA) Mission and Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs
• Policy

  Boston University School of Law JD Student Handbook

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of the School of Law
• Policy

  Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

  Last Modified: 04/19/2017
• Policy

  College of Arts and Sciences Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  College of Communication Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  College of Engineering Graduate Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  College of Engineering Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Associate Provost Undergraduate Affairs | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  College of Engineering Undergraduate Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  College of Fine Arts Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  College of General Studies Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences – Sargent College Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Division of Military Education Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Faculty Practice Foundation (BUSM & BMC) Amended and Restated Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean School of Medicine
• Policy

  Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies Graduate Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies Graduate Programs Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Graduate Medical Sciences Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Libraries Code of Conduct
• Policy

  Metropolitan College Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Questrom School of Business Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  School of Hospitality Administration Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  School of Law Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  School of Public Health Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean School of Public Health
• Policy

  School of Public Health Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  School of Social Work Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  School of Theology Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Wheelock College of Education & Human Development

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Wheelock College of Education and Human Development Constitution

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean ad interim and Professor of Special Education of Wheelock College of Education and Human Development

  Last Modified: 09/01/2020

Student Employment

• Guidelines

  Part-time PhD Students who are Employed Outside Boston University Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Associate Provost Graduate Affairs | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Student Work Hours for Employment at Boston University Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 06/25/2020
• Policy

  Vacation Time Policy for Salaried Graduate Workers

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Associate Provost Graduate Affairs

Student Records

• Policy

  Address Changes Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost | Registrar
• Procedure

  FERPA Definitions

  Responsible Office(s): Registrar
• Disclaimer

  FERPA Disclosure

  Responsible Office(s): Registrar
• Resource

  FERPA FAQs

  Responsible Office(s): Registrar

• Name Changes or Corrections Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Guidelines

  Provost Memo on Access to Student Transcripts and Historical Data

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Student Retention Information Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Transcripts Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost