Using MyBU Student, students can sponsor a guest login account and grant, revise, or remove viewer access to key pieces of their record, such as an unofficial academic transcript, proof of enrollment, financial aid, and Student Accounting Services activity or balances.
Student Instructions
Log in to MyBU Student and click “Manage Guests” on the left navigation.
To add a viewer (parent/guardian, employer, insurance representative, loan officer, etc.):
- Click “Add Guest User” on the upper right side of the Manage Guests page.
- Complete the “User Information” section, including a valid email address. This is where the guest user will receive their login credentials.
- Choose which items you want to share by clicking any or all items under “User Permissions.”
- Click “Save.”
- You will see a success message when the user has been added. An email with further instructions will be sent to the viewer.
To add another viewer, go back to the Manage Guests page, click “Add Guest User,” and follow the above steps again.
To add more permissions or revoke access for an existing user, visit the Manage Guests page and click “Edit Permissions” next to the user you want to edit.
If your guest needs a password reset, visit the Manage Guests page, choose which user you’d like to select, then click the three vertical dots to select “Send new Password.”
Review the MyBU Student Managing Guests Quick Card for additional support with this process.
Viewer Instructions
When the student grants you access, you will receive two email notifications with the subject lines “Boston University Guest Access Credentials” with your user ID and password provided separately. Be sure to save the emails you receive so you can easily refer back to the proper MyBU Student url.
- Note your User ID in the first email.
- In the second email, click the “Link to Retrieve Password,” which will open in a new browser window. Click “View Password” and “Copy” to access this for the last step. (It is recommended to keep this window open until you successfully log in.)
- Use either email to access the link to the MyBU Student login page.
- After a successful login, you will see the MyBU Student Dashboard with the shared items accessible on the left navigation.
Review the MyBU Student for Guest Users guide for additional details and screenshots to assist with any troubleshooting.