Proof of Enrollment

Boston University has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide Proof of Enrollment and Degree Certification documents.

Boston University transcripts provide a comprehensive academic record that reflects all BU academic coursework completed, degrees awarded, and credit earned by examination, as well as credit for courses that were transferred from other institutions.  Official Boston University transcripts may be ordered online for electronic or paper delivery through Parchment, BU’s transcript partner. 

A Proof of Enrollment statement is an official document provided by the Office of the University Registrar which provides the following information.

• Name
• Degree program
• BU ID number
• Semester
• Start and end dates for each semester
• Course credit load
• Anticipated graduation semester
• Enrollment status for each semester (Full-time, Half-time, Less than Half-time)

Credit/Status Conversion*

12 or more =  Full Time
6 – 11.5=  Half Time
0.5 – 5.5=  Less than Half Time
*Summer semester is a total of Summer 1 and Summer 2

Obtain a Proof of Enrollment Document

Students can print out a Proof of Enrollment document using the Student Link; Personal tab. Proof of Enrollment statements can also be obtained at the Office of the University Registrar on a walk-in basis.

Boston University has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide Proof of Enrollment documents; a fee is charged for this service. National Student Clearinghouse may be contacted at:

The Office of the University Registrar will release only information that the University has designated as directory information; therefore, a signed release form is not required. If the Proof of Enrollment document requires information not considered directory information, or if the student has requested a privacy preference, a written request, along with a release signed by the student, is required before the document can be processed.

Even after graduation, privacy preferences remain in effect. As an example: If a student has restricted the release of directory information, the Office of the University Registrar will not confirm enrollment or degrees earned to prospective employers or any other party without the student’s permission. Privacy preferences may be updated on the Personal Page in the Student Link.  All others should contact the Office of the University Registrar.