Spring Semester Late Fee Schedule
Most Students
If you are a new undergraduate student, or a continuing student, and not enrolled in Metropolitan College, your payment deadline is December 18, 2025, for the Spring 2026 Semester. Payments must be received by close of business (5 p.m. EDT) on the day of the deadline.
Payment Received | Spring Semester Late Fee | Spring Semester Late Fee |
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On or Before the Payment Deadline | Full-time Students | Part-time Students |
December 18, 2025 | No late fee | No late fee |
December 19, 2025 – January 20, 2026 | $150 | $75 |
January 21 – January 31, 2026 | $300 | $150 |
February 1 – February 28, 2026 | $400 | $200 |
March 1 – March 31, 2026 | $500 | $250 |
April 1, 2026 or later | $600 | $300 |
New Graduate Students and Metropolitan College Students – On Campus
If this is your first semester as a graduate student at Boston University or if you are a Metropolitan College (MET) student, your payment deadline is February 2, 2026, for the Spring 2026 Semester. Payments must be received by close of business (5 p.m. EDT) on the day of the deadline.
Payment Received | Spring Semester Late Fee | Spring Semester Late Fee |
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On or Before the Payment Deadline | Full-time Students | Part-time Students |
February 2, 2026 | No late fee | No late fee |
February 3- February 28, 2026 | $400 | $200 |
March 1 – March 31, 2026 | $500 | $250 |
April 1, 2026 or later | $600 | $300 |
Distance Education (Online) Students
If you are enrolled in online courses, your payment deadlines are listed. Payments must be received by close of business (5 p.m. EDT) on the day of the deadline. Late fees are charged separately for each session, according to the schedule below.
Session | Payment Deadline |
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Spring 1, 2026 | January 26, 2026 |
Spring 2, 2026 | March 23, 2026 |
Late fee schedule:
Session | Payment received | Late fee amount |
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Spring 1, 2026 | January 27 through March 1 | $75 |
Spring 1, 2026 | March 2 0r later | $150 |
Spring 2, 2026 | March 24 through April 26 | $75 |
Spring 2, 2026 | April 27 or later | $150 |