These schedules exclude online programs and non-standard courses; the withdrawal schedule for online courses can be found on the Boston University Distance Education website, and non-standard course withdrawal and refund information can be found using the Class Schedule function on the MyBU Student.

Student Services and other fees are non-refundable as of the first day of the semester, and deposits toward tuition and/or room and board are non-refundable.

Fall 2026

Standard Courses on the Charles River Campus
(excluding EOP, LAW, MET, and SSW students)
Dates Refund
On or Before September 1, 2026 100% tuition and fees
September 2 – September 16, 2026 80% tuition only
September 17 – September 23, 2026 60% tuition only
September 24 – September 30, 2026 40% tuition only
October 1 – October 7, 2026 20% tuition only
As of October 8, 2026 0%
Metropolitan College (MET) Students*
Dates Refund
On or Before September 1, 2026 100% tuition and fees
September 2 – September 16, 2026 100% tuition only
September 17 – September 30, 2026 50% tuition only
As of October 1, 2026 0%

*This schedule applies to all part-time students dropping MET courses, as well as MET students withdrawing from the term.  It excludes online courses.

Spring 2027

Standard Courses on the Charles River Campus
(excluding EOP, LAW, MET, and SSW students)
Dates Refund
On or Before January 18, 2027 100% tuition and fees
January 19 – February 1, 2027 80% tuition only
February 2 – February 8, 2027 60% tuition only
February 9 – February 16, 2027 40% tuition only
February 17 – February 23, 2027 20% tuition only
As of February 24, 2027 0%
Metropolitan College (MET) Students*
Dates Refund
On or Before January 18, 2027 100% tuition and fees
January 19 – February 1, 2027 100% tuition only
February 2 – February 16, 2027 50% tuition only
As of February 17, 2027 0%

*This schedule applies to all part-time students dropping MET courses, as well as MET students withdrawing from the term.  It excludes online courses.