International Partner Student Online Enrollment Form 2025

All students of international partner institutions who have been nominated to enroll as non-degree students at Boston University Summer Term must complete this form. For additional information, please contact the Summer Term office by telephone at 617-358-2887 or email at STpartnr@bu.edu.

Student Information
When entering your name, please enter the information as it appears on your passport.
Family/Last Name*
First/Given Name*
Middle Name/Initial
Preferred Nickname
Sex*
- Male
- Female
Date of Birth*
City of Birth*
Country of Birth*
Country of Citizenship*
Country of Legal Permanent Residence*
Email*
Alternate Email
Cell Phone*
Alternate Phone
Student's Phone Number for BU's Emergency Alert System*
BU requires an Emergency Alert Phone Number to notify students in the case of a University-wide emergency. The number should be for the ENROLLING STUDENT, as opposed to a family member. International phone numbers are fine. The phone number can be updated later, after enrollment, if needed.
Permanent Address in Home Country*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Current Mailing Address*
Same as "Permanent Address in Home Country" above

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Tell Us More About You
The following questions will help determine what information is required to process your Summer Term application. If you need help with any of these questions, please contact us for assistance.
Visa Status
- I will be applying for an F-1 student visa and therefore need an I-20 from Boston University.
- I am currently in the U.S. on an active F-1 visa.
If you are currently in the U.S. or have been in the U.S. within the past six months, please indicate your current or most recent U.S. immigration classification:
Are you currently attending a university outside of the U.S.?*
- Yes
- No
What is the name of the university?*
Location of the university:
In which city is the university located?*
In which country is the university located?*
Were you referred to BU Summer Term by an educational agency (e.g., College Contact), as opposed to by a specific university?*
- Yes
- No
What is the name of the agency?*
Location of the educational agency:
In which city is the educational agency located?
In which country is the education agency located?
Have you previously attended Boston University?*
- Yes
- No
Which summer session are you interested in attending?*
Please indicate your intended session(s) of study.
- Summer 1 (May 20-June 27, 2025)
- Summer 2 (June 30-August 8, 2025)
- Both Summer 1 and Summer 2 (May 20-August 8, 2025)
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Summer 2021 courses will be offered on the hybrid teaching format known as Learn from Anywhere (LfA), which gives students the option to attend classes remotely or in person from Boston. Please indicate your intended method of study.*
- Remote
- In person from Boston
Financial Declaration
Boston University is required by U.S. government regulations to verify the availability of adequate funding for your tuition, fees, and living expenses for the duration of your studies at Boston University in order to issue the immigration documents necessary to obtain a student visa. All financial documents submitted for evaluation will become the property of Boston University and will not be returned to the applicant. It is recommended that you request multiple copies of the documentation listed below to submit at the point of visa application and to retain for your records. Please refer to Estimated Expenses and Financial Information for a list of fees and for the minimum funds required per summer session.

All declarations of financial support must:
- Reflect the minimum amount of support in U.S. dollars
- Specify funding for study at Boston University (not another college or university)
- Include a date and be no more than one year old from the intended date of enrollment
- Indicate the period of time for which the support will be provided
- Be written in English
- Reflect funds that are readily available for tuition payments (i.e., checking or savings account). Salary documents, property holdings, investment accounts such as stocks, etc., do not reflect available funds and will not be accepted.
Funding Type
Please select the box which describes the type of funding you will be receiving, and send the appropriate official documentation as outlined below to the Summer Term office.
- I will be funded by a family member
- I will be funded by my government, an organization, educational institution, company, etc.
- I will be funded by a bank loan
- Other, such as funding yourself
If you will be funded by a family member, you must later submit:
- The Financial Sponsorship Certification Form which indicates 1) that your sponsor is willing and able to support you financially for your academic fees and living expenses throughout the duration of your studies at Boston University, and 2) the name of your sponsor and your relationship to the sponsor.
- Your sponsor's official bank statement, bank letter, or credit reference stating the availability of the minimum estimated expenses indicated on Estimated Expenses and Financial Information.You must black out your account number on statements for information security.
If you will be funded by your government, an organization, educational institution, company, etc., you must later submit a letter from your sponsor on official letterhead which states:
- Your name and that the funding is valid specifically for Boston University.
- Exactly which expenses will be covered (e.g., academic fees, living expenses, health insurance, books and supplies, incidentals).
- The period of time for which the support will be provided.
If you will be funded by a bank loan, you must later submit an official letter or certification from the lending institution indicating the specific amount that has been guaranteed to you.
If you will be funded in a manner not listed above (for example, if you will fund yourself), you must later submit official documentation (a bank statement, bank letter, or credit reference) stating the availability of the minimum estimated expenses indicated on Estimated Expenses and Financial Information. You must black out your account number on statements for information security.
Dependent Information
How many dependents will accompany you to the U.S.?*
A dependent is defined only as a child or spouse (not parents). If no dependents will accompany you to the U.S., please select "No Dependents".

If any of your dependents (spouse or children under the age of 21) will accompany you to the U.S., please provide the information below. The name of each dependent should be written as printed on his or her passport. Please note that you will be required to submit additional proof of financial support to cover the living expenses of your dependent(s).
First Dependent Information
Family/Last Name*
First/Given Name*
Middle Initial
Dependent Gender*
Dependent Date of Birth*
Relationship to Student*
Dependent City of Birth*
Dependent Country of Birth*
Country of Citizenship*
Second Dependent Information
Family/Last Name*
First/Given Name*
Middle Initial
Dependent Gender*
Dependent Date of Birth*
Relationship to Student*
Dependent City of Birth*
Dependent Country of Birth*
Country of Citizenship*
Third Dependent Information
Family/Last Name*
First/Given Name*
Middle Initial
Dependent Gender*
Dependent Date of Birth*
Relationship to Student*
Dependent City of Birth*
Dependent Country of Birth*
Country of Citizenship*
Privacy Information and Discrimination Policy
In order to evaluate your application and to comply with U.S. immigration laws, Boston University must obtain personal information from you, as explained in the Boston University Family Education Rights and Privacy Act Notice: https://www.bu.edu/reg/academics/ferpa/.

Boston University prohibits discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. This policy extends to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities, including admissions, financial assistance, educational and athletic programs, housing, employment, compensation, employee benefits, and the providing of, or access to, University services or facilities. Boston University recognizes that nondiscrimination does not ensure that equal opportunity is a reality. Accordingly, the University will continue to take affirmative action to achieve equal opportunity through recruitment, outreach, and internal reviews of policies and practices. Inquiries regarding this policy or its application should be addressed to the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity, Equal Opportunity Office, 888 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 303, Boston, MA 02215 (eoo@bu.edu).
Confirmation and Certification
After you submit this form, you will receive an email confirmation which verifies that the form has been received by our office. In order to complete your enrollment in Boston University Summer Term, we will need the required documents listed on this page. Please provide your documents to your sponsoring school or agency if they've instructed you to do so; otherwise, please submit the documents to STpartnr@bu.edu.
Certification*
- I attest that all of the information I have provided above is accurate, and I understand that it will be released to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to create official immigration records for me and my dependent family members. I understand that I am responsible for paying for my tuition, fees, and living expenses. Failure to report accurate information could jeopardize my eligibility for a U.S. visa or my ability to enter the U.S. and enroll in an academic program.
Please sign by typing your name in the text box:
Applicant Signature*
Applicant Signature Date*
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Work Notes

International Partner Student Online Enrollment Form 2025

Student Information

Tell Us More About You

Financial Declaration

Dependent Information

First Dependent Information

Second Dependent Information

Third Dependent Information

Privacy Information and Discrimination Policy

Confirmation and Certification

Please sign by typing your name in the text box:

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