How to Register
Required enrollment documents for international students are now available and can be found below.
Enrollment for visiting international students
We look forward to having you study with us this summer. Our knowledgeable program managers are here to help you through the registration process. Please note taking Summer Term courses does not constitute admission to a degree program at BU.
Start and end dates for standard Summer Term 2021 courses
- Session 1: May 24—July 2
- Session 2: July 6—August 13
Registration deadlines for summer 2021
|
Session 1 |
Session 2 |
| For students requesting a Boston University I-20 |
April 26 |
June 8 |
| For all other visiting international students |
May 24 |
July 6 |
Please review the following information to determine what documentation you need to submit to be registered for Summer Term courses at Boston University. If you need assistance determining your immigration status, please visit our Visa Information page.
After completing the International Student Online Enrollment Form, please submit your supporting documentation to the Summer Term Office.
Phone: 617-353-0556
Email: sumintl@bu.edu
A. I am requesting an I-20 from Boston University because I plan to apply for an F-1 visa.
- Complete the International Student Online Enrollment Form and pay the $50 international student processing fee by credit card upon submitting the form.
- Submit the following to the Summer Term office:
- Registration Form for Summer 1 and/or Summer 2 (To qualify for student immigration sponsorship you must study full time. Full-time enrollment is defined as registration for a minimum of 8 credits in one summer session or 12 credits if studying in both sessions.)
- Immunization Record Form
- Copy of your valid passport, including the data page and passport expiration date
- Copy of your most recent I-94 admission record (only required if you are currently in the US)
- Copy of your most recent US Port of Entry stamp in your passport and other relevant immigration documents (only required if you are currently in the US)
- Copy of most recent English Proficiency Test scores. Read more about this requirement here.
- Financial Documentation:
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- Please read Estimated Expenses and Financial Information
- Submit a bank statement or letter from your financial institution stating that you (or your sponsor) have sufficient funds to cover your summer expenses. This document must be written in English and the amount of funds must be converted to US dollars. (For information security purposes, when sending your bank statement be sure to black out your account number.)
- Financial Sponsorship Certification needs to accompany all other financial documents if you will be sponsored by an individual other than yourself, such as a family member.
- Directory Information Restriction Form (optional)
The Summer Term Office will send you your I-20 document by FedEx courier within approximately 15 days of receipt of your completed registration materials. We will begin mailing I-20 documents in March.
Please note: The I-20 document is not a visa. After receiving your I-20, you will need to pay the SEVIS fee, complete a visa application, and schedule an F-1 visa interview with your local US Embassy or Consulate (instructions will be provided with your I-20 and are also available on the International Students and Scholars Office website). We recommend that you schedule this interview in advance so that you have enough time to receive the F-1 visa before leaving your home country to come to the US. Individuals travelling on a Canadian passport do not need to apply for an F-1 visa stamp in their passport; however, they still need an I-20 document and are required to pay the SEVIS fee.
B. I am currently a student at a US college/university program in current F-1 immigration status. I will continue my studies at that school in Fall 2021, and do not need an I-20 from Boston University.
- Complete the International Student Online Enrollment Form and pay the $50 international student processing fee by credit card upon submitting the form.
- Submit the following to the Summer Term office:
- Registration Form for Summer 1 and/or Summer 2 (Students on an F-1 visa from another school may register part time or full time in the summer.)
- Immunization Record Form (You can submit our form with a medical provider’s signature or submit your vaccination history from your home university.)
- Copy of your valid passport, including the data page and passport expiration date
- Copy of your F-1 visa
- Copy of your most recent I-94 admission record
- Copy of your most recent US Port of Entry stamp in your passport
- Copy of your current I-20
- Directory Information Restriction Form (optional)
Students should consult with their Designated School Official (DSO) at their current school with questions regarding studying during summer vacation.
C. I will be traveling in the US during Summer Term on a B-1/B-2 visitor visa or on the Visa Waiver Program WT/WB.
- Complete the International Student Online Enrollment Form and pay the $50 international student processing fee by credit card upon submitting the form.
- Submit the following to the Summer Term office:
- Registration Form for Summer 1 and/or Summer 2 (Students on a B-1/B-2 visa or in WT/WB status may register for a maximum of one course per summer session.)
- Immunization Record Form
- Copy of your valid passport, including the data page and passport expiration date
- Copy of your most recent I-94 admission record (only required if you are currently in the US)
- Copy of your most recent US Port of Entry stamp in your passport (only required if you are currently in the US)
- Copy of most recent English Proficiency Test scores. Read more about this requirement here.
- Directory Information Restriction Form (optional)
D. I am currently in the US in F-2, H-1B, H-4, J-1, J-2 or another immigration status not listed above.
- Complete the International Student Online Enrollment Form and pay the $50 international student processing fee by credit card upon submitting the form.
- Submit the following to the Summer Term office:
- Registration Form for Summer 1 and/or Summer 2 (F-2 status does not allow full-time enrollment; therefore, individuals in F-2 status may register for a maximum of 4 credits per summer session. J-2, H-1B, and H-4 visa holders may study part time or full time. J-1 visa holders must study in accordance with requirements of their sponsoring organization or agency.)
- Immunization Record Form
- Copy of your valid passport, including the data page and passport expiration date
- Copy of your most recent visa
- Copy of your most recent I-94 admission record
- Copy of your most recent US Port of Entry stamp in your passport
- Copy of most recent English Proficiency Test scores. Read more about this requirement here.
- For J-1/J-2 Exchange Visitor immigration status in any category: submit a legible copy of your DS-2019 Form.
- For F-2, J-2, H-4, or any other dependent immigration status: submit legible copies of all immigration documents from your spouse or parent on whom you are dependent for your immigration status.
- For any other US immigration status: submit copies of all of your I-797 form(s) and/or any other relevant immigration documents.
- Directory Information Restriction Form (optional)
- Complete the International Student Online Enrollment Form and pay the $50 international student processing fee by credit card upon submitting the form.
- Submit the following to the Summer Term office:
