Enrollment Process

Enrollment for Summer Term 2026

The application for international partner students for summer 2026 is now open.

Summer Session 1 2026:

• Session dates: May 19—June 26, 2026
• Registration deadline: April 3, 2026

Summer Session 2 2026:

• Session dates: June 29—August 7, 2026
• Registration deadline: May 15, 2026

All international partner students should have a clean disciplinary record and a minimum grade average of B at their home institution.

How to enroll

1. Submit the international partner student application.
   When submitting your application, you will be asked to upload various documents. These documents may also be sent by email to STpartnr@bu.edu. Required materials include a copy of your valid passport, financial documentation, and the Financial Sponsorship Certification if your studies will be financed by a family member or another individual. Please visit Estimated Expenses & Financial Information for more details about the minimum amount required for financial documentation.
2. Complete the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Waiver and send by email to STpartnr@bu.edu.

Once we have received your application and all of your required documents, we will register you for your summer courses and send you your summer I-20 immigration document.

How to obtain your F-1 student visa

1. Once you receive your Boston University I-20 document, please pay the SEVIS fee to the US government and obtain a receipt.
   • Instructions on how to pay the SEVIS fee will be included with your Boston University I-20 document. You will need your payment receipt to apply for your F-1 student visa at a US embassy or consulate.
2. Complete your visa application and schedule your F-1 visa appointment with your local US embassy or consulate.
   • Be sure to plan ahead, as visa appointment and processing times at some US embassies and consulates are lengthy. You must schedule your visa appointment in advance so that you have enough time to receive the F-1 visa before leaving your home country to come to the US.

Incoming Health Requirements

All incoming BU students must provide certain health history information before arriving on campus. For more information, please visit our Health Records & Medical Insurance page.