Summer Term Forms
Choose the appropriate menu below to find the forms you need to enroll in summer courses or programs at Boston University. If you need assistance, please contact us.
Course Additions, Drops & Withdrawals
Adding, changing, & dropping courses Students often need to adjust their schedules by adding, changing, or dropping courses. Students registered in Summer Term courses may adjust their schedule on the MyBU Student Portal until the add/drop deadline for their particular course. No registration changes are possible once the add/drop deadline has passed. Some instructors do […]
Course Codes & Numbers
Here is your handy guide to understanding Summer Term courses. All courses are assigned a college and departmental code, a three-digit course number, and a section identifier. For example, CAS EC 101S A1 means that the course is offered in the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), by the Economics Department (EC). The course number […]
Adults & Professionals Registration
You don’t have to be a BU student—or even a college student—to take courses at BU during the summer. Working professionals and lifelong learners can register for a broad range of courses that enhance practical skills, build expertise in an emerging technology, or—if coming back to school for a credential—contribute toward a degree or certificate […]
Visiting International Student Registration
Boston University Summer Term welcomes students from across the globe. With hundreds of courses to choose from, we offer the opportunity to expand your knowledge through rigorous coursework while building a global network. The summer 2026 application for visiting international college students and other adults is now available. Note: International high school students should refer […]
Visiting US Student Registration
We welcome visiting students to participate in Boston University Summer Term 2026. The summer 2026 course listings are now available. Visiting domestic students (US Citizens and US Permanent Residents) should follow the enrollment instructions on this page; no special admission is required. Registration for summer 2026 is now open. If you have never taken classes […]
Current BU Student Registration
The summer 2026 course listings are now available. Registration for summer 2026 is now open. BU students who have an active BU login account and Kerberos password can register for summer courses on the MyBU Student Portal. You don’t need an academic advising code for summer registration, although it is always a good idea to […]
Registration
Summer Term Registration Get started now We have just what you are looking for, whether you are a BU student, a visiting college student, a high school student, or an adult learner. The first step to register for one of our summer courses or programs is to identify with one of the groups below. Students […]
