Other Summer Programs
A number of exciting Boston University programs exist in addition to Summer Term academic courses. During the summer months, these opportunities include everything from dance and recreation to programs in food and wine, youth programs, and study abroad. Make sure you take a few moments to read about these special programs—you might find just the summer experience you’re looking for.
BU Study Abroad
BU Study Abroad offers an exciting array of summer opportunities to accelerate your academic progress while living in some of the greatest cities across the globe. Study global governance in Geneva, studio art along the canals of Venice, contemporary film in Sydney, or conflict & crisis reporting in Padua. Explore two of the most dynamic locations here in the US with internships in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. From language and culture programs in Paris or Madrid to internship programs in Dublin, London, and Shanghai–BU Study Abroad has a program for you. We invite you to begin building your global resume this summer.
For more information regarding the full range of summer programming abroad, please visit bu.edu/abroad or email abroad@bu.edu.
Center for Professional Education
The Center for Professional Education (CPE) offers noncredit certificate programs in different formats throughout the year. Programs provide both new and seasoned professionals the opportunity to update knowledge, improve current skills, master the latest techniques, and adopt best practices in their chosen fields. Instructors with distinguished careers and proven expertise ensure that students receive the hands-on, insider knowledge needed for continued success. Summer programs include Financial Planning and Paralegal Studies.
To register or to learn more about these programs, please visit cpe.bu.edu or call 617-353-4497.
Evergreen Program
Evergreen enables learners age 58 and over to tap the rich vein of knowledge at one of the world’s top-ranked universities. Students engage in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge by auditing classes alongside matriculated students and/or by attending a variety of seminars led by BU faculty and noted experts in humanities, science, history, and the arts.
For further information, please visit bu.edu/evergreen or call 617-358-1350.
Fitness & Recreation Center (FitRec)
The Fitness & Recreation Center (FitRec) and the Department of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance offer a wide variety of summer recreational opportunities for all ages, with programs in aquatics, climbing, court sports, dance, emergency medical services, fitness, Pilates, sailing, and yoga. One-on-one options include personal training, tennis lessons, aerial dance, dance technique, and private Pilates sessions. Programs for children—including the day camp, Camp Terrier—and classes in dance, gymnastics, sports, swimming, and climbing are available. Early registration is encouraged. Please note that students participating in Summer Term Pre-College programs must be at least 16 years of age to purchase a membership for FitRec.
A complete list of FitRec summer programming, along with registration information, is available at bu.edu/fitrec starting in the spring. Contact FitRec at fitrec@bu.edu or 617-358-3740 for more information.
Food & Wine Programs
Through a variety of seminars, tastings, demonstrations, and hands-on cooking classes for adults and children, BU’s Metropolitan College Food & Wine Programs put students face-to-face with some of the most talented chefs, wine experts, and food industry professionals in the industry. Offerings include fully online culinary and pastry arts classes as well as a multi-course Wine Studies curriculum that provides personal enrichment and enhances wine expertise for a range of students.
For information about these and other programs, please visit bu.edu/foodandwine or call 617-353-9852.
School of Public Health (SPH)
The School of Public Health offers a variety of summer courses open to both non-degree students and degree candidates from schools and colleges across BU, ranging from one-week courses to courses that span the entire summer. BU degree candidates may register via the web or by submitting an SPH Add/Drop form (available on the SPH Forms page) to sphreg@bu.edu. The course must be open and any prerequisites must be met. Non-degree students must be eligible to enroll in part-time coursework. Non-degree students are allowed to complete two courses in non-degree status at SPH. Students are invited to submit an online application with SPH when non-degree registration for summer 2027 opens.
Visit the SPH website for more information or email sphreg@bu.edu.
Summer Youth Programs
In addition to the four pre-college programs offered by Summer Term (Academic Immersion, High School Honors, Research in Science & Engineering, and Summer Challenge), BU offers a variety of other youth and pre-college programs during the summer.
For more information about these programs, visit bu.edu/mysummer.
