Have you ever wondered what it would be like to study at a world-renowned university in the United States with students from around the globe? Do you want to engage in new academic challenges, and experience American culture in one of the most historic, exciting cities in the nation? Then come join us at Boston University!<\/p>\n
As an international student, you must submit an\u00a0International Student Data Form<\/a> and copy of your current valid passport with your application.<\/span><\/p>\n We strongly encourage international students to bring a mobile phone that operates in the United States.<\/p>\n English is the language of instruction at Boston University, and a high degree of competency is assumed. International students need to submit scores from\u202fthe Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). English proficiency exam scores are required for all international students unless English is your native<\/strong> language. You need to have a minimum English proficiency level equivalent to:<\/span><\/p>\n The High School Honors program is a full-time academic summer program. International students (i.e., students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States) who are coming to the United States for the purpose of participating in the High School Honors program must come to the US in a status that permits full-time study. Boston University sponsors F-1 student status for students enrolled in this program. F-1 status requires enrollment in 8 credits of in-person coursework.<\/p>\n In order to apply for an F-1 visa, Boston University must issue you an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. Please follow the instructions below in order to request an I-20 and apply for an F-1 student visa. We encourage international High School Honors students to apply early to ensure timely processing of the visa documents.<\/p>\n Applying for the I-20 is the first step to receiving an F-1 student visa. International students must be registered full-time (a minimum of eight credits in one summer session or 12 credits over both sessions) for summer study at BU in order to be issued an I-20.<\/p>\n If you are not currently in the United States or are in the United States on an immigration status other than F-1, you will need to submit the following documents as part of your High School Honors online application:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are currently on an F-1 visa from a US high school, you will need to submit the following documents as part of your High School Honors online application:<\/strong><\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> All of the above documents need to be submitted with your online application unless otherwise noted. International students are not eligible for financial aid.<\/p>\n All international materials and forms must be submitted either through the online application of uploaded via the Applicant Portal for us to process an I-20. For admitted international students who will be sponsored by BU, an I-20 will be available for you to download from the ISSO Portal. Log-in instructions will be sent to you electronically to your BU email account along with further instructions on the visa application process approximately three weeks after you inform us that you will be attending the High School Honors program. Once you have received the I-20, you will need to pay the SEVIS fee<\/a> and should immediately schedule a visa interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your country of citizenship to apply for the F-1 visa.<\/p>\n To ensure you receive your student visa well in advance of the start date of the High School Honors program, you should leave yourself plenty of time when applying to the program.<\/p>\n Please read instructions from the BU International Students & Scholars Office<\/a> for details on how to obtain the F-1 student visa once you have received your I-20.<\/p>\n The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires all full- and part-time international students attending in-person classes to submit proof of immunization against:\u00a0<\/span>measles, mumps, rubella (MMR); tetanus (Tdap); hepatitis B; meningitis; varicella; and tuberculosis testing<\/span><\/b>\u00a0(based on country of origin).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n International students accepted into the program must submit their immunization record as part of the online Participation Agreement. Your doctor or healthcare provider must complete the\u00a0Immunization Requirements Form<\/a>. If that is not possible, they may instead provide equivalent signed documentation of your immunization record to show proof of all required immunizations and TB screening or TB test history. <\/span>Students cannot attend the program without a valid MMR record showing two doses at least 28 days apart and after 12 months of age.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Students not in compliance with BU immunization requirements upon arrival have 7 days to obtain required vaccinations or will be considered noncompliant. Vaccinations can be scheduled in advance at Student Health Services.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 881 Commonwealth Avenue All students enrolled in the High School Honors program are required to have medical\/health insurance. Since many US doctors and hospitals do not recognize out-of-country coverage, it is strongly recommended that international students participate in the Boston University Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).<\/p>\n You are not automatically enrolled in SHIP upon registration and must enroll on your own. To enroll in SHIP, after you pay your tuition deposit, you may send an email to Student Financials at <\/em>insmed@bu.edu<\/em><\/a> to request enrollment in the SHIP (Student Basic Plan).<\/em> Please include your BU ID\u00a0 number in your email request for SHIP coverage. You would then receive a confirmation email reply and the cost for the SHIP coverage would be added to your student account at BU to be paid with your other program tuition and fees.<\/p>\nEnglish proficiency<\/h2>\n
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Visa information for High School Honors students<\/h2>\n
Applying for your I-20: Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status<\/h3>\n
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Applying for the F-1 student visa<\/h2>\n
Immunizations<\/h2>\n
Student Health Services<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nPhone: 617-353-3575<\/strong><\/p>\nMedical\/health insurance<\/h2>\n