Quick Start

Available to: Students, Faculty, Staff, Departments, Alumni, New/Incoming Students

Cost: No charge

Student Records service enables students, faculty and administrators to manage class registration and all aspects of the academic record.  Additionally, Student Records supports and enables advising, curriculum management, maintenance of the academic framework, and reporting of all related information.

Benefits

By providing  appropriate and convenient access to real-time academic records, course, and class data, this service provides relevant and accurate information to students, faculty, advisors, and administrators. It provides the basis for timely response to changes in student circumstances and ensures compliance with all University, government, and professional affiliation regulations.

Key Features

  • Provides self-service for students, faculty, and administrators. Students may invite delegates to view specific information e.g., Transcripts, Billing
  • Integrates with internal BU services and external providers, including but not limited to Admissions, Account Provisioning, Global Services, Financial Aid, Student Financials services, National Student Clearing Houses, and the BU Bookstore.
  • Provides student information and links to third-party and departmental systems
  • Faculty and staff will have appropriate access to student data and reports based on their role
  • Enables mass and focused communication to students via email and MyBU Student Message Center
  • The system features the following functions:
    • Class Registration
    • Academic Status (e.g., active, suspensions, and leaves of absence)
    • Academic load of full-time and part-time for immigration purposes and other eligibility requirements
    • Enrollment and Degree verification
    • Transcripts
    • Personal information (e.g. Name, Address etc.)
    • Grades
    • Academic Plan and Subplan
    • Study Agreement and Student Groups
    • Graduation Status
  • Maintenance of Student Records
  • Compliance (e.g., Student Health, Emergency Notification)
  • Service Indicator/Holds
  • Reporting

What to Expect

This service normally will be available 24 by 7 except for standard change windows, as described in IS&T’s standard policies, procedures, and schedules for making changes.

Requirements

  • A BU login account and DUO are required to access Student Records functionality.

Getting Started

  • Student/Faculty/Staff: Visit bu.edu/mybu

    • Student/Faculty access is automatically provisioned based on your role.
    • To Request Staff Access:
      • Contact your Unit’s Data Security Administrator (DSA) to request permissions for access to functions and data.

    Based on the functionality requested, you will be contacted if training is required to use the service provided.