Beginning in the fall of 2018, the Student Information System (SIS) Renewal program launched MyBU, an easy to navigate, mobile-friendly portal that supplements what applicants can see in the existing ApplicantLink. This new portal provides updated usability to better guide applicants through the admissions process. Functionality was incrementally introduced over the last six months to correspond with admissions deadlines and dates, and maximize benefits to applicants and our internal admissions teams.

Key benefits of MyBU include:

  • Dynamic Content – Using the new platform, our Admissions Marketing group is able to curate what each applicant sees in MyBU, providing each applicant with a personalized experience:
    • Displaying different material based on applicant profiles (School applied to, Decision type, Domestic vs. International, Freshman vs. Transfer), minimizing confusion by ensuring applicants are only seeing information relevant to them
    • Updating the content along with admissions milestones, so applicants have the latest information and up-to-date status, understanding what they are supposed to do next across every step in the admissions process
  • Mobile Accessibility – Applicants can access all MyBU functionality and information from their phones
  • Self Service – Applicants have the ability to make some changes to their profiles without calling the IT Help Center
  • Work continues on MyBU, with more functionality rolling out in fall 2019 to support the next admissions cycle and eventually fully replace ApplicantLink. Key benefits to come include:
    • Checklists for applicants to see which documents they still need to submit to BU, with ability to upload docs directly through MyBU
    • Financial Aid Award Decisions
    • Decision Letters
    • Scholarship Communication
    • Event Registration and tracking

And this is just the beginning! We know that these kinds of improvements are much needed for BU students and faculty in support of processes like advising, registration, and much more. We’re working on it. Visit BU’s Student Information System (SIS) Renewal Program site to learn more about our efforts and what’s next.