Planning Your Return: Spring

This page is a year-round, general resource for re-enrollment.

  • Undergraduate students who wish to complete their re-enrollment steps in a time-frame similar to that of their currently-enrolled peers will find the suggested dates listed below helpful.
  • Graduate and Metropolitan College students should speak with their academic area for assistance.
Check your return from leave information in MyBU
  • Log into MyBU > Academics > View Unofficial Transcript > click the expandable link for “Programs”
  • Find the line with the date showing the start of your approved leave of absence.
  • Now, look below the leave of absence line, to find the line (with a future date) that says “Active in Program”.
  • This is your return from leave date.  The date should correspond to the first day of the term for your desired re-enrollment semester.  (If you wish to shorten or lengthen your leave duration, be in touch promptly to discuss options.  Outstanding balances/medical review or other compliance holds on enrollment may prevent us from adjusting your leave duration.)
Medical Review
Students who have taken a leave of absence for medical reasons must complete the medical review process with Student Health Services (SHS) before registering for classes.
Process details and the necessary forms may be found on the Student Health Services website (scroll to the section titled, “Return from Leave of Absence forms”).
Wondering if you need to complete medical review?  Log into MyBU Student and check.  

May – October is the optimal time for undergraduates to complete medical review, as noted on the USC’s medical review page.
Academic Advising
Contact your academic advisor/college advising office to discuss course selections.  Refer to the list of advising offices if you aren’t sure who to contact. September – October
Financial Assistance
The deadline to submit all materials is the first Monday in November; click here for more information.

  • Complete your Financial Aid application for 2024-2025.
  •  Submit the Leave of Absence Return – Aid Reinstatement form.
  • If you are not currently meeting satisfactory academic progress standards and wish to appeal, due to special circumstances, follow the procedures outlined here.
  • You may find it helpful to check in with the Financial Assistance team as part of your return from leave.  Use the Contact Us webpage (www.bu.edu/finaid/contact-us) for helpful information about Live Chat and Connect With Us requests for assistance.
 September – October
Visa Status
Please contact your ISSO advisor at least ninety days before your desired re-entry date, and after completing medical review if applicable.  You may require a new DS-2019 or I-20 as part of your return; for additional information, please refer to the ISSO website. September – October
Compliance
Check MyBU to ensure you are in compliance for registration and address any outstanding issues, as needed. Additional information about compliance may be found on the Registrar’s website. October – November
Housing
If interested in on-campus housing, contact BU Housing to inquire about room availability.  For more information on accommodations off-campus, visit Off-Campus Services. October – November
Class Registration
Register for courses on or after your registration date, after obtaining the necessary academic advising, and if applicable, after completing the medical review process.   Log into MyBU Student to access registration functions, and review helpful video guides and knowledge articles. November (look up your assigned registration time in MyBU)
Student Account
  • View your bill on MyBU Student starting in mid-late November.   Note: tuition and fees will not appear until you have registered for the semester.  Click here for estimated cost of attendance figures.
  • Complete your registration and payment by the required deadline.  The deadline is usually about four weeks before the start of classes, but can vary semester by semester.  A late fee may be assessed if you complete payment after the stated deadline.
 November-December
Loan Deferment/Repayment
Contact your loan servicer(s) prior to your return to establish your eligibility for an in-school deferment.
First day of the semester
View semester dates at Semester Dates | Office of the University Registrar (bu.edu)