Academic Resources

For both undergraduate and graduate students, advisors listed on your MyBU Portal are the primary resource for information about degree requirements. 

Your advisor will be able to guide you with course selection, academic interests, and more. In addition, discuss with your advisor the recommended start term for your program. Some programs recommend a summer start instead of a fall start.

Review information on academic policies and other student resources:

• BU Hub (undergrads)
• BU Bulletin
• Code of Student Responsibilities

Incoming students seeking to register for their first semester should follow the course registration process outlined below, or watch our Course Registration Tutorial video. Please be sure to consult with your academic advisor prior to registering for courses.

1. Log in to MyBU Student Portal using your BU email and Kerberos password.
   1. If you have not yet established your BU account, please refer to the instructions you received from “whegrad@bu.edu” upon accepting your admission offer and paying the deposit. Contact us at whestu@bu.edu if you have any questions.
2. Upon logging in, click on the Registration tile and you will be directed to your MyBU Student Dashboard.
3. From the Dashboard, click “Class Information” on the lefthand navigation and then select “Class Search” to filter for courses based on specific criteria (term, instructor, course number, instruction mode, etc.). 
   1. Please note the following details when registering:
      1. Use the “Instruction Mode” filter to select in-person or online courses.
      2. Each term (semester) contains one 15-week on-campus session or two seven-week online sessions (most online courses are seven weeks in duration). Utilize the “Session” filter for online courses offered in “Seven Week – First” or “Seven Week – Second,” for online session 1 and online session 2 respectively. Note: Check to make sure the correct semester is selected. It will default to the current semester, so be sure you select the semester you are registering for. 
      3. A course “Status” with a green “O” label indicates the course has open seats. A course status indicating “10/35” indicates the course has 10 remaining open seats.
      4. Search Criteria
         1. Term (ex. “Fall 2025”), School/College (Wheelock College of Education & Human Development – WED), Subject (ex. HD – Human Development, CE – Counseling, etc.), Catalog Number (ex. WED CE 630)
4. Once you have identified the course(s) you want to register for, click the three dots on the right and then select the “Enroll” button.

For questions about registration, reach out to the BU Wheelock Data & Enrollment Management Office, which oversees records of current graduate and undergraduate students at BU Wheelock. This office works closely with the Office of the University Registrar to assist students with registration and scheduling, ensure student records are accurate and up to date, and oversees graduation. If you have questions about advising or other questions regarding course selection, please reach out to whestu@bu.edu.

Note: If you wish to withdraw after registering for classes, you must contact the Data & Enrollment Management Office (wherec@bu.edu). You cannot fully withdraw from all of your courses online.

Boston University uses Blackboard for its course sites. Ask your instructor if you do not have access to your Blackboard course. Learn more about Blackboard.

Online students will not see their course in Blackboard until two weeks before the first day of class.

Contact IS&T (ithelp@bu.edu) if you have difficulty logging in or experience other errors.

To assist BU Wheelock in maintaining its high academic standards in teaching, learning, and research, all students are asked to participate in the course evaluation process. Learn more about course evaluations.

To view a list of required textbooks and to purchase textbooks, visit the BU Barnes & Noble bookstore.

For information about graduation, visit Graduation Events & Eligibility.

BU libraries, including the main Mugar Memorial Library, house more than 2.4 million physical volumes, over 45,000 current unique serials, and 77,000 media titles. They provide research tools and services that include library tutorials, library instruction from research basics to graduate-level classes, reference services in all our major libraries, access to digital resources, specialist consultations, and librarian-created guides with curated resources. Learn more about the BU Libraries

BU Wheelock is home to the Pickering Educational Resources Library, which holds books on educational practices at all levels, books for children and young adults, and pre-K–12 educational kits. It is located at 2 Silber Way.

The Kevin Ryan Library for Ethics & Education serves as a place of inquiry, study, and dialogue among teachers, parents, and scholars. The library houses a reserve collection of scholarship, research, and curricular resources in ethics and character education. It is located at 621 Commonwealth Ave., Room 417.

The Educational Resource Center offers subject-matter tutoring and resources for academic strategies for students looking to improve their study skills, time management skills, and helpful tips for remote learning.

Students seeking writing assistance are advised to check with the ERC. In addition, the College of Communication Writing Center also offers its support to students across the university, regardless of college affiliation.

Students who would like support with math coursework can consult the Math Tutoring Room or the ERC’s Discipline-Specific Guides.

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