{"id":7806,"date":"2011-01-27T14:10:39","date_gmt":"2011-01-27T19:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?page_id=7806"},"modified":"2025-12-21T17:58:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T22:58:46","slug":"international-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/resources\/students\/international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re excited to welcome international students to the BU Wheelock College of Education &amp; Human Development, a community that values global perspectives and diverse experiences. At BU Wheelock, you\u2019ll find supportive faculty, engaging coursework, and a campus environment that helps you feel at home while you pursue your academic and professional goals. We look forward to learning from you and supporting you throughout your journey at Boston University and beyond.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Getting started<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International students can start out by registering for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/getting-started\/orientation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU First Class<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a free online noncredit pre-arrival course designed to prepare incoming international students for their transition to the BU classroom and community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International students should begin the student visa process as soon as possible. Admitted international students can expect to receive an email from the Graduate Admissions Office with details regarding starting this process. Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/admissions-financial-aid\/graduate-admissions\/international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obtaining your visa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Key Offices<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refer to these resources for a broad range of international student needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Students &amp; Scholars Office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 immigration questions and compliance with federal regulations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/globalprograms\/compass\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Students &amp; Scholar Hub (COMPASS)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Housing, academics, careers &amp; employment, and community resources<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Additional Resources\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/grad-student-life\/student-groups-associations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduate Student Organizations &amp; Clubs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Boston University Graduate Education has a number of student organizations and clubs available specifically for graduate students.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/why-bu\/international-student-experience\/international-voices\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Voices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Find short videos with an inside perspective from international BU graduate students on different aspects of their experience at Boston University.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/news\/immigration-related-activity-under-new-federal-administration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immigration Related Activity Under New Federal Administration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Stay up-to-date on any changes related to federal immigration policies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/safety\/campus-safety\/your-safety-is-our-priority\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston University Police Department Safety &amp; Preparedness Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; A guide of frequently asked questions for international students<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re excited to welcome international students to the BU Wheelock College of Education &amp; Human Development, a community that values global perspectives and diverse experiences. 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