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BU Study Abroad seeks applications from:

• Students who have completed at least one term of university study at the time of application, while matriculated in a degree program
• Students in good academic standing
• Students in good judicial standing

Each application undergoes a thorough review with full consideration given to the following admissions criteria: Academic record, appropriate course preparation or prerequisites, application questionnaire, academic recommendation(s), demonstrable communication skills, maturity, and work experience (for many internship programs), and, for some programs, an academic recommendation.

University policy requires that all students interrupting studies for medical reasons complete a review process through the University Service Center (USC) prior to resuming studies, which also applies to a term or summer studying abroad.

• • Non-BU students should start with their Study Abroad office.
  • When completing the Advisor Form, select “Recommender Not Listed” and enter the appropriate advisor’s contact information.
  • If you are a double major within the same school, one Advisor Form is sufficient.
  • If you are a Dual/Collaborative Degree major, you will need an Advisor Form/Academic Agreement from both colleges.
  • CGS students should start with their CGS advisor.

• • Non-BU students only will upload their transcript through the application system

Applications will not be reviewed until all materials are on file, including the most recent transcript showing coursework completed prior to the application deadline. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials have been received by the BU Study Abroad office.

Once the notification period begins, students with a complete application will receive an admissions decision in two to four weeks. For competitive programs or tracks, BU Study Abroad may, in some cases, place applications on hold until a review of the full applicant pool is completed. We will notify you of your admissions decision via email. The email will include information and resources necessary for the next steps.

If you are a BU student awaiting an admissions decision, you should register for on-campus courses as you normally would do. If you are admitted to a program, BU Study Abroad will adjust your registration and student account accordingly. Fall semester applicants should also proceed with housing selection; you can later transfer your housing deposit to BU Study Abroad to account for the mandatory program deposit required of students who accept an offer of admission to a study abroad program. Please refer to the BU Housing website for details about canceling a housing reservation.

Boston University Study Abroad reserves the right to rescind admission to or continuation in any program if an applicant’s academic or disciplinary record is not satisfactory. Boston University students placed on expulsion, academic suspension, or residence separation are not eligible to participate for the duration of the sanction. Deferred separation status will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Non-Boston University students are expected to verify their eligibility to study abroad with their home institution.

In addition, your Boston University student account must be in good standing. University policy requires the withholding of educational services, including participation in a BU Study Abroad program, from any student whose financial obligations to the University are due and/or unpaid.