Important Deadlines
The following deadlines represent important milestones for the first-year and transfer student undergraduate application process to Boston University.
First-Year Regular Admission Deadlines
Additional Deadlines
*Please note: some merit scholarships require you to apply by December 1.
**US citizens and permanent residents only. To import your CSS Profile or FAFSA to our system, BU requires you to provide your Social Security Number on your CSS Profile, FAFSA, and Common Application. For more information, please see the Financial Assistance website.
***For cello, double bass, flute, viola, piano, trumpet, violin, and voice applicants to the CFA School of Music.
Early Decision Deadlines
Early Decision is a binding agreement available only to high school seniors for September admission.
Early Decision 2 Deadlines
**US citizens and permanent residents only. We recommend registering for a CSS Profile online two to three weeks before the financial aid deadline. For more information, please see the Financial Assistance website.
Transfer Deadlines for September
Transfer Deadlines for January
*Applicants to the School of Theatre and School of Music: We strongly suggest that you file your applications by January 1 to allow time to prepare and schedule auditions or interviews.
**We recommend registering for a CSS Profile online six weeks before the financial aid deadline. For more information, please see the Financial Assistance website.