Course registration should be completed online for all students, with the exception of some Boston University employees who must enroll using a paper form (instructions below).
Step-by-Step Registration Instructions
Below find specific instructions for newly admitted students, returning students, and BU employees.
Just taking courses? If you have neither applied nor been admitted to Metropolitan College, you are welcome to take MET courses as a non-degree student.
To register for a course, add courses to your wishlist here and complete the subsequent registration webform. After completing the registration webform, you will be brought back to your wishlist to add the course(s) to your schedule and complete your registration.
An hour after completing registration, you should receive an email with instructions to setup your BU login and Kerberos account. System processing of your account setup will take approximately 12 hours, after which you will be able to again access the portal. If you have not received any confirmation email within 48 hours, please contact metess@bu.edu for assistance.
Newly Admitted Students
Incoming students seeking to register for their first semester should follow the course registration process outlined below.
Please be sure to consult with your academic advisor prior to registering for courses.
- Log in to MyBU Student Portal using your BU email and Kerberos password.
- If you have not yet established your BU account, please refer to the instructions you received from “ithelp@bu.edu” upon accepting your admission offer. Contact us at metadmit@bu.edu if you have any questions.
- Upon logging in, click on the Summer & Fall 2024 Registration tile and you will be directed to your MyBU Student Dashboard.
- From the Dashboard, click “Class Search” on the lefthand navigation to filter for courses based on specific criteria (term, instructor, course number, instruction mode, etc.). Watch this video tutorial for further guidance on utilizing Class Search and the course registration process.
- Please note the following details when registering:
- Use the “Instruction Mode” filter to select in-person or online courses.
- Each term (semester) contains two seven-week online sessions. Most online courses are seven weeks in duration, with the exception of Gastronomy courses. 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.
- 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.
- Once you have identified the course(s) you want to register for, click the “Enroll” button.
Additional Registration Resources:
- Schedule Builder—Watch this video tutorial to learn how to use Schedule Builder, a course planning tool within the MyBU Student Portal that allows you to build and evaluate various course schedule options prior to enrollment. A detailed guide is also available here.
- Methods of Registration—Watch this video tutorial for a comprehensive overview of the three different ways to register for classes within the MyBU Student Portal: from your Shopping Cart, from Schedule Builder, and from Class Search. A detailed guide is also available here.
- Student Glossary—Click here for a guide to MyBU Student Portal terminology, including definitions for the following concepts: academic plan, session, shopping cart, term, and much more.
Returning Students with a BU Email Address and BU ID
- Choose your courses—log in to MyBU Student Portal using your BU email and Kerberos password. From the Dashboard, click “Class Search” on the lefthand navigation to filter for courses based on specific criteria (term, instructor, course number, instruction mode, etc.). Watch this video tutorial for further guidance on utilizing Class Search and the course registration process.
- Please note the following details when registering:
- Use the “Instruction Mode” filter to select in-person or online courses.
- Each term (semester) contains two seven-week online sessions. Most online courses are seven weeks in duration, with the exception of Gastronomy courses. 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.
- 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.
- BU Employees taking a class at another BU school or college should register by downloading the course registration form.
- Once you have identified the course(s) you want to register for, click the “Enroll” button.
- Confirm your schedule—once you have registered for your courses, you may access or change your schedule online using the MyBU Student Portal, a fast and easy way to view and modify your student information (BU email address and Kerberos password required).
- Settle your account—tuition and fees must be paid in full by the payment deadline in order to avoid late fee charges. Please review our Payment Information & Deadlines for more information, or contact BU’s Student Accounting Services office at 617-353-2264.
BU Employees
Boston University employees taking MET courses for the first time can register online here. BU employees who are returning MET students can register via their MyBU Student Portal.
BU Employees taking a class at another BU school or college should register by completing the course registration form. Paper forms are also available at the front desk on the first-floor West Suite of 1010 Commonwealth Avenue or can be obtained by calling 617-353-2980.
Feel free to email metess@bu.edu with any questions.
Note: If you wish to register for a course that is already full, you must obtain the instructor’s permission and signature on the Add/Drop Form.
Email, mail, or deliver completed registration forms to:
Boston University Office of the University Registrar
881 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-3612 |
Email: registrar@bu.edu
