College of Fine Arts

I am an incoming first-year or transfer student, who’s my academic advisor?

You will be assigned an academic advisor during summer 2025. You can expect to receive an email in mid-to-late May with guidance and information about when and how to register for fall 2025 classes. Registration for fall 2025 classes will open for transfer students on Tues. June 17, 2025 and will open for first-years on Tues. June 24, 2025. To learn more, visit CFA Undergraduate Advising.

I am currently enrolled in classes at BU, who’s my academic advisor?

Each entering CFA student is assigned a professional advisor. Your CFA professional advisor’s name is available on the MyBU Student Portal under the “Academic Advising” link in “Academics.”

Who advises on degree and major requirements?

Students enrolled in the College of Fine Arts should consult with their professional advisor on degree and major requirements. Students may also consult with their faculty mentors, who can provide guidance in their respective areas of artistry. The CFA Director of Undergraduate Student Services can provide additional help with major requirements. Email cfastu@bu.edu to make an appointment with CFA Student Services.

Who advises on Hub requirements?

Your CFA professional advisor will advise on Hub requirements. Students should also talk with their faculty mentors about integrating Hub requirements into their plans of study.

How do I make an appointment with my advisor?

Email your professional advisor directly. For contact information, forms, and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit CFA Undergraduate Advising. 

How do I get in touch with CFA Student Services?

Professional advisors will be available via Zoom, and you can make an advising appointment with CFA Student Services by emailing cfastu@bu.edu. For quick questions, you can email your professional advisor directly or visit CFA Undergraduate Advising.

How do I change majors within CFA?

Students interested in changing majors should contact their professional advisor to discuss the best approach for making the transition.

How do I apply for an Intra-University Transfer (IUT) into CFA?

For policies regarding IUT into CFA, please consult the Boston University Bulletin. Students interested in transferring into CFA should review the IUT Fact Sheet available at CFA and reach out to CFA faculty in the desired department to discuss the possibility of an IUT.

Who supports first-year students?

In addition to all of the faculty, advisors in the schools and colleges, residence life staff, and other students services staff across campus, BU has a team of Assistant Directors of First-Year Student Success (AD) whose sole purpose is to support first-year students as they transition to college. Courtney Ianiro is the AD for first-years who start at the College of Fine Arts – you can find their name on your MyBU Student Portal under “Academic Advisors.” ADs provide guidance on a broad range of topics and help first-year students connect with the BU community – you should feel free to reach out to them with any and all questions!

If I have a question about a specific topic, where do I go?

Often you will have more than one possible source of information about a specific topic. And sometimes, if the topic is complex, you will be encouraged to consult with multiple people. The chart below gives you a starting place for common advising topics.