You will begin by registering for a CELOP program here:

https://www.bu.edu/celop/apply-now-2

Also, please email the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at intadvis@bu.edu and inform them you will be attending CELOP.

Yes! You will definitely be accepted to CELOP if you apply.

We recommend you apply to one of our 12-week programs for the maximum benefit from your CELOP studies:

12-Week Programs

• Intensive 12-Week 20 Hours
• Intensive 12-Week 25 Hours

If you cannot attend a 12-week program, you may also choose our 4 or 6 week program:

4 and 6 Week Programs

• Intensive 4-Week
• Intensive 6-Week

Please visit the CELOP Dates & Fees page for complete information.

You will receive your CELOP I-20 after you apply to CELOP and before you begin CELOP classes.

CELOP students are eligible to apply to live in university housing. Living on campus is a great way for you to experience university dormitory life and interact with a roommate. If you want to live on campus, you must first submit an application and be accepted to CELOP.

Yes, the CELOP application fee is $110. In addition, there is a tuition deposit fee of $100.

Once you have met the English proficiency requirements to the satisfaction of the Boston University Board of Admissions and have been offered admission to a full-time degree program, you can begin studies the following semester. Please note that the Questrom School of Business provides September intake only.

Keep trying! You may continue your language preparation in our CELOP program in the fall semester and re-take the TOEFL during that time.

You do not have to attend CELOP for acceptance to Boston University. However, CELOP is a great way to strengthen language and gain familiarity with the BU community.

Click here to go start start your CELOP Application.

Application Instructions

Step 1. LOGIN to the Online Application using your BU Login name and Kerberos password

• Do NOT click “Create Account”.

Step 2. Start a New Application

• Select the semester you are applying for.
• If you do not see your desired semester, do not start an application for a different semester.

Supporting Documents
Passport: Upload a copy of your passport to the application.
Financial/Bank Statement: Upload a copy of your financial/bank statement.

Step 3. Pay the application fee & submit your application

• This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• The $100 tuition deposit is a separate payment made later in the process.