Dropping a Course

To drop a course or courses, visit the MyBU Student Portal. If you are unable to drop your course on the MyBU Student Portal, you must submit the Add/Drop Form. Upon receipt of this form, the Office of the University Registrar will adjust your account according to the refund policy below. Please be aware that the add/drop deadlines as noted on MET’s academic calendars may differ from the refund dates..

Withdrawing From All Courses

To withdraw from all of your courses, you must complete the Withdrawal/Leave of Absence Form (you can also download the form) and submit it to:

Boston University Metropolitan College
Enrollment & Student Success
1010 Commonwealth Avenue, 1st Floor
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-2980 | Email: metwdloa@bu.edu

Upon receipt of your official withdrawal form, the Office of the University Registrar will adjust your account according to the refund policy dates. Withdrawal deadlines can be found on the academic calendars. Please be aware that withdrawal dates may be different than the refund dates.

For additional registration information and resources please refer to the following pages on the Office of the University Registrar website:

Financial Aid Recipients

The policies above are academic and related only to tuition refunds. Separate regulations govern federal student loans and may require BU to reduce or cancel a previously disbursed loan when your enrollment changes.

Learn how dropping a course, withdrawing from the semester, or taking a leave of absence may affect your eligibility for financial aid or scholarships: