Planning Your Return: Summer

This page is a year-round, general resource for summer re-enrollment.

  • Undergraduate students who wish to complete their re-enrollment steps in a time-frame similar to that of their currently-enrolled peers will find the suggested dates listed below helpful.
  • If you are an undergraduate on leave, please look for the USC targeted email communications outlining your re-enrollment steps.
Check your return from leave information in MyBU
  • Log into MyBU > Academics > View Unofficial Transcript > click the expandable link for “Programs”
  • Find the line with the date showing the start of your approved leave of absence.
  • Now, look below the leave of absence line, to find the line (with a future date) that says “Active in Program”.
  • This is your return from leave date.  The date should correspond to the first day of the term for your desired re-enrollment semester.  (If you wish to shorten or lengthen your leave duration, be in touch promptly to discuss options.  Outstanding balances/medical review or other compliance holds on enrollment may prevent us from adjusting your leave duration.)
Medical Review
Students who have taken a leave of absence for medical reasons must complete the medical review process with Student Health Services (SHS) before registering for classes.  Process details and the necessary forms may be found on the Student Health Services website (scroll to the section titled, “Return from Leave of Absence forms”).

Visit the USC’s medical review page, for more information on the process for undergraduates (click the expandable link, “Details for undergraduate students”).

September – January is the optimal time for undergraduates to complete medical review, in order to participate in summer course pre-registration, which opens in February.
Financial Assistance
Scholarships and University grants are generally available only during the academic year. Undergraduate students enrolled in certain programs taking specific courses during the summer term may be eligible for certain BU grants and scholarships. Please check in with BU Financial Assistance about your eligibility for BU grants, federal financial aid, and private loans for the summer. If you are returning from leave in the summer and wish to be considered for financial assistance for the upcoming academic year, review the financial aid section of Planning Your Return: Fall and heed all applicable deadlines.
Academic Advising
Contact your academic advisor/college advising office to discuss course selections. If you are not certain who to contact in your academic area, please refer to the list of advising offices. February – March
Compliance
Check MyBU Student to ensure you are in compliance for registration; address any outstanding issues, as needed.  Additional information about compliance may be found on the Registrar’s website. February
Class Registration
Students may register for Summer courses beginning in late February, provided they have obtained the necessary academic advising, and if applicable, after completing the medical review process.  Register in MyBU Student.  Check out the helpful video guides and knowledge articles to get the best use out of the schedule builder and shopping cart for enrollment. February – beginning of May
Visa Status
Please contact your ISSO advisor at least ninety days before your desired re-entry date, and after completing medical review if applicable. You may require a new DS-2019 or I-20 as part of your return; for additional information, please refer to the ISSO website. February
Housing
Contact BU Housing to inquire about room availability if interested in on-campus housing or make arrangements for accommodations off campus. March
Student Account
* View your bill on MyBU Student.  Note: tuition and fees will not appear until you have registered for the semester. The Summer Term website has more information about tuition and fees.*

Complete your registration and payment by the required deadline, usually by the start of classes. Late fees will be assessed if you complete payment after the stated deadline.

 May
Loan Deferment/Repayment
Contact your loan servicer(s) prior to your return to establish your eligibility for an in-school deferment.
Things to do prior to the start of your Summer classes
* Read BU Today
* Ensure you have access to all necessary course materials
* Check your BU email for important announcements
* Be ready for the first day of session classes