Summer College Courses at Boston University (BU) Summer Term 2008
Current BU Students FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What are the requirements to take Summer Term courses?
  2. How many courses can I take during Summer Term?
  3. Can I change my registration by adding or dropping courses?
  4. Is financial aid available during Summer Term?
  5. What does it cost to attend Summer Term courses?
  6. How do I pay tuition and fees?
  7. When is the due date for tuition and fees?
  8. Is the tuition remission benefit for BU employees available during Summer Term?
  9. How do I withdraw from a course?
  10. Who can I contact at Boston University if I have more questions?

 

  1. What are the requirements to take Summer Term courses?

    Boston University students can register using WebReg on the Student Link. An advisor signature is not required to register for summer classes, although it is recommended that you consult with your advisor on all course selection issues.

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  3. How many courses can I take during Summer Term?

    Students can take up to two courses (8 credits) during each summer session. Students wanting to take an overload of more than two courses in a session need permission from their school or college. The overload course can not be added on the Student Link, but must be added using a Summer Term Class Adjustment Form.

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  5. Can I change my registration by adding or dropping courses?

    Students can change their courses on the Student Link up until the add/drop deadline for each session.

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  7. Is financial aid available during Summer Term?

    Financial aid for summer enrollment is limited to certain federal student loans, certain federal and private credit-based loans, and Federal Work Study. Students must meet eligibility requirements to qualify. There are no summer grants or scholarships available from Boston University. See www.bu.edu/finaid for further information.

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  9. What does it cost to attend Summer Term courses?

    The Tuition and Fees section of the Summer Term website lists the per credit cost of summer courses by school and college. Tuition amounts are also listed beneath each course description in the Courses section.

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  11. How do I pay tuition and fees?

    Checks or money orders in U.S. dollars should be made payable to Boston University and sent to Student Accounting Services, 881 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215.

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  13. When is the due date for tuition and fees?

    Payments are due by the first day of each summer session.

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  15. Is the tuition remission benefit for BU employees available during Summer Term?

    Yes. Tuition remission is available for eligible Boston University employees during the Summer Term, as long as you remain an employee through the end of August. See www.bu.edu/hr for additional information.

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  17. How do I withdraw from a course?

    Students can drop courses on the Student Link or by completing a Summer Term Class Adjustment Form until the drop deadlines noted on the Summer Term calendar. After the drop deadline, there is no credit for tuition or fees. Students can withdraw from courses with a ‘W’ grade until the deadlines noted in the Calendar. Please note that lack of attendance will not drop or withdraw you from a course. Students who do not officially drop a course are held responsible for full tuition and fees.

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  19. Who can I contact at Boston University if I have more questions?

    Please contact the Summer Term office with any questions that you might have.

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