Boston University

Boston University requires a minimum of 128 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. BU accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, BU has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 89% of students who start college at BU complete all the credits required within six years.

BU offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: BU may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At BU?

BU has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	false
Science	false
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with BU directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at BU

When choosing a major, BU students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at BU.

Student Designed Majors

BU allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

BU does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at BU

BU offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boston University

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Does BU Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ BU does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does BU Offer Online Classes?

✅ BU has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does BU Offer AP Credit?

✅ BU offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does BU Have An Honors Program?

✅ BU offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at BU.

Does BU Require Internships?

❌ Students at BU are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Boston University

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Boston University Library

The main library on campus is the Mugar Memorial Library and there are 12 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at BU

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

BU does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does BU have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

BU has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at BU include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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