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First-Years

Transfers

• Complete your New Student Orientation Homework

  Before you attend Orientation, you must complete the following:

  • (due by June 27): This part of the Orientation Checklist is required for all students. It is vital that you submit the Survey to continue the course registration process for Orientation.
    • After you submit your Survey, You will receive your "Schedule your Appointment" email. Check your BU email regularly for the link to schedule this appointment.
  • : Required only if your major/minor/program requires Calculus I and you do not have credit for MATH 224 & 225. If applicable, enroll in the free online summer Calculus Workshop.
  • Chemistry Readiness Assessment: Required only if your major/minor/program requires CHEM 104 or 107 and you do not have credit for CHEM 104 or 107.  If applicable, enroll in the free online summer Chemistry Workshop.
  • Explore Options & Tell Us About Your Interests: In the Advising and Registration Survey, you’ll be asked to share more about what you’re curious about or excited to study—even if you’re undecided! You’ll also be asked to:
    • - You'll be asked to list your top 8–10 choices in the Advising and Registration Survey.
    • - You’ll also be asked to rank your top seminar course preferences in the same survey.
    • - º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø offers courses in 16 different languages! This spreadsheet outlines the different options for Fall 2025.

• Complete your New Student Orientation Homework

  Before you meet with an academic advisor, you must complete the following:

  • : This part of the Orientation Checklist is required for all students. The sooner you complete your survey, the sooner you can make your Advising & Registration Appointment. General Advising appointments for Transfer students are June 2 - June 20, and faculty advising appointments take place June 9-13. Do not delay!
    • After you submit your Survey, You will receive your "Schedule your Appointment" email. Check your BU email regularly for the link to schedule this appointment.
  • : Required only if your major/minor/program requires Calculus I and you do not have credit for MATH 224 & 225. If applicable, enroll in the free online summer Calculus Workshop.
  • Chemistry Readiness Assessment: Required only if your major/minor/program requires CHEM 104 or 107 and you do not have credit for CHEM 104 or 107.  If applicable, enroll in the free online summer Chemistry Workshop.
  • Explore Options & Tell Us About Your Interests: In the Advising and Registration Survey, you’ll be asked to share more about what you’re curious about or excited to study—even if you’re undecided! You’ll also be asked to:
    • - You'll be asked to list your top 8–10 choices in the Advising and Registration Survey.
    • - º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø offers courses in 16 different languages! This spreadsheet outlines the different options for Fall 2025.

First-Years

Transfers

• Attend your Two-Day New Student Orientation Session

  This is your official introduction to the BU community - don't miss it!

• Schedule an Appointment with your Advisor

  You will receive a "Schedule your Appointment" email after you submit your Advising & Registration Survey. Check your BU email regularly for the link to schedule this appointment.

First-Years

Transfers

• Attend your Academic Advising Appointment
  • The virtual appointment will take place 1-6 business days after your Orientation session. Your advisor will:
    • Review your fall 2025 schedule
    • Discuss your academic goals and next steps
    • Answer any questions about fall 2025 course planning
  • You will receive a "Schedule your Appointment" email after you submit your Advising & Registration Survey and approximately 2 business days before your Orientation session. Check your BU email regularly for the link to schedule this appointment.
  • Students who do not schedule / do not attend their advising appointment are at risk of being dropped from fall 2025 classes.

• Attend your New Student Orientation Session

  This is your official introduction to the BU community - don't miss it!

First-Years

Transfers

• Prepare for Move-In!

  You have completed the Academic Advising portion of your Orientation - great work!! Now, continue to the next step to explore additional resources that will support your transition to º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø.

• Receive your registration PIN and register for courses

  Transfer students need to complete the following steps to receive their registration PIN:

  • Complete their Advising & Registration Survey
  • Meet with an Academic Advisor, and
  • Attend New Student Programs Orientation
  • Registreation for Transfer Students runs through June 20th

  If you have completed all of these steps, you will receive your PIN the day after your New Student Programs Orientation session.

  Be sure to check out º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø registration videos found here.