Boston, MA
Dates:
May 23 - Jun 29
Deadline:
passed
Boston University is open to all during the summer. Each year, more than 7,500 motivated students from the United States and around the world take the opportunity to attend Summer Term.
Simply register for the courses you wish to take—no application required!
Why study at BU in the summer?because:
Choose from 700+ courses in a wide selection of subjects from 12 of BU’s schools and colleges.
Benefit from convenient six-week sessions and offerings on campus and online.
Fulfill your Hub units—BU summer courses count for Hub requirements the same as in the school year.
Catch up on credits, complete a prerequisite, or finish a degree requirement.
Focus on one or two courses in an intensive academic environment.
Build up your subject-matter expertise or explore a new subject for your own enrichment.
Hone your professional skillset with a course focusing on analytics, business, communication, information. technology, project management, or writing.
Enjoy smaller class sizes—or study with a BU professor you’ve heard about.
Connect with a global community of students and professionals.
Experience Boston at its best: in the summer!
The Emergence of Modern Europe: Renaissance to the Present
What is Europe? This course explores the emergence of Europe as an idea and place. It draws on literature and art from Machiavelli to Russian ballet to explain Europe's changing meaning; and focuses on nation- and state-building to explain Europe's shifting boundaries
Boston, MA
May 23 - Jun 29
Payment Deadline
May 23
Registration for summer 2023 opens on February 16, 2023 at 7 am. Keep in mind that some courses have prerequisites. It is your responsibility to make sure you have fulfilled the necessary prerequisites before starting a summer course.
To learn more about the registration process, please visit our How to Register page => https://www.bu.edu/summer/international-college-students/how-to-register/
Current Boston University students should use the Student Link to register and add/drop courses, whenever possible. Use the forms below if necessary=> https://www.bu.edu/studentlink
US students who are new to Boston University can register and add/drop courses using our online registration system or by completing the forms below.
Summer 1 Registration Form
Summer 2 Registration Form
Directory Information Restriction Form (optional)
Summer Add/Drop Form
Permission to Audit a Course Form
With our open enrollment policy, you don’t have to apply for admission to BU in order to take summer courses. Simply register for the courses that interest you. Registration for summer 2023 opens on February 16, 2023 at 7 am. Keep in mind that some courses have prerequisites. It is students responsibility to make sure they have fulfilled the necessary prerequisites before starting a summer course.
Current Bu Students
Summer Term is comprised of two, six-week summer sessions. Students can take up to two courses (8–10 credits) during each summer session. Students wanting to take an overload of more than two courses in a session need permission from their BU school or college. The overload course cannot be added on the Student Link, but must be added using a Summer Add/Drop form.
High School Students
Summer Term offers five pre-college programs for those entering eighth through twelfth grade.
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