Independent Study courses may also be arranged. Upon completion of a semester, students will earn 16-20 Boston University credits. Top of Page Other Programs Students can take a leave of absence from Boston University to study in overseas programs sponsored by other American colleges and universities, or to enroll directly in foreign colleges and universities. Credits from overseas can be transferred to Boston University, provided that the student selects an approved program and has obtained prior approval for the program through his or her academic advisor and the Division of International Programs, and that academic performance overseas is satisfactory. Students must meet the admission requirements of the overseas program they are applying to in order to participate in study abroad programs.
New semesters begin every two months throughout the year.
Prerequisite is one semester of a college laboratory science or equivalent. This eight-week program is the summer version of SEA Semester. SEA Summer Session is held during the months of June and July. Prerequisite is one semester of a college laboratory science or equivalent. A survey of the characteristics and processes of the global ocean.