All other students must hold an appropriate visa before beginning their studies at Boston University. In lieu of this statement, you may send a certified bank letter addressed to the Office of International Admissions indicating that the total projected educational and living expenses for the academic year are within the financial means of your sponsor. If you indicated on your application that you intend to live in a Boston University residence, information concerning housing will be sent to you. All students who begin their undergraduate studies at Boston University will be required to take the Boston University Writing Assessment. The Boston University Writing Assessment will be given during Orientation followed by a mandatory information session for all international students.
Temporary housing is available for students attending the International Student Orientation.
Transfer Students Students transferring from other colleges or universities may be eligible to receive credits for previous coursework. A careful review of necessary educational documents will determine eligibility. Please note that certain restrictions apply depending on the particular program to which one is admitted. These restrictions may severely limit or even preclude the application of transfer credit.