SUMMER STUDY AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY 1 WHY BOSTON? Vibrant, historic - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
SUMMER STUDY AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY 1 WHY BOSTON? Vibrant, historic and cultural hub #1 city in the U.S. Thriving business capital; for international Startup and innovation culture students (QS Best Student Cities, 2016) Major
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(QS Best Student Cities, 2016)
Startup and innovation culture
high-technology research and development, medicine, and education
cultural sites
public transportation
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Champion Sports Teams Free Outdoor Concerts & Festivals Boutique Shopping Entertainment & Nightlife Historic Parks & Neighborhoods Harbor Cruises
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university
learning
(U.S. News & World Report 2017)
(World University Rankings 2017)
(U.S. News & World Report 2017)
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BU students
system
students from around the U.S. and the world
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Hearing
Studies
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2017 Program Dates
Session 1: May 23 – June 30
*apply by April 7
Session 2: July 3 – August 11
*apply by May 19
2017 course listing available online at www.bu.edu/summer/courses
Summer Session Section Designations
Summer 1 Course listings with an A section designation (A1, A2, A3) Summer 2 Course listings with a B section designation (B1, B2, B3) Twelve-week courses Course listings with a C section designation (C1, C2, C3) Course listings with an OL designation are online courses; not available to partner students
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Key to Schools and Colleges
CAS College of Arts & Sciences CFA College of Fine Arts COM College of Communication ENG College of Engineering GRS Graduate School of Arts & Sciences MET Metropolitan College QST Questrom School of Business SAR College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences (Sargent College) SED School of Education SHA School of Hospitality Administration SSW School of Social Work STH School of Theology
Key to Course Levels
000-099 Non-degree credit 100-199 Introductory or general undergraduate 200-299 Intermediate undergraduate 300-499 Advanced undergraduate 500-599 Advanced undergraduate, graduate 600-799 General graduate 800-899 Advanced graduate 900-999 Advanced graduate, directed study and research
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application process, and for which we are not authorized to provide partner tuition discounts:
Management; spaces for non-BU students are limited and restricted to students currently enrolled in an AASCB-accredited MBA program.
undergraduate level biotechnology/biomedical clinical courses)
15% tuition grant is not authorized for these courses.
appropriate placement.
exception of SED and CFA courses which all incur undergraduate-level pricing.
Partnerships Manager; summer syllabi from previous years or semester syllabi will be provided upon request.
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before BU and other visiting students.
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1st shot; or positive titers for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
form of shot; most recent shot must be given in past 10 years
shot must have been given in past 5 years and is required for students living on-campus
varicella titer, or date of chicken pox disease
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by a physician/health institution.
their immunizations from a hospital/clinic/doctor’s office.
least 4 weeks after 1st shot; or positive titers for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) is REQUIRED for enrollment in courses.
(students can submit multiple records).
any outstanding vaccinations; students can receive missing vaccinations at the BU Health Center, but should note that vaccinations can be costly in the U.S.
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addition to the online enrollment form; this is the form from which course enrollments will be made.
representatives will complete this field once an ID number has been generated.
should reflect a contact number for the student, not the student’s family. This number can be an international cell phone number and students can change the listed number at any time – it is used in the BU Alert system, which notifies students when there is an emergency situation on or near campus.
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We ask partner universities to assess ESL proficiency of students and
contact Partnerships Manager with any concerns. Students should have
English proficiency levels equivalent to:
scores which meet these minimums:
reading, 18 in listening, 23 in speaking, and 22 in writing
*For the few courses which require submission of TOEFL/IELTS scores, the requirements would be waived in cases where a student has completed a degree instructed in English.
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should be sent by email (stpartnr@bu.edu), fax (+1-617-353-5532), or post. (Email is preferred.)
I-20 documentation is processed (this is the standard turn-around time; slight delays may be experienced in periods of high application volume, and creation of I-20 documents will not begin until March).
receive an enrollment confirmation email from the Partnerships Manager.
how to pay the SEVIS fee (U.S. government fee for F-1 visa application). Students will need the SEVIS fee payment receipt to apply for an F-1 student visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
the visa processing time for each U.S. Embassy and Consulate varies, and students must have the F-1 visa in their passports before leaving their home country to come to the U.S.
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http://www.bu.edu/summer/international-partner-students/arriving-on- campus.shtml for pre-arrival questions.
to the start of classes. This email will provide information about the International Student Orientation as well as other important notices.
directly with questions prior to arrival.
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schedules, whether they live on campus or off campus.
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Summer 2017 Housing and Dining Rates (listed in USD)
6 weeks 12 weeks Dormitory Room Type (dining plan required) Double/triple-occupancy room (no air-conditioning) $2,856 $1,428 Single-occupancy room (no air-conditioning) $3,696 $1,848 Double-occupancy room (with air-conditioning) $3,276 $1,638 Single-occupancy room (with air-conditioning) $4,200 $2,100 6 weeks 12 weeks Apartment Room Type (dining plan optional) Multiple-occupancy bedroom (no air-conditioning) $3,528 $1,764 Single-occupancy bedroom (no air-conditioning) $4,200 $2,100 6 weeks 12 weeks Dining Plan Type 10 meals per week $1,600 $800 14 meals per week $2,140 $1,070 19 meals per week $2,580 $1,290 Double-occupancy bedroom (with air-conditioning) $3,948 $1,974 Single-occupancy bedroom (with air-conditioning) $5,040 $2,520
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insurance
additional sign-up process and can contact insmed@bu.edu for more information
A comprehensive Student Health Center is located on campus and available to all students. Services include:
In USD BU Visiting International Student Medical Insurance Rates – Summer 2017 Summer 1 Basic Plan: May 22 – July 1 $226 Summer 2 Basic Plan: July 2 – August 12 $232 12-Week Session Basic Plan: May 22 – August 12 $458
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Tuition (8 credits, 2 courses)
$4,884
Undergraduate Courses (2)
$6,142*
Metropolitan College Graduate Courses (2) Reflects the 2017 preferred partnership rate – a reduction of 7.5%. Notes Student Services Fee
$60 $60
Additional fees, such as lab fees, may apply for specific courses.
Tuition Breakdown (listed in USD)
Total:
$4,944 $6,202
Payable to Boston University *Graduate courses in colleges other than Metropolitan College will have different tuition rates. See http://www.bu.edu/summer/tuition-and-fees/ for more information on all tuition rates.
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Cost of Living Estimates (listed in USD)
(other than previously described Health Insurance and Room & Board costs) 6 weeks Notes Books & Supplies $400 Estimated expense (not payable to BU) Incidentals $700 Estimate including local transportation & personal expenses (not payable to BU) 12 weeks $600 $1,100
In addition to mandatory tuition and fees, and optional health insurance and room and board costs, students should anticipate additional costs of living while studying at BU during the summer. These costs are estimates and will vary by student.
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Step 5: (May - August) Students travel to Boston and attend
Step 4: (March - June) I-20 documents (which allow students to apply for an F-1 visa at U.S. consulate or embassy) are sent to partner university via FedEx. Step 3 (January - June): Summer Term reviews enrollment materials, registers students into courses, and sends confirmation to student and partner university. Step 2 (January - May): Students complete online enrollment form and provide supplemental materials to partner university or BU directly. Materials should be submitted to Partnerships Manager via email. Step 1 (January - May): Partner university provides Summer Term with a list of nominated students or sends nominations on a rolling basis. For partner universities who pay directly for their students: Summer Term invoices partner university and partner university remits payment.
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(apply by April 7)
(apply by May 19)
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Program Manager, International Partnerships