PhD & MD/PhD – Summer 2016 Registration
MD/PhD Students in BUSM: Medical students in year I, II, III & IV should register through the Medical School.
On-Line Registration Procedures:
- Meet with your advisor and discuss course selection.
- Log into Student Link using your BU login name and Kerberos password and make course selections.
- Students enrolled in less than 12 credits who wish to be certified full-time, should obtain signatures on the printed Certified Full Time (CFT) Form.
Important Links and Forms, all accessible from the Students page.
- Course Offerings
- Important Dates for pertinent deadlines
- GMS Forms
- Registration Forms
- Certified Full Time (CFT) Form (if taking a course (s) or registering as a continuing study student)
- Class Adjustment Form (add/drop form)
- MD/PhD Program Transition Form
- Withdrawal and Leave of Absence Form
- Petition Forms and Special Request Forms
- Diploma and Degree Completion
- Dissertation, Thesis and Capstone Forms
Additional Information
International Students
Please visit the ISSO site for additional information
Completion of Graduate Study
All students in graduate study in the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences must register for two consecutive semesters prior to completion of their degree. All final documents, including the dissertation (if applicable), must be submitted during the last registered semester according to the deadlines on the graduation calendar, and will not be accepted unless all other coursework and requirements of the specific degree have been completed.
Continuing Students
Continuing Students with Courses: All students continuing in a program who will be registering for less than 12 credits, must follow the registration guidelines above and meet with their advisor/program director to discuss course selection and obtain an Academic Advising Access code for on-line registration. A Certified Full-Time (CFT) Form must be submitted via the GMS website Student Page online form submission. Students must indicate the type of independent work to be completed during the semester. Please note that specific details of objectives are required including hours per week or the request may be denied. Visa regulations require that most International students maintain full-time status either by course registration or by certification.
Continuing Students without Courses: All students who are no longer taking coursework and are working on their thesis or other degree requirements, must register as a continuing student zero credits. A Certified Full-Time (CFT) Form must be submitted. This form must be submitted via the GMS website Student Page online form submission. Students should indicate the type of independent work to be completed during the semester. Please note that specific details of objectives are required including hours per week or the request may be denied. Visa regulations require that most International students maintain full-time status either by course registration or by certification.
Continuing Students Part-Time without Courses: All part-time continuing students may register on-line for the course (Summer II – GMS MS S 984 B1).
Class Adjustment Guidelines
The Class Adjustment Form should be used to add or drop a class. Please pay close attention to the add/drop deadlines.
Adding a Course:
- Students may add a course via on-line registration or with the Class Adjustment Form for summer I through May 27, 2016 and Summer II through July 11, 2016. Some GMS courses are restricted from on-line registration. For these courses, students must submit a Registration Form or a Class Adjustment Form with instructor and advisor signature.
Dropping a Course(s):
- Students may drop a course via on-line registration following the approval of their advisor without academic penalty or a “W” grade for standard courses (Summer I by May 27, 2016 and Summer II by July 11, 2016).
- Students who choose to drop a course after the designated drop deadline must obtain both the instructor and advisor signatures, complete the Class Adjustment Form and will receive a “W” grade on their transcript. Drop with a (W) by June 15, 2016 for Summer I and July 28, 2016 for Summer II. After the deadlines students may not drop standard courses.
- To add or drop a non‐standard course, students should use Student Link to view pertinent add/drop deadlines because non‐standard classes have a customized drop schedule.
- Students should check their student account as they add and drop classes after the payment deadline and notify the GMS Registrar if their student status changes from part‐time (0‐11 credits) to full‐time (12‐18credits) (or vice-versa) in order to have their certification code corrected. Please notify Ms. Sherill Ashe, GMS Financial Aid Administrator (617-638-5216) in the GMS office – Room L 309.
Summer Research Registration For PhD Students
PhD students who are engaged in full-time research during the summer as an essential component of their PhD degree program are eligible to register for Summer Research registration status. The purpose is to provide a no-cost mechanism whereby graduate students who are engaged in academic research during the summer can be appropriately recognized as students for purposes of loan eligibility and tax considerations. A student seeking Summer Research status, should complete the PhD Summer Research Status form on the GMS Student Form Page online submission. Online form must be submitted prior to the start of the Summer Session II.
Note: This does not apply to MD/PhD students in BUSM I who will be doing the required summer 8-10 week lab rotation.
MD/PhD Students Obtaining Summer Research Status
BUSM I AND BUSM II: If you plan to transition to research studies in the Fall 2016 semester, please complete the MD/PhD Transition Form on the GMS Student Forms online submission. If you are doing an alternative curriculum, please notify Ms. Lynese Wallace in GMS room L 317.
Address Change, Payment, Stipends and Health Insurance
Stipend Checks: All PhD students who are currently in the research years need to register by April 30, 2016 to ensure that a June stipend check is issued on time. You should also check with your departmental administrator to make sure the necessary paperwork is in order.
Financial Aid Vouchers, Fellowships, Scholarships and Deadlines: If you have been awarded a scholarship or a fellowship, please contact Ms. Sherill Ashe (L-309) as soon as possible to establish your financial aid awards, prior to the payment deadlines.
Payment & Payment Deadlines : Payments are made to Boston University, Student Accounting Services, 881 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Payment options for degree candidates are listed on the Student Accounting Services web site . Continuing students are expected to use the Student Account Inquiry function on Student Link to check the balance due on their student account.
Email Communications: Please be reminded that all important GMS communications are e-mailed to your BU e-mail account. It is important that you check your BU e-mail regularly. For those of you who wish to have your e-mail forwarded from your BU account to a different account, please be sure your e-mail forwarding is functioning.
Address Changes: Update change of address on BU Student Link.
Withdrawing from the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences
Withdrawing means to officially drop ALL courses. MD/PhD students, please see Dr. John Schwartz in the GMS office L 317. All Ph.D. Students should discuss their situation with their Department Chair/ Program Director and advisor. Submit the Withdrawal/Leave of Absence Form to the GMS Registrar. Students must return within one year of requesting a LOA to be reinstated without reapplying. In Addition all PhD students requesting a LOA and /or withdrawal from GMS should meet with the Associate Provost, Dr. Linda Hyman. Appointments can be arranged by contacting Danielle Simeone or calling 617-638-5138. Additional expansion of the rules governing leave of absences and withdrawal can be found here. Please follow the refund calendar for key dates.
Please contact Millie Agosto (millie@bu.edu) or stop by the GMS office L-309 for assistance with registration. You should be prepared to pay for summer courses at the time of registration.