{"id":48563,"date":"2016-02-24T09:57:42","date_gmt":"2016-02-24T14:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/?page_id=48563"},"modified":"2025-10-17T11:04:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T15:04:39","slug":"spring-masters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/academics\/registration\/spring-masters\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Registration: Master&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Online Registration Procedures<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meet with your advisor to discuss course selection prior to on-line registration in MYBU.<\/li>\n<li>Register online with MyBU Student Portal using your BU login name, Kerberos password<\/li>\n<li>Submit a Certified Full Time (CFT) Form if you enrolled in less than 12 credits and eligible to be certified full-time<\/li>\n<li>Verify your schedule on MyBU Student Portal and Blackboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong> Full-time candidates may not register for more than 18 course credits without written approval from both the program director and academic advisor. If permission is granted, an additional per-credit tuition charge will apply for each credit exceeding the 18-credit limit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Students may NOT register or audit courses in other colleges at the University.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Important Links and Forms<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/academics\/registration\/gms-course-offerings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Current Course Offerings<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/gms-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Calendar link<\/span><\/a> for pertinent deadlines<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/academics\/student-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Student Forms<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Certified Full Time (CFT) Form (Less than 12 credits)<\/li>\n<li>Class Add\/Drop Form<\/li>\n<li>Withdrawal and Leave of Absence Form<\/li>\n<li>Petition Forms<\/li>\n<li>Diploma, Thesis Information and Graduation<\/li>\n<li>MAMS and OHS Specific Forms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Additional Information<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>International Students<\/strong>: Please visit the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"> ISSO<\/span><\/a> site for additional information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Completion of Graduate Study:<\/strong> All students completing degree requirements in one year are required to register for a total of four semesters (fall, spring, summer I and summer II). All GMS continuing students are required to register continuously until all degree requirements are completed including the final submission of thesis (if applicable). Students planning to graduate must submit a diploma application and follow the deadlines on the graduation calendar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Continuing Students Certified Full-Time \u2013 With Courses:<\/strong> 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 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 and supervisor or the request may be denied. Visa regulations require that most International students maintain full-time status either by course registration or by certification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Continuing Students Certified Full-Time \u2013 Without Courses:<\/strong> 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 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 and supervisor or the request may be denied. Visa regulations require that most International students maintain full-time status either by course registration or by certification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Continuing Students Part-time &#8211; Without Courses:<\/strong> All Part-Time continuing students may register on-line via the MyBU Student Portal Online Registration for the spring semester \u2013 course #GMS MS 984 A1.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Class Add\/Drop Form<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Please pay close attention to the add\/drop deadlines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adding a Course (s):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students may add a course via on-line registration or with the GMS online Add\/Drop Form by the add a course deadline listed on the <span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/calendars\/semester\/\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Registrar Calendar Semester Dates.<\/a><\/span> Some GMS courses are restricted from on-line registration. For these courses, students must submit GMS online Add\/Drop Form.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dropping a Course(s):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any adjustments to course loads may increase or decrease the tuition due for the semester. Please contact the<span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"> <a href=\"mailto:GMSRegistrar@bu.edu\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\">GMSRegistrar@bu.edu<\/a> <\/span>regarding tuition adjustments.<\/li>\n<li>Dropping all classes constitutes withdrawing from the university. A LOA\/Withdrawal Form must be submitted.<\/li>\n<li>Students may drop a course via on-line registration following the approval of their advisor without academic penalty or a W no later than the date listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/calendars\/semester\/\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Registrar Calendar<\/span> <span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Semester Dates<\/span><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Students who choose to drop a course after the designated date listed on the <span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/calendars\/semester\/\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Registrar Calendar Semester Dates \u00a0<\/a><\/span>must submit a Class Add\/Drop Form.\u00a0 Students will receive a \u201cW\u201d grade on their transcript.\u00a0 Students <strong>may not drop<\/strong> standard courses after the deadline listed on the <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/calendars\/semester\/\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Registrar Calendar Semester Dates<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>To add or drop a non\u2010standard course students should use the MyBU Student Portal to view pertinent add\/drop deadlines because non\u2010standard classes have a customized drop schedule.<\/li>\n<li>If your student status changes from part\u2010time (0\u201011 credits) to full\u2010time (12\u201016 credits) or vice-versa in order to have tuition charges corrected notify the <span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"mailto:GMSRegistrar@bu.edu\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\">GMSRegistrar@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>For Financial Aid adjustment student must notify Student Financial Services, at <span class=\"baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"> 617-358-6550<a title=\"Call: 617-358-6550\" style=\"margin: 0px; border: currentColor; left: 0px; top: 0px; width: 16px; height: 16px; right: 0px; bottom: 0px; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: middle; float: none; display: inline; white-space: nowrap; position: static !important;\" href=\"#\"><\/a><\/span> or at\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"mailto:osfs-gms@bu.edu\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\">osfs-gms@bu.edu.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Federal Financial Aid and Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students may <strong>not<\/strong> register or use federal financial aid towards courses that will not count towards their degree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Address Change, Payment, Billing, and Health Insurance<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Financing Options:<\/strong> It is important to register and apply for loans early. Please visit the GMS website for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/osfs\/cost-of-attendance-bot\/graduate-medical-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">financing options<\/span>, <\/a>downloads &amp; other information. Student making any class adjustment to their fall semester schedule will be responsible for notifying Student Financial Services\u00a0 at<span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"> <a href=\"mailto:osfs-gms@bu.edu\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\">osfs-gms@bu.edu<\/a><\/span> for any Financial Aid adjustment needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Billing<\/span>:\u00a0 <\/strong>For individualized and up-to-date information regarding your Student Account, please visit the <span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/mybu\/\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a><\/span>. Students should contact the GMS Registrar&#8217;s Office or Financial Aid Administrator for any billing error.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Payment &amp; Payment Deadlines:<\/strong> All students must be registered and settle their accounts by the deadline listed on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentaccountingservices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Student Accounting Services<\/span><\/a> page.\u00a0 Once you complete settlement of your Student Account, you will be considered officially registered and will be entitled to the use of University services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Health Insurance Massachusetts Law:<\/strong> Massachusetts Law stipulates that college students registered must be covered by health insurance. Students registered at Boston University are automatically charged for the BASIC student health insurance plan <span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aetnastudenthealth.com\/en\/school\/711110\/members.html\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Aetna Student Health)<\/a><\/span>. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:insmed@bu.edu\">Ellen <span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Millman<\/span><\/a> in Student Accounting Services with any questions or for assistance. If a student is charged for BASIC health insurance but is already covered under a comparable health insurance plan based in the United States, he or she may waive the charge on the MyBU Student Portal under the \u201cMoney Matters\u201d tab. Waivers should be completed before the payment deadline. Students who have health insurance charge (s) on their bills cannot ignore the charge. The charge (s) must be paid, waived, or removed by <span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentaccountingservices\/home\/\" style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Student Accounting Services<\/a><\/span> by the deadlines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>E-mail Communications: <\/strong>All important GMS communications are e-mailed to the student\u2019s BU e-mail account. It is important that students check their BU e-mail regularly. For those student\u2019s who wish to have their e-mail forwarded from their BU account to a different account, please be sure the e-mail forwarding is functioning correctly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address Changes\/Forwarding Address: <\/strong>Students may change their address in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/mybu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">MyBU Student Portal<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Withdrawing or Taking a Leave of Absence<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Last day to Officially Take a Leave of Absence or Withdraw from the University for Spring 2026 as listed on the<span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"> Withdrawal and Tuition Refund Schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A student <i>Withdraws <\/i>from a program when they officially drop ALL courses taken during the current semester and leave their program of study prior to completion of their degree.<\/p>\n<p>A student requests a <i>Leave of Absence<\/i> (LOA) to take a period of time off prior to resuming and completing their program. (students may only take up to two academic semester&#8217;s of a Leave of Absence).<\/p>\n<p>Students must return within one year of requesting a LOA to be reinstated without reapplying. Additional expansion of the rules governing leave of absences and withdrawal can be found on the <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/academics\/registration\/\">registration page<\/a><\/span>. Please follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentaccountingservices\/resources\/withdrawal-and-tuition-refund-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>refund calendar<\/span><\/a> for key dates.<\/p>\n<p>Students should discuss their situation with their advisor\/program director and submit the Withdrawal Form or Leave of Absence Form to the GMSRegistrar@bu.edu .<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Boston University does not permit a student to enroll simultaneously in more than one graduate program either within Boston University or at another institution, unless those programs have been previously approved by the Trustees of Boston University as a combined degree program.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Boston University does not permit a student to enroll simultaneously in more than one graduate program either within Boston University or at another institution, unless those programs have been previously approved by the Trustees of Boston University as a combined degree program.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2496,"featured_media":0,"parent":32657,"menu_order":12,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/48563"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2496"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48563"}],"version-history":[{"count":51,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/48563\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":105510,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/48563\/revisions\/105510"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32657"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}