Admissions and Financial Information
NOTE: This site is an archive of 2010-2011 programs and policies at 波士顿大学 Metropolitan College. If you are looking for current information about Metropolitan College and its programs, please go to our official website: www.bu.edu/met.
Applications for Admission
Undergraduate: For application materials, visit www.bu.edu/met/admissions or call Undergraduate Student Services at 617-353-2980.
Graduate: For application materials, visit www.bu.edu/met/admissions or contact the appropriate Metropolitan College academic department.
Official Registration
All students are expected to register during the normal registration period each semester. Exact dates, methods, times, and locations of registration are published online at www.bu.edu/met or in the Metropolitan College Course Schedule each semester. However, all students registering for standard courses must be registered before the end of the second week of classes each semester. Students in special programs that commence later in a semester should consult with program administrators for registration information. Students who are applying for loans or who are recipients of financial assistance will have their applications or awards terminated if they are not registered by the official registration deadline. An officially registered student is one who has registered for classes, paid all charges (current and past), and been approved by Student Accounting Services.
Tuition and Fees 2010/2011
Tuition and fees must be paid in full. A deferred payment program is available for part-time students (see following section on Deferred Payment). Checks must be made payable to 波士顿大学. No student may withdraw in good standing unless all current obligations to the University are paid. The Trustees of the University reserve the right to change tuition rates or fees at their discretion.
Late Payment Payment received after the official deadline will result in a minimum late payment fee of $150 for part-time students and $300 for full-time students.
Part-Time Tuition:
Undergraduate (1–12 credits)
Graduate (1–11.5 credits)
Courses Numbered 100–599
Tuition, unless otherwise noted, per credit: $362
Courses Numbered 600 and Above
Tuition, unless otherwise noted, per credit: $721
Tuition for non-Metropolitan College day courses per credit: $1,228
Registration fee: $40
Late payment fee (minimum): $150
Laboratory Courses Students may be charged a higher rate for courses designated as laboratory courses. These allow access to, and use of, course-related equipment, University facilities, and supplies. The laboratory fee for non-computer science courses is $200 per course for the 2010/2011 year.
Cross Registration Metropolitan College students who wish to cross register in other schools and colleges of the University must pay the base rate of $1,228 per credit unless otherwise noted in the class schedule. Students may not take more than one non-Metropolitan College course in a semester. Students must register for a majority of their semester course load at Metropolitan College. However, under extraordinary circumstances students may petition for an exception to this rule through Metropolitan College Undergraduate Student Services. Undergraduate students taking more than three courses (12.5 to 18 credits) will be assessed the University’s full-time tuition rate. Graduate students taking three or more courses (12 to 18 credits) will be assessed the University’s full-time tuition rate. Full-time degree candidates from other 波士顿大学 schools that have permission from their academic counselors to take Metropolitan College classes still pay full‑time tuition.
Housing Part-time students normally are not eligible for University housing. However, from time to time housing is available for part-time students. For information about availability of housing and eligibility requirements, contact Housing, 617-353-3511.
Full-Time Tuition:
Undergraduate (12.5–18 credits)
Graduate (12–18 credits)
Tuition per year: $39,314
Additional charge of $1,228 per credit in excess of 18 credits
Registration Fee: $40
Undergraduate Student fees per year: $550
Graduate Student George Sherman Union fee per year: $194
Graduate Student Health fee per year: $208
Late payment fee (minimum): $150
Note: Students who wish to enroll in three or more courses or who wish to enroll in any day-school course must consult a Metropolitan College academic counselor. Students who wish to take three or more courses per semester must have their Registration Forms signed by a Metropolitan College academic counselor, faculty advisor, or the associate dean for academic affairs. Metropolitan College students wishing to take other 波士顿大学 courses should refer to the bulletins of the respective schools and colleges for course descriptions and tuition rates.
Science & Engineering Program Students—Science & Engineering Program students taking 12 or more credits are charged the University’s full-time tuition rate.
Graduate Students (any student registering for a 600-level course and above will be considered a graduate student)—Graduate degree candidates and non-degree students enrolling in graduate-level courses who register for 12 or more credits will be charged the University’s full-time tuition and a $97 George Sherman Union fee, plus a $104 Health Services fee per semester (for Charles River Campus students only).
Medical Insurance
The 2010/2011 cost of the 波士顿大学 Student Medical Insurance plan for full-time and three-quarter time students (U.S. citizens and international) is: 波士顿大学 Student BASIC Plan: $1,676; or 波士顿大学 Student PLUS Plan: $2,299 per year.
Massachusetts law requires all students enrolled in at least 75 percent of the full-time curriculum to participate in his or her school’s Student Health Program, or in a health benefit plan with comparable coverage. If the student does not wish to participate in the 波士顿大学 Student Health Insurance plan, he or she must annually file a Medical Insurance Waiver form that certifies that the student is participating in a health benefit plan with comparable coverage. Registered students can complete the Medical Insurance Waiver form online using the Student Link at www.bu.edu/studentlink. A paper version of the waiver form can be downloaded by visiting www.bu.edu/comp/saweb, and should be completed and returned to Student Accounting Services, 881 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215-1390 by the waiver deadline.
Other part-time students enrolled in less than 75 percent of the full-time course load are also eligible to purchase the medical insurance. For information, contact Student Accounting Services at 617-353-2264.
The insurance premium is subject to change.
Deferred Payment
Part-time Metropolitan College students who wish to make monthly payments may do so through a deferred payment program. Please refer to the Metropolitan College Course Schedule for further information. A nonrefundable service charge and a minimum down payment of one-fourth the total tuition and full payment of fees for the semester are required at the time of registration.
Graduate Fellowships and Assistantships
A limited number of graduate fellowships and assistantships are available to qualified Metropolitan College graduate degree candidates. For information about the fellowships and assistantships and instructions on how to apply, call the department which is offering the graduate degree.
Memorial Scholarship
Metropolitan College has established funds for the Florence E. and David A. Simons Memorial Scholarship. Students, faculty, alumni, and administrators have been contributors. Anyone wishing to make a contribution to the fund should do so through the Office of the Dean, Metropolitan College, 617-353-3010.
The Bryan D. Willard Memorial Scholarship
In 2006, 波士顿大学’s Metropolitan College established the Bryan D. Willard Memorial Scholarship in memorial of Marine Captain Bryan Willard, a highly decorated officer and graduate student at Metropolitan College who was killed in the line of duty.
This scholarship is open to members or veterans of the armed forces who have been awarded a Purple Heart for a wound received while in combat. Spouses and children of veterans killed in the line of duty are also eligible and encouraged to apply.
Two awards of $5,000 are available each academic year. Scholarship funds are for the exclusive use toward tuition costs for undergraduate or graduate courses at Metropolitan College, and must be used during the fall and spring semesters immediately following the award.
For eligibility details and further information, please contact Undergraduate Student Services at 617-353-2980 or metuss@bu.edu, or visit www.bu.edu/met/scholarship.
Scholarship for Community College Graduates
Metropolitan College offers a scholarship program specifically designed to benefit students who earned an associate degree at one of the following Boston area community colleges: Bunker Hill Community College, Mass Bay Community College, Middlesex Community College, Northern Essex Community College, Quinsigamond Community College, and Roxbury Community College.
A total of 25 recipients of this annual scholarship will receive a 50 percent tuition scholarship for up to 12 credits per semester while they complete their bachelor’s degree at Metropolitan College. Those selected for the Scholarship for Community College Graduates willbe required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above to continue to receive the tuition benefits of the program.
For eligibility details and further information, please contact Undergraduate Student Services at 617-353-2980 or metuss@bu.edu, or visit www.bu.edu/met/scholarship.
Scholarship for Cancer Patients & Survivors
Funded by donations from alumni and friends, Metropolitan College offers a scholarship for those currently in the care of Boston Medical Center (BMC) or the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI). The 波士顿大学 Metropolitan College Scholarship for Cancer Patients & Survivors provides tuition assistance based on financial need and treatment status.
Scholarship awards can be used toward any full-time, part-time, or non-degree Metropolitan College classroom program at the undergraduate level. Awards are made on a course-by-course basis; applicants who wish to pursue a degree program must also complete the Metropolitan College application process. The scholarship does not apply to online courses.
For eligibility details and further information, please contact Undergraduate Student Services at 617-353-2980 or metuss@bu.edu.
Metropolitan College Alumni Scholarship
This unique scholarship program for undergraduate students was established and is funded by Metropolitan College Alumni. Annually, the Metropolitan College Alumni Scholarship Committee awards tuition scholarships to selected academically qualified, part-time undergraduates who are close to graduation and who require financial assistance to complete their degree. These scholarships are designed to recognize the academic achievement of Metropolitan College students while helping to meet their distinctive financial needs. For eligibility details and further information, please contact Undergraduate Student Services at 617-353-2980 or metuss@bu.edu, or visit www.bu.edu/met/scholarship.
Osher Reentry Scholarship
Established at 波士顿大学’s Metropolitan College by the Bernard Osher Foundation, the Osher Reentry Scholarship is available to eligible adult students continuing the pursuit of their first bachelor’s degree after a cumulative hiatus of five or more years. Twenty scholarships are awarded each academic year. Osher Reentry Scholarships apply to any undergraduate degree program at Metropolitan College. For eligibility details and further information, please contact Undergraduate Student Services at 617-353-2980 or metuss@bu.edu, or visit www.bu.edu/met/scholarship.
The Scholarship for Parents
Metropolitan College offers 50 percent off tuition for parents with children in Boston and Chelsea public schools. The Scholarship for Parents opens the door to a college degree—along with new career opportunities, personal enrichment, and a chance for parents to share the inspiration of a college education with their children. Qualifying parents choose from 15 on-campus bachelor’s degree programs at BU’s Metropolitan College—and benefit from the convenience of evening classes.
For eligibility details and further information, please contact Student & Corporate Outreach at 617-358-6000 or met@bu.edu, or visit www.bu.edu/met/scholarship.
Adding and/or Dropping Courses
Students are encouraged to enroll in all courses which they intend to take during the semester at the time of registration. Course changes can be made only during the official add/drop period, determined by the University Registrar and published in the current Metropolitan College Course Schedule. Standard courses may be added only during the first two weeks of classes. For non-standard course dates, consult the Registrar’s website at www.bu.edu/reg. Select Registration and Classes, Class Schedule option. Students should consult the Metropolitan College Course Schedule for information regarding tuition refunds for dropping courses.
Withdrawal from Courses and Refund Policy
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The University assumes no liability for failure to provide educational or related services arising out of, or due to, causes beyond the reasonable control of the University. The University will, however, exert reasonable efforts to provide comparable or substantially equivalent services, but its inability to do so shall not subject it to liability.
Student Fieldwork Costs
Students who take fieldwork courses should anticipate costs in addition to the tuition fee. These expenses vary with the location of the student’s field placement. The student should anticipate travel costs to and from the site of field placement, as well as field placement-related costs such as parking or public transportation and meal purchases. Approximate costs can be computed once the student has a definite fieldwork assignment. Students should consult their faculty advisors.
