Cross-Registration

University Policy

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Policy

Cross-Registration

Within Boston University: Non-Arts & Sciences Courses

A student in a master’s degree program normally may not register for more than one graduate-level semester course given by a school or college at Boston University other than the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences or the College of Arts & Sciences, unless the courses are listed in this Bulletin. A student in a PhD degree program may not register for more than two such courses. All courses must be approved by the student’s major advisor and department.

With Other Academic Institutions

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences students who wish to cross-register for a graduate course at another academic institution should obtain a Cross-Registration Form from the Office of the University Registrar, 881 Commonwealth Avenue. Students must consult with their advisors, and receive advisor approval or receive approval from the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences office on the Cross-Registration Form. They must then present the form to the graduate school registrar of the host institution.

During a given academic year, a student is permitted to cross-register only once. Cross-registrants should expect to satisfy all prerequisites and requirements for courses as indicated by the host institution. Tuition for such courses is charged at Boston University rates in the usual manner.