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The Ph.D. degree in History is offered with concentrations in United States, medieval, early modern European, modern European (including British/Irish/British Empire), Asian, and Middle Eastern history. We also offer course work in African and Latin American history.

During the first semester of full-time study, doctoral students choose a faculty advisor, who oversees the student's progress in preparing for comprehensive exams and in developing a dissertation topic.

The Ph.D. is a research degree and requires special commitment and skills. While the degree is not granted for routine adherence to certain regulations, or for the successful completion of a specified number of courses, there are certain basic requirements.

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Course Requirements

Plan of study, fields of study, language requirement, the comprehensive exam, dissertation proposal, the dissertation.

Students in the Ph.D. program must complete a minimum of 39 credits (13 courses). Thirty-six credits must be completed before the oral comprehensive exam. All students in the Ph.D. program are required to pursue full-time study in the first year. Students must take at least one seminar in each of their first two years and at least three colloquia (the Introduction to Doctoral Studies, one in a major area, and one in a minor area) before the comprehensive exam.

Only history courses numbered 4000 or above count towards the doctoral requirements. In the first year, students take three courses per semester; in the second, two courses per semester. In the third year, students take two courses in the fall, complete their comprehensive exam, and then take the Dissertation Seminar in the spring. By the end of the third year, Ph.D. students should have completed all 39 credits. After the Dissertation Proposal is signed and filed, students officially enter into doctoral candidacy (informally known as All But Dissertation or ABD).

At the start of each academic year, students meet with the Director of Graduate Studies to go over their plan of study, which is a schedule of courses that will prepare students for the comprehensive examination. For the comprehensive exam students must prepare three areas of concentration or fields, typically two major and one minor. In exceptional circumstances students may pick four areas of concentration, two major and two minor. For each area of concentration, students must identify a faculty member who will serve as an examiner.

In consultation with the examiner for each area students develop a reading list of important books and articles. Most faculty members require students to undertake formal coursework in preparation for the comprehensive exam. With the approval of the advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies, students may offer for their minor field a discipline related to history or a historical topic that cuts across traditional geographical or chronological boundaries. If necessary to a student’s program, the department may require advanced-level study in a related discipline, either as a minor field or as supplemental work. This plan of study may be reviewed, evaluated and revised as necessary. However, changes must be approved by the faculty advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies.

American History

  • Early America
  • U.S. to 1877
  • U.S. since 1860
  • Environmental
  • Foreign Policy
  • Gender and Sexuality

Latin American

  • Colonial Latin America
  • Modern Latin America
  • Early Medieval
  • Late Medieval

Early Modern European

  • Intellectual and Cultural
  • Gender and Women

Modern European

  • Modern Europe
  • Contemporary Europe
  • Imperialism
  • Modern Germany
  • Modern Ireland
  • Middle East
  • India and South Asia

Transnational

  • Atlantic World

The language requirement is specific to Ph.D. candidates’ major field of study. Medievalists must pass three language exams, one of which must be in Latin. US historians must pass one language exam (beginning with the class entering in the fall of 2021). In all other fields (Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, Middle East), Ph.D. candidates must pass two language exams. Students will pass one language exam during the first year in the program, and the second (and third, if applicable) exam before taking the oral comprehensive examination. Students may substitute competency in a field of particular methodological or theoretical relevance to their program of study for competency in a second foreign language. To do so, students must petition the Graduate Committee and explain the nature of the field and its importance to the plan of study, particularly the dissertation. Work done in that field must be documented. The student’s faculty advisor is responsible for certifying that the student has satisfactorily acquired the appropriate skills and knowledge.

An oral comprehensive examination for Ph.D. students is conducted by an examining board composed of three faculty members, two from the student’s major area and one each from the minor area. (Students preparing four areas will be examined by four faculty members.) A written examination may be substituted for an oral exam at the discretion of the student and the examining board.

Students must take their oral comprehensive exam before the start of the spring semester in their third year of study. As preparation for the comprehensive exam, students select three areas for study and complete the necessary coursework for those areas. They must ask three different faculty members to serve as examiners and in consultation with the faculty prepare a reading list for each area. Students are advised to constitute their orals committee by the end of their second year so that they can prepare for orals during the summer before their third year. Each student is responsible for setting an exam date and time in consultation with the faculty examiners. After doing this, student should contact the Graduate Assistant who will reserve a room and prepare the necessary paperwork. The exam itself will last two hours, and each professor will have a chance to ask a number of questions regarding their field.

In the spring semester of the third year, students enroll in the dissertation seminar in which they draft a dissertation proposal. The proposal is an overview of the dissertation question, research agenda, methodology, likely source base, relevant historiography, and a timeline for research and writing. The proposal will be graded by the faculty member teaching the dissertation seminar. During this semester, students should also assemble a dissertation committee, which typically will consist of their academic advisor, who will serve as chairand at least two other faculty members. With the permission of their advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies, students may select committee members from outside the department. The proposal must be approved by the student’s dissertation committee. The proposal and the signed proposal approval form must be submitted to the Graduate Assistant who will add it to the student’s file.

Upon admission to doctoral candidacy, students research and write their dissertation, which is an original contribution to knowledge based on extensive primary and secondary research. The completed dissertation must be approved by a committee of three readers - the faculty advisor and two other faculty members - and approved by the Director of Graduate Studies. It must also be defended at a public oral defense.

Ph.D. Placements

Chair and professor of history.

Wheaton College

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University of California, Los Angeles

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Princeton University, Society of Fellows

Director of Undergraduate Studies

University of Notre Dame

History Teacher

Selma City Schools

Assistant Professor

Waseda University, Tokyo

Research Fellow

International Peace Institute

Honors Program, Boston College

Harvard College Writing Program

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How to Apply

The application deadline for the Ph.D. program is January 2. The submission of GRE General Test scores is optional. To start an application, please visit the Admission page of the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences.

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What are Boston University's admission requirements? While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things:

  • GPA requirements
  • Testing requirements, including SAT and ACT requirements
  • Application requirements

In this guide we'll cover what you need to get into Boston University and build a strong application.

School location: Boston, MA

This school is also known as: BU

Admissions Rate: 14.4%

If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. This tells you how competitive the school is and how serious their requirements are.

The acceptance rate at Boston University is 14.4% . For every 100 applicants, only 14 are admitted.

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This means the school is extremely selective . Meeting their GPA requirements and SAT/ACT requirements is very important to getting past their first round of filters and proving your academic preparation. If you don't meet their expectations, your chance of getting in is nearly zero.

After crossing this hurdle, you'll need to impress Boston University application readers through their other application requirements, including extracurriculars, essays, and letters of recommendation. We'll cover more below.

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Boston University GPA Requirements

Many schools specify a minimum GPA requirement, but this is often just the bare minimum to submit an application without immediately getting rejected.

The GPA requirement that really matters is the GPA you need for a real chance of getting in. For this, we look at the school's average GPA for its current students.

Average GPA: 3.88

The average GPA at Boston University is 3.88 .

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.88, Boston University requires you to be near the top of your class , and well above average. Your transcript should show mostly A's. Ideally, you will also have taken several AP or IB classes to show that you can handle academics at a college level.

If you're currently a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change in time for college applications. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.88, you'll need a higher SAT or ACT score to compensate . This will help you compete effectively against other applicants who have higher GPAs than you.

SAT and ACT Requirements

Each school has different requirements for standardized testing. Only a few schools require the SAT or ACT, but many consider your scores if you choose to submit them.

Boston University hasn't explicitly named a policy on SAT/ACT requirements, but because it's published average SAT or ACT scores (we'll cover this next), it's likely test flexible. Typically, these schools say, "if you feel your SAT or ACT score represents you well as a student, submit them. Otherwise, don't."

Despite this policy, the truth is that most students still take the SAT or ACT, and most applicants to Boston University will submit their scores. If you don't submit scores, you'll have one fewer dimension to show that you're worthy of being admitted, compared to other students. We therefore recommend that you consider taking the SAT or ACT, and doing well.

Boston University SAT Requirements

Many schools say they have no SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that there is a hidden SAT requirement. This is based on the school's average score.

Average SAT: 1418

The average SAT score composite at Boston University is a 1418 on the 1600 SAT scale.

This score makes Boston University Strongly Competitive for SAT test scores.

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Boston University SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)

The 25th percentile SAT score is 1370, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1480. In other words, a 1370 on the SAT places you below average, while a 1480 will move you up to above average .

Belmont students, and other students near BU, should consider searching for local tutors with expertise in SAT and ACT prep to bolster their test scores.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

SAT Score Choice Policy

The Score Choice policy at your school is an important part of your testing strategy.

Boston University has the Score Choice policy of "Highest Section."

This is also known as "superscoring." This means that you can choose which SAT tests you want to send to the school. Of all the scores they receive, your application readers will consider your highest section scores across all SAT test dates you submit .

Click below to learn more about how superscoring critically affects your test strategy.

For example, say you submit the following 3 test scores:

Even though the highest total you scored on any one test date was 1000, Boston University will take your highest section score from all your test dates, then combine them to form your Superscore. You can raise your composite score from 1000 to 1400 in this example.

This is important for your testing strategy. Because you can choose which tests to send in, and Boston University forms your Superscore, you can take the SAT as many times as you want, then submit only the tests that give you the highest Superscore. Your application readers will only see that one score.

Therefore, if your SAT superscore is currently below a 1480, we strongly recommend that you consider prepping for the SAT and retaking it . You have a very good chance of raising your score, which will significantly boost your chances of getting in.

Even better, because of the Superscore, you can focus all your energy on a single section at a time. If your Reading score is lower than your other sections, prep only for the Reading section, then take the SAT. Then focus on Math for the next test, and so on. This will give you the highest Superscore possible.

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Boston University ACT Requirements

Just like for the SAT, Boston University likely doesn't have a hard ACT cutoff, but if you score too low, your application will get tossed in the trash.

Average ACT: 32

The average ACT score at Boston University is 32. This score makes Boston University Strongly Competitive for ACT scores.

The 25th percentile ACT score is 31, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 34.

Even though Boston University likely says they have no minimum ACT requirement, if you apply with a 31 or below, you'll have a very hard time getting in, unless you have something else very impressive in your application. There are so many applicants scoring 32 and above that a 31 will look academically weak.

ACT Score Sending Policy

If you're taking the ACT as opposed to the SAT, you have a huge advantage in how you send scores, and this dramatically affects your testing strategy.

Here it is: when you send ACT scores to colleges, you have absolute control over which tests you send. You could take 10 tests, and only send your highest one. This is unlike the SAT, where many schools require you to send all your tests ever taken.

This means that you have more chances than you think to improve your ACT score. To try to aim for the school's ACT requirement of 34 and above, you should try to take the ACT as many times as you can. When you have the final score that you're happy with, you can then send only that score to all your schools.

ACT Superscore Policy

By and large, most colleges do not superscore the ACT. (Superscore means that the school takes your best section scores from all the test dates you submit, and then combines them into the best possible composite score). Thus, most schools will just take your highest ACT score from a single sitting.

However, in our research, we found that Boston University does in fact offer an ACT superscore policy . To quote their Admissions Office:

The Board does not superscore the ACT; however, if you send in scores from multiple test dates, the Board of Admissions will consider the scores from each of the subcategories, noting the highest scores achieved for each. For this reason, we encourage applicants to submit scores from all ACT test dates as well.

Superscoring is powerful to your testing strategy, and you need to make sure you plan your testing accordingly. Of all the scores that Boston University receives, your application readers will consider your highest section scores across all ACT test dates you submit .

For example, say you submit the following 4 test scores:

Even though the highest ACT composite you scored on any one test date was 20, Boston University will take your highest section score from all your test dates, then combine them to form your Superscore. You can raise your composite score from 20 to 32 in this example.

This is important for your testing strategy. Because you can choose which tests to send in, and Boston University forms your Superscore, you can take the ACT as many times as you want, then submit only the tests that give you the highest Superscore. Your application readers will only see that one score.

Therefore, if your ACT score is currently below a 34, we strongly recommend that you consider prepping for the ACT and retaking it . You have a very good chance of raising your score, which will significantly boost your chances of getting in.

Even better, because of the Superscore, you can focus all your energy on a single section at a time. If your Reading score is lower than your other sections, prep only for the Reading section, then take the ACT. Then focus on Math for the next test, and so on. This will give you the highest Superscore possible.

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SAT/ACT Writing Section Requirements

Currently, only the ACT has an optional essay section that all students can take. The SAT used to also have an optional Essay section, but since June 2021, this has been discontinued unless you are taking the test as part of school-day testing in a few states. Because of this, no school requires the SAT Essay or ACT Writing section, but some schools do recommend certain students submit their results if they have them.

Boston University considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration. You don't need to worry too much about Writing for this school, but other schools you're applying to may require it.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is extremely selective, getting a high SAT/ACT score and GPA is vital to having a chance at getting in . If you don't pass their SAT/ACT and GPA requirements, they'll likely reject you without much consideration.

To have the best shot of getting in, you should aim for the 75th percentile, with a 1480 SAT or a 34 ACT . You should also have a 3.88 GPA or higher. If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score.

For a school as selective as Boston University, you'll also need to impress them with the rest of your application. We'll cover those details next.

But if you apply with a score below a 1480 SAT or a 34 ACT, you unfortunately start out with the odds against you and have a tiny chance of getting in. There are just too many students with high SAT/ACT scores and strong applications, and you need to compete against them.

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Application Requirements

Every school requires an application with the bare essentials - high school transcript and GPA, application form, and other core information. Many schools, as explained above, also require SAT and ACT scores, as well as letters of recommendation, application essays, and interviews. We'll cover the exact requirements of Boston University here.

Application Requirements Overview

  • Common Application Accepted
  • Electronic Application Available
  • Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen
  • Letters of Recommendation 2
  • Interview Not required
  • Application Fee $80
  • Fee Waiver Available? Available
  • Other Notes Audition, portfolio recommended for some freshmen

Testing Requirements

  • SAT or ACT Considered if submitted
  • SAT Essay or ACT Writing Optional
  • SAT Subject Tests Optional
  • Scores Due in Office January 4

Coursework Requirements

  • Subject Required Years
  • Foreign Language 2
  • Social Studies 3

Deadlines and Early Admissions

  • Offered? Deadline Notification
  • Yes January 4 April 1
  • Yes November 1, January 3 December 15, February 15

Admissions Office Information

  • Address: One Silber Way Boston, MA 2215
  • Phone: (617) 353-2000 x2000
  • Fax: (617) 353-9695
  • Email: [email protected]

Other Schools For You

If you're interested in Boston University, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Boston University.

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Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than Boston University. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

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Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for Boston University, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

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Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for Boston University, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Boston University is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

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The community expands beyond Questrom, into Boston, the city we call home. With it’s top universities, leading research centers, and brilliant business minds, you won’t find a better city to be a scholar.

BU provides generous support to its PhD students. This support includes a full tuition scholarship, fully covered student fees, payment of the premium for you to participate in BU’s student health insurance plan, and a stipend to cover living expenses.

Our PhD business program has eight academic disciplines including a specialization in Mathematical Finance. Our PhD community is small, we seek candidates who will thrive in an open environment where collaboration and collegiality are key.

At graduate admissions, when we review applicants we consider analytical skills, GMAT and GRE scores, academic background, and research fit—we want to ensure that your research goals are a good match with our faculty, who provide exceptional support and expertise. Our aim is to create a class of diverse and dedicated researchers. PhD candidates at Questrom come from a variety of impressive backgrounds, not just in academics, but in culture, life experience, and professional work.

We want to get to know you better through your application, beyond the numbers. Ready to take the next step? We encourage applicants from all backgrounds—not just business—to apply to Questrom. We look forward to hearing from you!

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We welcome your re-application. The Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid Office keeps all records on file for one year. Re-applicants must submit:

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  • updated GMAT or GRE results (if applicable)

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The Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid Office will waive the application fee for current BU employees, as well as for those who attended select admissions events and off-site fairs.

In addition, we will waive the application fee for those who are members or alumni of the following programs:

Instructions:

To take advantage of this waiver, please fill out this form once your application has been started. Your CAS ID can be found at the top right of the online application. Once we process your fee waiver request, you’ll receive a follow-up email with additional instructions on how to submit your application. DO NOT click “submit and pay for programs” prior to receiving these instructions. We are unable to offer application fee refunds.

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Please note: If you have been approved for an application fee waiver and are applying to one of our dual degree programs, the application fee waiver will be applied to your Questrom application only.  You will still need to pay the required application fee for the other school at BU to which you are applying.

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Deadlines: June 1 for fall, DEcember 1 for spring Phone:  (617) 287-6776 Program Contact: Shauna Manning Graduate Program Director: Aaron Lecklider

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Deadlines:  December 1 for fall Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:   (617) 287-6340 Graduate Program Director: Sarah Hayes-Skelton

Computational Sciences (CSci), PhD

Computational Sciences (CSci), PhD Program Page

Deadlines: February 15 for fall, December 1 for spring Program Contact: Velina Batchvarov Phone:  (617) 287-3283 Graduate Program Director: Kourosh Zarringhalam

Computer Science, MS

Computer Science, MS Program Page

Deadlines: June 1 for fall, December 1 for spring Program Contact: Gemma Galecia Phone:  (617) 287-6441 Graduate Program Director: Dan Simovici

Computer Science, PhD

Computer Science, PhD Program Page

Conflict Resolution, Certificate

Conflict Resolution, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines:  June 1 for fall (on-campus and online); November 1 for spring (online) Graduate Program Director: Jeffrey Pugh

Conflict Resolution, MA

Conflict Resolution, MA Program Page

Deadlines: February 15 (priority) and June 1 (final) for fall Letters of Recommendation:  2 Graduate Program Director: Jeffrey Pugh

Contemporary Marketing, Certificate

Contemporary Marketing, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines: June 1 for fall, October 1 (priority) and December 1 (final) for spring Program Contact: Tara Norton Phone:  (617) 287-7720

Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment, Certificate

Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines:  July 1 for fall Program Contact: Laura Bozeman Phone:  (617) 287-4385 Graduate Program Director: Laura Bozeman

Counseling Psychology, PhD

Counseling Psychology, PhD Program Page

Deadlines:  December 1 for fall Program Contact: [email protected] Graduate Program Director: Sharon Horne

Counseling, CAGS

Counseling, CAGS Program Page

Deadlines:  Jan 2 (priority) and Feb 15 (final) for summer Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:  (617) 287-4034 Graduate Program Director: Amy Cook

Counseling, MEd

Counseling, MEd Program Page

Deadlines:  January 2 (priority) and February 15 (final) for summer Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:  (617) 287-4034 Graduate Program Director: Amy Cook

Creative Writing, MFA

Creative Writing, MFA Program Page

Deadlines:  Jan 15 (priority), Jun 1 (final) for fall Phone:  (617) 287-6736 Graduate Program Director: John Fulton

Critical and Creative Thinking, Certificate

Critical and Creative Thinking, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines:  July 1 for fall, December 1 for spring Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:  (617) 287-6523 Graduate Program Director: Jeremy Szteiter

Critical and Creative Thinking, MA

Critical and Creative Thinking, MA Program Page

Deadlines: Jul 1 for fall, December 1 for spring Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:  (617) 287-6523 Graduate Program Director: Jeremy Szteiter

Critical Ethnic and Community Studies, MS

Critical Ethnic and Community Studies, MS Program Page

Deadlines: May 1 (priority) and June 1 (final) for fall Program Contact: Cedric Woods Phone:   (617) 287-5784 Graduate Program Director: Cedric Woods

Cybersecurity Management, Certificate

Cybersecurity Management, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines: June 1 for fall; December 1 for spring Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:  (617) 287-7720 Graduate Program Director: Romilla Syed

Database Technology, Certificate

Database Technology, Certificate Program Page

Developmental and Brain Sciences, PhD

Developmental and Brain Sciences, PhD Program Page

Deadlines:  December 15 (priority), January 10 (final) for fall Graduate Program Director: Richard Hunter

Dual Language, Certificate

Dual Language, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines:  May 1 for fall, November 1 for spring Phone:  (617) 287-5760 Graduate Program Director: Corinne Etienne

Early Childhood Education and Care, PhD

Early Childhood Education and Care, PhD Program Page

Deadlines:  January 15 for fall Graduate Program Director: Songtian Zeng

Early Childhood, MEd

Early Childhood, MEd Program Page

Deadlines: July 1 for fall; December 1 for spring; April 1 for summer Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:  (617) 287-7625 Graduate Program Director:  Mona Abo-Zena

Early Education, Research, Policy, and Practice, Certificate

Early Education, Research, Policy, and Practice, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines:  July 1 for fall Program Contact: Lynne Mendes Phone:  (617) 287-4852 Graduate Program Director: Anne Douglass

Educational Administration, CAGS

Educational Administration, CAGS Program Page

Deadlines: March 1 (priority) and March 29 (final) for fall Phone:  (617) 287-7601 Graduate Program Director: Casel Walker

Educational Administration, MEd

Educational Administration, MEd Program Page

Elementary Education, MEd

Elementary Education, MEd Program Page

Deadlines:   July 1 for fall Program Contact:   [email protected] Graduate Program Director:  Patricia Paugh

English, MA

English, MA Program Page

Deadlines:  July 1 for fall, December 1 for spring Program Contact: [email protected] Graduate Program Director: Alex Mueller

Environmental Sciences Professional, PSM

Environmental Sciences Professional, PSM Program Page

Deadlines:  June 1 for fall, December 1 for spring Graduate Program Director: Georgia Mavrommati

Environmental Sciences, MS

Environmental Sciences, MS Program Page

Deadlines: January 15 for fall, October 1 for spring Graduate Program Director: Georgia Mavrommati

Environmental Sciences, PhD

Environmental Sciences, PhD Program Page

Exercise and Health Sciences, MS

Exercise and Health Sciences, MS Program Page

Deadlines:  February 1 (priority) and June 1 (final) for fall Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:  (617) 287-7594 Graduate Program Director: Kai Zou

Exercise and Health Sciences, PhD

Exercise and Health Sciences, PhD Program Page

Deadlines: March 1 (priority) and June 1 for fall; November 1 for spring Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:  (617) 287-7594 Graduate Program Director: Kai Zou

Finance, MS

Finance, MS Program Page

Deadlines:   June 1 for fall, October 1 (priority) and December 1 (final) for spring Program Contact: [email protected] Phone: (617) 287-7720 Graduate Program Director: Mine Ertugrul

Gender, Leadership, and Public Policy, Certificate

Gender, Leadership, and Public Policy, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines: July 1 (on campus) or July 16 (online) for fall; November 1 (online) for spring

Program Contact: Laurie Nsiah-Jefferson Graduate Program Director: Laurie Nsiah-Jefferson

Gerontology Graduate Certificate

Gerontology Graduate Certificate Program Page

Deadlines:  July 1 for fall, December 1 for spring Program Contact: Martin Hansen Phone:  (617) 287-7338 Graduate Program Director: Ellen Birchander

Gerontology Research Policy, MS

Gerontology Research Policy, MS Program Page

Deadlines:   June 1 for fall Program Contact: Martin Hansen Phone:  (617) 287-7338 Graduate Program Director: Kathrin Boerner

Gerontology, PhD

Gerontology, PhD Program Page

Deadlines:  February 1 (for priority consideration for funding) and June 1 (final) for fall Program Contact: Martin Hansen Phone:  (617) 287-7338 Graduate Program Director: Jeffrey Stokes

Gerontology: Management of Aging Services, MS

Gerontology: Management of Aging Services, MS Program Page

Deadlines:  July 1 for fall, December 1 for spring Program Contact: Martin Hansen Phone:  (617) 287-7338 Graduate Program Director: Kathrin Boerner

Global Governance and Human Security, MA

Global Governance and Human Security, MA Program Page

Deadlines:  March 15 for fall Program Contact: Kelly Ward Phone:  (617) 287-7489 Graduate Program Director: Darren Kew

Global Governance and Human Security, PhD

Global Governance and Human Security, PhD Program Page

Deadlines:   February 1 for fall Program Contact: Kelly Ward Phone:  (617) 287-7489 Graduate Program Director: Darren Kew

Global Inclusion and Social Development, MA

Global Inclusion and Social Development, MA Program Page

Deadlines:  June 1 for fall, November 1 for spring Program Contact: [email protected] Graduate Program Director: Kaitlyn Siner-Cappas

Global Inclusion and Social Development, PhD

Global Inclusion and Social Development, PhD Program Page

Deadlines:  December 1 for fall Program Contact: [email protected] Graduate Program Director: Kaitlyn Siner-Cappas

Higher Education, EdD/PhD

Higher Education, EdD/PhD Program Page

Deadlines: February 1 for summer Program Contact: Amy Collinsworth Phone:   (617) 287-7601 Graduate Program Director: Jay Dee

Historical Archaeology, MA

Historical Archaeology, MA Program Page

Deadlines:   February 15 for fall Phone:   (617) 287-6835 Graduate Program Director: Heather Trigg

History, Certificate

History, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines:   April 15 for fall Program Contact: Timothy Hacsi Phone:   (617) 287-6430 Graduate Program Director:   Timothy Hacsi

History, MA

History, MA Program Page

Deadlines:   March 15 (on-campus) and April 15 (online) for fall Program Contact: Maureen Dwyer Phone:   (617) 287-6860 Graduate Program Director: Olivia Weisser

Human Rights, Certificate

Human Rights, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines:  June1 for fall, November 1 for spring Program Contact: Kaitlyn Siner Phone:  (617) 287-3070

Information Technology, MS

Information Technology, MS Program Page

Deadlines: June 1 for fall, December 1 for spring Program Contact: [email protected] Phone: (617) 287-7720 Graduate Program Director: Romilla Syed

Instructional and Learning Design, Certificate

Instructional and Learning Design, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines: July 1 for fall, November 1 (priority) and December 1 (final) for spring Program Contact: [email protected] Graduate Program Director: Carol Sharicz

Instructional Design, MEd

Instructional Design, MEd Program Page

Deadlines: July 1 for fall, November 1 (priority) and December 1 (final) for spring Letters of Recommendation:  2 Program Contact: [email protected] Graduate Program Director: Carol Sharicz

Instructional Technology Design, Certificate

Instructional Technology Design, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines:  July 1 for fall, December 1 for spring Program Contact: [email protected] Graduate Program Director: Carol Sharicz

Integrative Biosciences (IB), PhD

Integrative Biosciences (IB), PhD Program Page

Deadlines: February 15 for fall, November 1 for spring Program Contact: Velina Batchvarov Phone:  (617) 287-3283 Graduate Program Director: Shailja Pathania

International Relations, MA

International Relations, MA Program Page

Deadlines:  March 15 (priority) and June 1 (final) for fall Graduate Program Director:   Joseph Brown

Investment Management & Quantitative Finance, Certificate

Investment Management & Quantitative Finance, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines:   June 1 for fall Program Contact:   [email protected] Phone: 617.287.7720 Graduate Program Director: Mine Ertugrul

Latin and Classical Humanities, MA

Latin and Classical Humanities, MA Program Page

Deadlines: June 1 for fall, December 1 for spring Phone:  (617) 287-6124 Graduate Program Director: Peter Barrios Lech

Marine Science and Technology, MS

Marine Science and Technology, MS Program Page

Deadlines: Jan 15 for fall, October 1 for spring Graduate Program Director: Georgia Mavrommati

Marine Science and Technology, PhD

Marine Science and Technology, PhD Program Page

Mental Health Counseling, MS

Mental Health Counseling, MS Program Page

Deadlines: January 2 (priority) and February 15 (final) for fall on-campus/summer online Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:  (617) 287-7641 Graduate Program Director:  Sharon Lamb

Middle/Secondary Education, MEd

Middle/Secondary Education, MEd Program Page

Deadlines: June 1 (priority) and July 1 (final) for fall; November 1 (priority) and December 1 (final) for spring Program Contact: [email protected] Graduate Program Director: Christopher C. Martell

Nurse Educator, Certificate

Nurse Educator, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines:   July 1 for fall Program Contact:   [email protected] Graduate Program Director: Christine Salvucc i

Nursing, DNP

Nursing, DNP Program Page

Deadlines:  March 31 for fall Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:  (617) 287-7482 Graduate Program Director: Christine Salvucc i

Nursing, MS

Nursing, MS Program Page

Deadlines: March 31 for fall, October 1 for spring Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:  (617) 287-7482 Graduate Program Director: Christine Salvucci

Nursing, PhD

Nursing, PhD Program Page

Deadlines:  March 31 (priority) and July 1 (final) for fall Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:  (617) 287-7571 Graduate Program Director: Ling Shi

Public Administration, MPA

Public Administration, MPA Program Page

Deadlines: April 15 (priority) and July 1 for fall; July 16 for fall (GLPP track only) Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:  (617) 287-5543 Graduate Program Director: Michael Johnson

Public History, Certificate

Public History, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines:  April 15 for fall Program Contact: Jane Becker Graduate Program Director: Olivia Weisser

Public Policy, MPP

Public Policy, MPP Program Page

Deadlines: July 1 for fall Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:  (617) 287-5543 Graduate Program Director: Michael Johnson

Public Policy, PhD

Public Policy, PhD Program Page

Deadlines: January 18 (priority) and March 15 (final) for fall Program Contact: [email protected] Graduate Program Director: Amit Patel

Rehabilitation Counseling, Certificate

Rehabilitation Counseling, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines:  April 1 for summer, July 1 for fall, November 1 for spring Program Contact: [email protected] Graduate Program Director: Dimity Peter

Rehabilitation Counseling, MS

Rehabilitation Counseling, MS Program Page

School Psychology, MEd/EdS

School Psychology, MEd/EdS Program Page

Deadlines:  January 2 for fall Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:  617.287.7661 Graduate Program Director: Tracy Paskiewicz

School Psychology, PhD

School Psychology, PhD Program Page

Deadlines:  December 1 for fall Program Contact: [email protected] Graduate Program Director: Lindsay Fallon

Sociology, PhD

Sociology, PhD Program Page

Deadlines:  January 31 for fall Program Contact: [email protected] Graduate Program Director: Cinzia Solari

Special Education Certificate

Special Education Certificate Program Page

Deadlines: July 1 for fall, November 1 for spring Program Contact: Christopher Denning Phone:  617.287.7600 Graduate Program Director: Christopher Denning

Special Education, MEd

Special Education, MEd Program Page

Teach Next Year, MEd

Teach Next Year, MEd Program Page

Deadlines:  March 15 (priority), April 15 (final) for summer Phone:  (617) 287-7642 Graduate Program Director: Lisa Gonsalves

Transition Leadership, Certificate

Transition Leadership, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines:  July 1 for fall Program Contact: Maria Paiewonsky Phone:  (617) 287-7697 Graduate Program Director: Maria Paiewonsky

Urban Education, Leadership, and Policy Studies, EdD and PhD

Urban Education, Leadership, and Policy Studies, EdD and PhD Program Page

Deadlines: March 15 for Summer Program Contact: Amy Collinsworth Phone:  (617) 287-7601 Graduate Program Director: Abiola Farinde-Wu

Urban Planning and Community Development, MS

Urban Planning and Community Development, MS Program Page

Deadlines:  July 1 for fall, December 1 for spring Program Contact: [email protected] Phone:  (617) 287-7440 Graduate Program Director: Antonio Raciti

Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, Certificate

Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, Certificate Program page

Deadlines:  June 1 for fall Program Contact: Laura Bozeman Phone:   (617) 287-4385 Graduate Program Director:   Laura Bozeman

Vision Studies, MEd

Vision Studies, MEd Program Page

Deadlines: March 1 for summer (O&M track); April 1 for summer (TVI track); July 1 for fall (VRT and AT tracks) Program Contact: Laura Bozeman Phone:   (617) 287-4385 Graduate Program Director:   Laura Bozeman

Vision Studies: Orientation and Mobility, Certificate

Vision Studies: Orientation and Mobility, Certificate Program Page

Deadlines:  March 1 for summer Program Contact: Laura Bozeman Phone:   (617) 287-4385 Graduate Program Director:   Laura Bozeman

MD & MD-PhD Entering Students

Admissions office staff is primarily remote.  we are available by email [email protected] or phone 617-358-9540.  hours 9:00am – 4:00pm est., welcome to boston university chobanian & avedisian school of medicine.

We know you are as excited to join our community as we are to have you! Check out the information below which contains required forms and information for entering students. You will find links to housing, health and emergency contact forms, computer requirements, and much more. This information will help you meet the Compliance Requirements for Registration of Medical Students before the first day of class August 5, 2024 .

Return to this page for updates between now and day one!

Connect with Class of 2028:   GroupMe

First year pre-orientation & white coat requirements (click here ), medical equipment order form, finalizing with admissions.

These items are required by Admissions to matriculate:

  • Pay Tuition Deposit of $500 by July 1 through the Supplemental Application (Pathways and MD-PhDs are NOT required to make a tuition deposit)
  • Complete Technical Standards Form (link in Alerts!  Chobanian & Avedisian SOM Supplemental Application )
  • Send Final Official Transcript to Office of Admissions (SMEDs exempt from this requirement) (AMCAS does not provide this to us). Transcripts must be sent directly from your institution to Chobanian & Avedisian SOM and contain degree earned and date earned. They may be mailed to the address above, or securely emailed to [email protected]
  • Complete Certiphi Criminal Background Check (email will be sent to accepted applicants from Certiphi)

Phone:  617-358-9540  Email:  [email protected]

April 30:  Select Plan to Enroll at AMCAS Choose Your Medical School Tool

July 1:  Select Commit to Enroll at AMCAS Choose Your Medical School Tool

BUMC Financial Services

Entering students interested in applying for Need Based financial aid are strongly encouraged to start the process early. Details may be found here.

Contact Boston University Medical Campus Student Financial Services for details about Medical School tuition and fees, to discuss financing options and initiate the loan application process.

Phone:  617-358-6550  Email:  [email protected]

Tuition & Billing Questions

M1s are considered new graduate students, your payment deadline is in mid-September. Visit Student Accounting Services to verify the fall billing date and some other helpful info.

Medical Student Residence and Off-Campus Housing

Apply for the MSR by completing the Medical Student Residence Application starting in February.

MSR specific questions, call BU Real Estate at (617) 353-4101 or email [email protected]

Students considering living in the MSR should familiarize themselves with  School Residence Policy .

Off-Campus Housing

Boston University Medical Campus Housing Resources can provide additional information on other housing options in and around the Boston University Medical Campus.

Health Insurance

Massachusetts law requires all students who are enrolled in at least 75 percent of the full-time curriculum to have medical insurance. Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine automatically enrolled in an individual health plan. Additional information is outlined on the  Chobanian & Avedisian SOM New Student Health Insurance information page.

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine values student wellness. A wide variety of health services are easily accessible to all medical students.

International Students

International entering students who require sponsorship by Boston University, must complete the International Student Data Form and submit the required supporting documentation to the Office of Admissions. Supporting documentation include, copy of passport photo page, copies of all of your immigration documents if you are currently in the U.S., and proof of financial resources. Details may be found on the ISSO Graduate and Non-Degree Students page. I-20 processing begins 90 days before the first day of class. We STRONGLY suggest you submit your documentation to the School prior to that so that your forms may be placed in the processing queue. I-20s will be delivered to you via Federal Express to the address provided on the International Student Data Form.

Permanent Residents are asked to submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card “Green Card” either via email [email protected] or by uploading to your supplemental application.

If your immigration status has changed since your application to the School, we request you submit copies of your new status documentation.

The International Students & Scholars Office has provided comprehensive advice on how to make the immigration process as seamless as possible.

BU Student Link

The BU Student Link provides direct access to public and personal academic, financial, and institutional data maintained in the University’s central computer system.

In the spring, you will receive an email with information on how to set up your Boston University email account and password, and this login information will also be used to access the Student Link. This login must be set up before you attend Orientation . If you are unable to set up your BU email address or still have questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at 617-358-9540 or [email protected].

BU Identification Card (Terrier Card)

All Chobanian & Avedisian SOM students are issued a Terrier Card with an assigned University I.D. number that will be used for all University records including registration, class adjustments, and access to the telephone information system.

You will be asked to upload a picture of yourself to the Student Link to be used as your BUMC ID photo. Terrier Card Photo Upload Guidelines

Trouble uploading your photo?  Send photo in JPEG format with BU ID to [email protected] and they will upload it for you.

ID cards are printed prior to your arrival and distributed to you during Orientation or MSR move-in (for those living in the Medical Student Residence).

BU Alert System

All students must provide Boston University with their appropriate emergency contact information before registering for classes. In the event of a campus emergency, this information will be used to notify students. Once you have a BU account, you may update your contact information on the Student Link . To learn more about this notification system, visit BU Alert.

Chobanian & Avedisian SOM Laptop and Tablet Requirements

Incoming students should review the  School Laptop and Tablet Requirements .

Chobanian & Avedisian SOM Merchandise

School Merchandise is available at Barnes & Noble @ Boston University .

Parking & Public Transit

Students interested in using public transportation are encouraged to review discount passes offered through BUMC Parking & Transportation Services  or at visit their  office @ 710 Albany St. (Hours: 9am-5pm).  The Transcomm office can also assist those interested in purchasing a parking pass.

Other Resources:  Boston University Graduate Education

Chobanian & avedisian som directory.

Office of Admissions Email: [email protected] Phone: 617-358-9540

BU Disability & Access Services Phone/TTY: 617-353-3658 Email: [email protected] https://www.bu.edu/disability

Diversity & Inclusion Phone: 617-358-7459 https://www.bumc.bu.edu/camed/diversity/

Student Accounting Services Phone: 617-353-2264 Fax: 617-353-3313 https://www.bu.edu/studentaccountingservices/contact-us/

Student Affairs (OSA) Phone: 617-358-7466 Email: [email protected] https://www.bumc.bu.edu/camed/student-affairs/office-of-student-affairs/ https://www.bumc.bu.edu/camed/student-affairs/entering-students/

Student Financial Services Email: [email protected] Phone: 617-358-6550 http://www.bumc.bu.edu/osfs/med/

Student Health Services Phone: 617-353-3575 Fax: 617-353-3557 http://www.bu.edu/shs/contact/help/

Housing Resources (Off Campus Housing) Phone: 617-358-6550 Email: [email protected] http://www.bumc.bu.edu/osfs/resources/ohr/

BU Housing (Medical Student Residence) Email: [email protected] Phone: 617-353-3511

Medical Student Residence (MSR) Application Process

Registrar Phone: 617-358-7552

Development Email: [email protected] Phone: 617-358-9535

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