Registration Info

Overview

All students in their first semester at Questrom will be registered for their courses by their academic advisor. Students in their second and third semester will need to register themselves through the student link. Below you will find registration information and instructions.

How to Register for Classes

Your academic advisor in the Specialty Master’s and PhD Center will register you for all courses. Please note that students who are not compliant with the University will not be registered for courses until they are compliant. For more information on WebReg, please visit the University Registrar’s web site.

Compliance

Failing to update a BU Alert number every semester is the most common issue that keeps you out of compliance. In order to register for the Summer semester, you must be in compliance with all University policies, including meeting all immunization requirements, settling your student account, acknowledging the Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Law, and having a current BU Alert number on record. To check your compliance status, click the purple “Personal” tab, and then select “Compliance Status.”

Course Overlap Policy

Registration for Non-Questrom Courses

Course enrollments are controlled by the respective schools and colleges within Boston University. For enrollment in a non-Questrom course you may first try adding the course on WebReg. If you are prevented from adding the course you will need to speak with the appropriate school for enrollment. To use non-Questrom courses toward your degree, you must have the prior approval of both the host school and the Master’s and PhD Center. For approval, complete a BU Graduate Elective Request Form and submit it along with a course description and syllabus at least two weeks prior to the start of the class to your advisor. You will be notified of a decision within two weeks.

Full-Time Status

Individuals who register for 12 or more credits are considered full-time students by the University and are charged a flat full-time tuition rate during the academic year, which covers 12-18 credits. International students on a student visa are required to be enrolled full-time each academic semester. Full-time evening international students may, with the permission of the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO), enroll less than full-time in their final semester of study. International students with an H-1 visa who have been full-time throughout their enrollment may enroll part-time in their last semester of study.

Prerequisites

Closed Courses or Instructor Permission

If a class is full (zero seats available), frequently check for openings via the Student Link through the last day to add a class as many students adjust their schedules which create openings in previously unavailable courses. If a class is full (zero seats available) and closed, contact the instructor of the course, as s/he is maintaining a wait list. Courses listed as open for enrollment with instructor’s permission may be added by having the instructor sign a completed Course Adjustment Form.

Waitlists

Adding/Dropping a Course

You may add or drop courses online using the WebReg system on the Student Link. Standard courses may be added during the first 2 weeks of the semester only. Courses may be dropped using WebReg until the last posted day to drop with a ‘W’ grade. Please click on a specific semester on the right to view semester specific add/drop dates. For information on non-standard courses, please click on the date range listed below the course when viewing the schedule on the Student Link. For courses that are restricted from online registration, or for students who are unable to access WebReg, you may complete a paper Course Adjustment Form and drop it off at the Master’s & PhD Center.

Dropping All Classes (Withdrawal/Leave of Absence): During the Fall and Spring semesters, WebReg will not allow you to drop all of your classes. If you want to drop all of your classes, or if you do not plan to enroll during a particular Fall or Spring semester, you must complete a Withdrawal/Leave of Absence Form with your assigned advisor. Reminder: If you withdraw or take a leave of absence after the start of classes, Student Accounts will only refund a portion of your tuition based on the Withdrawal/Refund Schedule published by the University Registrar. Additionally, students may not withdraw from a semester in which they already have a posted grade.

Schedule

Important Dates

Please refer to the below table for important dates about registration, substituted schedules and holidays.

Fall 2022
Labor Day, classes suspended	September 5, 2022
Classes Begin	September 6, 2022
Last Day to Add Standard Courses	September 19, 2022
Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Classes Suspended	October 10, 2022
Substitute Monday Schedule of Classes	October 11, 2022
Last Day to Drop Standard Courses (without a “W” grade) Last Day for Graduate Students to Change Standard Courses from Credit to Audit Status	October 11, 2022
Last Day to Drop Standard Courses (with a “W” grade)	November 14, 2022
Thanksgiving Recess	November 23- November 27, 2022
Classes Resume	November 28, 2022
Last Day to Officially Take a Leave of Absence or Withdraw from the University	November 29, 2022
Last Day of Standard Classes	December 12, 2022
Study Period	December 13-14, 2022
Final Exams Begin	December 15, 2022
Final Exams End	December 21, 2022

Withdrawal/Refund Schedule

The University withdrawal/refund schedule, which is applicable only when students withdraw from ALL of their classes and submit a Withdrawal/Leave of Absence form with the assistance of their academic advisor, is as follows:

Spring 2023 Dates	Refund
On or Before January 19, 2023	100% of tuition and fees
January 20 - February 3, 2023	80% tuition only
February 4 - February 10, 2023	60% tuition only
February 11 - February 17, 2023	40% tuition only
February 18 – February 25, 2023	20% tuition only
As of February 26, 2023	0%

Fall 2022 Dates	Refund
On or Before September 5, 2022	100% tuition and fees
September 6 – September 19, 2022	80% tuition only
September 20 – September 26, 2022	60% tuition only
September 27 – October 3, 2022	40% tuition only
October 4 – October 11, 2021	20% tuition only
As of October 12, 2021	0%