Boston University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (GRS) Financial Aid & Graduate Affairs/Records 705 Commonwealth Ave, Suite 112 Contact information: Financial Aid Phone: Nicole O’ConnorFinancial Aid Associate Martin GastmannAssistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid GRS Graduate Affairs Phone: Casey DziubaGraduate Services Associate GRS Graduate Records Phone: Jessica Aither Records Current Students > Graduate Students > Information for New Graduate Students > Orientation Programs

Registration Consult your department for detailed registration instructions, info on course selection process and deadlines Registration must occur every semester or summer term during which a degree requirement is completed or University facilities are used, unless you are on an official Leave of Absence International students must be full-time either by coursework or certification Once registered, you can obtain a Student ID from the Terrier Card Office Remember to submit official final transcripts to GRS. Log in to and click on “Academics” tab to see your previous degrees for which GRS has received an official final transcript.

Tuition Bill & Financial Aid PhD students receive a 5-year fellowship to cover tuition, mandatory fees, basic medical insurance, and living expenses MFA students receive a fellowship for the duration of the program to cover tuition, mandatory fees, basic medical insurance, and living expenses (refer to admission letter) Each semester, once you have registered, you will need to make sure your student account is “settled” by payment deadline Payment deadline for Fall semester is September 19 Log in to and click on “Money Matters” tab to view charges & credits once you have registeredwww.bu.edu/studentlink

Refunds If you are borrowing loans, make sure you signed the Master Promissory Note and completed Entrance Counseling If your funds exceed tuition and fees, you can request a refund Log in to and click on green “Money Matters” tab and then “Account Inquiry” Enter your bank account information and requested amount

Non-Service Stipends If you have a non-service stipend (ex: Dean’s fellowship), you will receive monthly payments on 4 th Friday of month, starting on September 23 U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents will not have taxes withheld, you are responsible to report them to the IRS. International students have a standard 14% tax withheld, unless you claim tax treaty (visit for additional information) Set up direct deposit (“Work” tab in First payment will be a check, available for pick up at 881 Comm Ave, 2 nd Floor

Service Stipends If you have a service stipend (ex: Teaching or Research Fellowship), you will receive weekly payments starting on September 16 Complete hiring paperwork (I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification & W-4 Employee Withholding Allowance) with your department International students need to complete I-9 at ISSO ( and apply for a Social Security Numberwww.bu.edu/isso Set up direct deposit (“Work” tab in First payment will be a check, available for pick up at 881 Comm Ave, 2 nd Floor

Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) You may waive the medical insurance if you already have a comparable plan (“Money Matters” tab in You may also upgrade to the PLUS plan (higher coverage & coverage for dependents); you will be responsible for additional cost The deadline to do waive or upgrade is September 30. If you have a non-service stipend, you will see a credit on your account for either half or the full amount of the basic plan If you have a service stipend, half the credit will appear in the Fall and the other half in Spring. You may carry the balance into Spring.

What is not covered? Not covered by your fellowship are items such as the Sports Pass, Subway/T-Pass, Convenience Points, and the upgrade to the PLUS health insurance plan Visit for payment options and how to make paymentswww.bu.edu/studentaccountingservices

Compliance As a BU student you will need to be compliant with five University requirements in order to register: Your local address must be up-to-date Your student account must be paid Your immunization records must be up to date You must update an emergency phone number each semester (BU Alert) You must acknowledge the Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Law (whether or not you own or bring a vehicle to Massachusetts) Log in to and click on “Personal” tab to check on these requirements and see instructions on what you need to do to fulfill them. Students not in compliance will not be able to register for future semesters.

Reminder: Mandatory Orientation for International Students Monday, September 5, 11:00 am or 2:00 pm (identical sessions/please attend only one) Alumni Auditorium, School of Law 767 Commonwealth Ave During this orientation session, advising staff from the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) will provide an overview of topics including Cultural Adjustment, Immigration and Employment.

Boston University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (GRS) Financial Aid & Graduate Affairs/Records 705 Commonwealth Ave, Suite 112 Contact information: Financial Aid Phone: Nicole O’ConnorFinancial Aid Associate Martin GastmannAssistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid GRS Graduate Affairs Phone: Casey DziubaGraduate Services Associate GRS Graduate Records Phone: Jessica Aither Records Current Students > Graduate Students > Information for New Graduate Students > Orientation Programs