Semester 1: Early September to Late December
Semester 2: Early January to Early May

English.

College of Fine Arts College of Arts and Sciences  College of Communication College of Engineering College of General Studies College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences School of Education Division of Extended Education School of Hospitality Administration School of Law School of Management Metropolitan College  Boston University Brussels Boston University Science and Engineering Program School of Social Work School of Theology School of Medicine Goldman School of Dental Medicine School of Public Health

Exchange is open only to NUS students from the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS), Faculty of Engineering (FoE) and Faculty of Science (FoS).

Exchange students may not enroll in courses offered at the BU Medical School, School of Dental Medicine, Law School and Graduate School of Management.

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.  

Please note:  Boston University requires English Language Proficiency documentation from Non-Singaporean students applying for exchange there from NUS. 

Forms of Documentation accepted:

TOEFL or IELTS (OR) Copies of standardized exam results that were submitted as part of the applicants admission to NUS (OR) A written statement from a NUS instructor of English attesting to the students ability to perform and thrive in an English speaking university level education environment.

Please check with SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.

Upon acceptance exchange students will receive a brochure outlining Boston University on-campus housing options and costs.

Residence rates are assessed based on the type of room or apartment to which a student is assigned. In dormitory-style residences, there are seven different room types–single, double, triple, and quad rooms that have either shared bathrooms on a floor or private bathrooms within a room or suite. In apartment-style residences, there are five different types of accommodations–single- or multiple-occupancy bedroom apartments, all with bathrooms and kitchens.

Dining plan rates vary depending on the dining plan selected. Students assigned to dormitory-style residences are required to choose one of the six dining plans.

The residence rates for the 2012-13 academic year can be viewed here.

Exchange students interested in temporary housing in Boston may also visit the following websites:

	Youth Hostels BU Visitor and information Center

Note: Exchange Students may also choose to live off-campus. Boston University cannot assist students in finding accommodations off-campus; however, the Office of Orientation and Off Campus Services does list rental and hotel information at www.bu.edu/orientation.

If you are traveling on a passport issued by a country other than the USA., you should check with the nearest consulate
of the country to which you are traveling or transferring through on a connecting flight in order to determine whether a visa will be required. Do this as far in advance as possible and notify our office of the documentation you will need to apply for your visa. Also check with the local consulate of your home country to determine whether there are any passport or travel regulations of which you need to be aware. Investigate whether you will need to apply for a new visa to re-enter the United States, if you plan to do so upon completion of the program.

The Boston University Office of International Students and Scholars (ISSO) administers visa documentation. International students who are accepted to a BU exchange program must obtain a J-1 visa. Upon acceptance, the ISSO will issue each exchange student a SEVIS Form DS-2019. Students must bring the form to the nearest American Embassy/Consulate in their country to obtain a visa.

For more information on J-I visas, please consult the ISSO Immigration web pages which contain specific information about the J-1 visa process: http://www.bu.edu/isso/students/current/j1/index.html.

All Boston University international exchange students are required to submit a Medical History, Physical Report, and Immunization Form once they have been accepted into the exchange program. The exchange coordinator will mail these forms with the acceptance packets.

The US Federal Government, the State of Massachusetts and Boston University require that all international students to have medical insurance. All students will be automatically enrolled in the BU Student Medical Health Insurance Plan. If an international student decides NOT to enroll in the Boston University Medical Health Insurance Plan, he or she must submit a medical insurance waiver and provide details about the insurance plan.  The medical insurance waiver can be completed online after students have been registered for classes. For the BU plan to be waived you must have "comparable medical coverage."  

Insurance plans usually provide coverage for a year. Students may request that the student medical insurance coverage terminate on December 31. Eligible students must sign and return the Medical Insurance Premium Adjustment Form to Student Accounting Services no later than December 31. If the request is approved, the Fall 2012 student medical insurance charge will be reduced for students enrolled in the BASIC Plan from $1,989 to $714.

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.

Information on the cost of living and attendance at Boston University can be found via:
http://www.bu.edu/isso/students/prospective/admissions/Estimate-of-Expenses-CRC.html. 

Exchange students can deduct the cost  of tuition which they will not need to pay to BU.  For the academic year 2012/13 exchange student were required to demonstrate financial resources of a minimum of $10,200 per semester.  This amount includes the cost of airfare.  This amount is likely to increase by about 3% for the academic year 2013/14.

Universal Currency Converter:

	http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Accommodation:

	http://www.bu.edu/housing/

Cost of Living:

	http://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/costs-aid-scholarships/tuition-and-fees/

Course Information:

	http://www.bu.edu/academics/

Health Insurance:

	http://www.bu.edu/studentaccountingservices/resources/medical-insurance/

Academic Calendar:

	http://www.bu.edu/reg/dates/index.html

Application:

	http:// www.bu.edu/abroad/exchanges/admissions/

Student Handbook:

	http://www.bu.edu/abroad/files/2012/03/student-handbook-2012.pdf