Course Catalog
This resource explains how to create and update courses in the Course Catalog. Introduction The Course Catalog is the foundation for the curriculum management process in the Student Information System. To schedule classes, build enrollment requirements, or set course equivalencies, the course must first exist in the Course Catalog. Please note that the instructions here […]
Maintain Student Budgets
This information allows users to update a student’s budget for a selected term and year. It is assumed that a budget exists for the student. Introduction Please note that this resource includes information related to Federal Financial Aid policies which are liable to change. Staff maintaining this documentation will update terminology, links, or processes in […]
Staff: Advisor Assignments
This information provides the steps on how to manage individual Student-Advisor assignments. It is meant for the select staff across Schools and Colleges who manage advisor assignments. Introduction This resource provides instructions on how to assign, remove, or edit an advisor for a student. This process is for individual assignments only and is meant for […]
Introduction to Using MyBU Student
This information introduces staff and faculty to foundational concepts of using the MyBU Student system. It provides a general overview of navigation as well as foundations for areas that some staff will interact with. Introduction The Boston University Student Information System, MyBU Student, facilitates operations for the entire student lifecycle, from admission to graduation. This […]
View a Student Financial Aid Term Record
Financial Aid Term (FA Term) is the foundation of awarding students Financial Aid. FA Term is a reflection of all enrollment, admissions, and financial aid data for the student. For Financial Aid processing to take place, a student’s academic information must be available. This information is captured and maintained in the Financial Aid (FA) Term […]
Enrollment Requirement Groups
This information explains how to manage Enrollment Requirement Groups in MyBU Student. Enrollment Requirement Groups enable conditions for who is able, and not able, to enroll in classes. Introduction Enrollment Requirement Groups are created to add logic to who is able, and not able, to enroll in classes. Factors such as GPA, credits, course requirements, […]
Equivalency Groups
This information explains how to create Equivalency Groups for courses in MyBU Student. Equivalency Groups define courses that are to be treated as equivalent from other institutions. This allows for pre or co-requisite checking and repeat course checking. Introduction Course equivalency groups link different course IDs to make the courses equivalent for requisite checking purposes. […]
Student Groups
This information describes how Student Groups are utilized in MyBU Student, including steps to view and manually update Student Groups, if the appropriate security applies. It also outlines processes related to access and Group creation. Introduction Student Groups identify a group of students of similar affiliations. Some Student Groups are automatically added to a student […]
Medical School & PA Admissions Application Workflows
This resource provides an overview of how MyBU Student will interact with central Medical School and PA admissions processes and systems. Introduction Many of the major Medical School and PA admissions processes will operate primarily outside of MyBU Student. Applications will be received and evaluated via the appropriate AIMS and AIMS PA systems: Application maintenance […]
Law School Admissions Application Workflows
This resource provides an overview of how MyBU Student will interact with central Law School admissions processes and systems. Introduction Many of the major Law School admissions processes will operate primarily outside of MyBU Student. Applications will be received and evaluated via UNITE. Application maintenance processes will occur in UNITE. Communication with applicants and prospective […]