Students: Add SSN or ITIN
It is necessary to have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer ID number (ITIN) on file in order to receive most financial aid. If you do not have an SSN or ITIN already on file, you can add it in MyBU Student.
Advising Appointments for Students
The information provided here is for students and outlines how they can schedule and manage appointments with academic advisors. Introduction Advising Appointment scheduling within MyBU Student is available for students and advisors. This resource details how students can manage appointments. It includes how to schedule, view, reschedule, and cancel meetings. When scheduling appointments, please keep […]
Unofficial Transcript Information
What can be viewed with the Unofficial Transcript? The following information outlines the student academic data that can be referenced on this MyBU Student page. August 2026 Notice for Student Transcript Displays: Currently, students using a web browser set to a primary language other than English may encounter an “Error” when attempting to view their […]
Students: Enrollment Verification
The Enrollment Verification feature in MyBU Student allows students to generate documentation verifying BU enrollment information.
Students: Advisor Information Lookup
The Advisor Information page contains details about assigned advisors. Students can use this page to look up who their advisors are.
Managing Guests
This information explains how students can use the Manage Guests page in MyBU Student to add new guest users and modify/revoke access for any existing guest users. Students can also use the Manage Guests page to authorize Consent to Disclosure, which allows the University to communicate with parents/guardians/others in certain limited circumstances. Introduction The Manage […]
Class Status & Wait Lists
A class’s Status indicates whether a class/section is open for registration and how many seats are available, including any seats on a Wait List, if applicable. This resource explains how a class’s enrollment and waitlist status can be discerned at a glance. It also provides additional context and details about class Wait Lists. Introduction The […]
Portal & MyBU Student Navigation for Students
This resource provides an overview for students on how to navigate to important information in MyBU Student from their Student Portal. Students can access the Student Portal here.
Enrollment Messages for Conflicts & Issues
This resource lists possible messages that may display in MyBU Student during enrollment activities due to conflicts or issues.
Students: Where to Update Personal Information
This resource provides an overview of the areas in MyBU Student where students can update their personal information. This includes contact details, names changes, settings related to FERPA and the public directory, and important steps for international students.