{"id":1521,"date":"2025-06-10T09:56:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T13:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/?p=1521"},"modified":"2026-05-11T15:19:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T19:19:21","slug":"students-view-academic-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/students-view-academic-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Students: View Academic Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The MyBU Student Academics menu provides information related to student academics. This resource outlines general navigation and how a student can view these pages.  <\/p>\n<p><!--This is where the icons will live. This code with vary based on the associated resources. For this example the code below will contain a Video, Quick Card, Glossary, and the full PDF Links--><\/p>\n<p style=\"border-top: 10px solid #669999; text-align: right; margin-block-end: 0px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/mybu-student-glossary\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Glossary\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2025\/06\/Glossary-icon.png\" alt=\"Glossary Icon - Click here for MyBU Student Glossary.\" width=\"55px\" height=\"55px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin-block-start: 0px;\">Introduction<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_1.png\" alt=\"The Academics tab in the MyBU Student Dashboard left menu, featuring links to access Programs, Test Scores, Degree Progress, What-If, Course List, Student Milestones, View Graduation, View Unofficial Transcript, Grades, Special GPA Display, Advisor Information, Transfer Credit, Honors and Awards, and Degree\/Cert Completion.\" width=\"232\" height=\"562\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-7644\" style=\"border: 2px solid black;\"\/><\/a>The MyBU Student Academics menu provides students with pages to view their academic-related information. Initial navigation for all pages in this resource is: <strong>MyBU Student Dashboard > Left Menu > Academics<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>The pages covered in this resource are: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Programs<\/li>\n<li>Test Scores <\/li>\n<li>Course List <\/li>\n<li>Student Milestones<\/li>\n<li>View Graduation <\/li>\n<li>View Unofficial Transcript<\/li>\n<li>Grades <\/li>\n<li>Special GPA Display<\/li>\n<li>Transfer Credit<\/li>\n<li>Honors and Awards <\/li>\n<li>Degree\/Cert Completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NOTE<\/strong>: Pages listed under the Academics tab could differ for different types of students and careers. The pages covered in this resource are not exhaustive of all the pages available. <\/p>\n<p>Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/students-advising-degree-progress-what-if-reports\/\">Advising Degree Progress &#038; What-If Reports<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/students-advisor-information-lookup\/\">Advisor Information Lookup<\/a> resources for information on those pages in MyBU Student.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 10px; margin: 20px 20px 20px 20px; line-height: 1.2; border: 1px solid black;\"> \u26a0\ufe0e Screen options and menus will vary by user; please note that displays may differ for you based on access that has been granted. All screens shown are for training purposes only.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">View Programs<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Navigate to: <strong>Dashboard left menu > Academics > Programs<\/strong> to view all associated programs. <\/p>\n<p>The Programs page displays and includes the student\u2019s Programs and Plans, their associated Admit Term, Expected Grad Term, and current Program Status. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_2-636x120.png\" alt=\": The Programs page, accessed via the Academics tab. Displays Program, Plan, Admit Term, Expected Grad term, and current Program Status.\" width=\"636\" height=\"120\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7645\" style=\"border: 2px solid black;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_2-636x120.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_2-768x145.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_2.png 966w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">View Test Scores<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Navigate to: <strong>Dashboard left menu > Academics > Test Scores<\/strong> to view recorded scores for tests taken prior to matriculation at BU, such as AP (Advanced Placement) tests in high school.  <\/p>\n<p>The Test Scores page displays. Where applicable, each test lists the Components with the associated Test Score, Letter Score, Percentile, Test Date, Academic Label, Data Source, and Date Loaded.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_3-636x299.png\" alt=\"The Test Scores page, accessed via the Academics tab. This sample displays scores and test dates for multiple Advanced Placement tests the student took in high school.\" width=\"636\" height=\"299\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7646\" style=\"border: 2px solid black;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_3-636x299.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_3-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_3.png 956w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE<\/strong>: If no test scores are available for a student, this page will display a message that the student has no test score data at this time. <\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">View Course List<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Navigate to: <strong>Dashboard left menu > Academics > Course List<\/strong> to view a list of all BU courses in the student\u2019s record. <\/p>\n<p>The Course List page displays and includes the Course Description, the Term when the course activity took place, a Grade if applicable, the number of Units, and the current Status. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_4-636x467.png\" alt=\"The Course List page, accessed via the Academics tab. Displays Course and Description, Term taken, Grade (where available), Units, and Status.\" width=\"636\" height=\"467\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7647\" style=\"border: 2px solid black;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_4-636x467.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_4-768x564.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_4.png 993w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Several actions are available on this page: <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>To filter the courses that display:\n<ol type=\"a\" style=\"margin-left:1rem;\">\n<li>Select a <strong>Status<\/strong> or <strong>Grade<\/strong> value from the drop down menus in the upper left corner of the page. <a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_5.png\" alt=\"The Status and Grade drop down menus in the Course List page.\" width=\"284\" height=\"170\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7648\" style=\"border: 2px solid black;\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Enter a key word in the <strong>Search<\/strong> field. In the example below, entering the key word &#8220;writing&#8221; has narrowed the course list down to two classes that contain the word &#8220;writing&#8221; in the Description field.<a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_6-636x176.png\" alt=\"Example of Course List page results filtered using the Search feature.\" width=\"636\" height=\"176\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7649\" style=\"border: 2px solid black;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_6-636x176.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_6-768x213.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_6.png 865w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>To view more details about a course, click the <strong>arrow<\/strong> on the left side of the course row. <a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_7-636x568.png\" alt=\"Expanded view of course information, accessed using the arrow in a course row on the Course List page.\" width=\"636\" height=\"568\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7650\" style=\"border: 2px solid black;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_7-636x568.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_7-768x686.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_7.png 846w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">View Student Milestones<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Navigate to: <strong>Dashboard left menu > Academics > Student Milestones<\/strong> to view a list of milestones on the student\u2019s record.  <\/p>\n<p>The Student Milestones page displays. Several actions are available on this page: <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The list can be filtered using the <strong>Status<\/strong> dropdown or the <strong>Search<\/strong> field.  <\/li>\n<li>Click on the <strong>arrow<\/strong> on the milestone row to expand to see more information.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_8.png\" alt=\"Student Milestones page, displaying an expanded milestone row that provides more information about a particular milestone.\" width=\"621\" height=\"184\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7651\" style=\"border: 2px solid black;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">View Graduation<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Navigate to: <strong>Dashboard left menu > Academics > View Graduation<\/strong> to view expected graduation date and degree status for all programs a student is associated with. <\/p>\n<p>The View Graduation page displays. The page identifies all Programs associated to a student, the Expected Graduation Term, and Degree Status.  <\/p>\n<p>Click on the <strong>arrow<\/strong> next to the program name to see additional degree, program, and plan details. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_9.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_9-636x192.png\" alt=\"A View Graduation page, accessed via the Academics tab. Displays the student\u2019s associated Program, Expected Graduation Term, Graduation Status (in this example, the status is Approved, Pending Final Grades), and expanded information about the program.\" width=\"636\" height=\"192\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7652\" style=\"border: 2px solid black;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_9-636x192.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_9-768x232.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_9.png 865w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE<\/strong>: Degree Status will remain blank until the external processes for applying, approval, and awarding are complete. <\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">View Unofficial Transcript<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Navigate to: <strong>Dashboard left menu > Academics > View Unofficial Transcript<\/strong> to run an unofficial transcript that includes summaries of programs, milestones, enrollment, degrees, transfer credit, test credit, and GPA data.  <\/p>\n<p>The Unofficial Transcript page displays. <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select or verify the <strong>Transcript Type<\/strong> and <strong>Career<\/strong> fields.\n<ol type=\"a\" style=\"margin-left:1rem;\">\n<li>For students who are not Med, Dent, or Law students, select the <strong>BU Grade Report<\/strong> and associated <strong>Career<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>For Med, Dent, or Law students, the <strong>Transcript Type<\/strong> will indicate the appropriate academic area.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<li>Click the <strong>View PDF button<\/strong> to view, download, or print a PDF version of the Unofficial Transcript. <\/li>\n<li>Review Enrollment, Transfer, and Combined Credit Totals and GPA Statistics. <\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Expand All<\/strong> to view the details of all sections or click each section individually to expand. Sections include the following information:\n<ol type=\"a\" style=\"margin-left:1rem;\">\n<li><strong>Degrees<\/strong>: Degree (if applicable), Date, Associated Plan. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Milestones<\/strong>: Milestone &#038; Level, Associated Program, Status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enrollments<\/strong>: Per Term, Courses Enrolled, Credits Attempted &#038; Earned, Grades (if applicable), Points, Term Credit Totals &#038; GPA. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Programs<\/strong>: Program\/Plan, Date, Status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transfer Credit<\/strong>: Source Institution, Associated Program, Courses. Term Taken, Status, Units, Grade.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Test Credit<\/strong>: Term, Test ID &#038; Component, Date, Score. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Credit<\/strong>: Displayed if applicable. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_10.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_10-636x459.png\" alt=\"The View Unofficial Transcript page, accessed via the Academics tab. Displays Enrollment totals, Transfer totals, Combined totals; options to view Programs, Milestones, Enrollment, and Degrees; menus to select transcript type and career; and buttons to View PDF or Expand All rows to see more information.\" width=\"636\" height=\"459\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7653\" style=\"border: 2px solid black;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_10-636x459.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_10-768x554.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_10.png 1007w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">View Grades<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Navigate to: <strong>Dashboard left menu > Academics > Grades<\/strong> to view a list of grades by term. <\/p>\n<p>The Grades page displays. <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select the desired <strong>Term<\/strong>.\n<ol type=\"a\" style=\"margin-left:1rem;\">\n<li>The <strong>Term Information<\/strong> section shows the overall grade-related data for that term as well as some cumulative information:\n<ul>\n<li>Term GPA <\/li>\n<li>Cumulative GPA <\/li>\n<li>Term Units Passed for GPA <\/li>\n<li>Cumulative Total Units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Class List<\/strong> section shows the class with its Units, Grading type, Grade Points, and Official Grade.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<li>Click the <strong>Print<\/strong> icon to print the page.\n<p><a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_11.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_11-636x344.png\" alt=\"The Grades page, accessible via the Academics tab. Displays a summary of Term grade-related information, a term class list, a print button, and arrow and three dots options for more actions.\" width=\"636\" height=\"344\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7654\" style=\"border: 2px solid black;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_11-636x344.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_11-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_11.png 959w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Other actions available on this page:\n<ol type=\"a\" style=\"margin-left:1rem;\">\n<li>Click the <strong>arrow<\/strong> next to the class for an expanded view of class details. <\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>three dots<\/strong> menu for more actions.\n<p><a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_12.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_12-636x470.png\" alt=\"Expanded view of a class in the Class List, accessed via the arrow button. This view also displays the three dots menu and View Deadlines button.\" width=\"636\" height=\"470\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7655\" style=\"border: 2px solid black;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_12-636x470.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_12-768x568.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_12.png 943w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>View Deadlines<\/strong> button (or the View Deadlines link in the three dots menu) to see important Academic Calendar dates for the class including session, drop, and withdrawal dates.<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_13.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_13.png\" alt=\"A class\u2019s expanded Academic Calendar Deadlines pop-up, accessed via the View Deadlines button. Displays class details including start and end dates, and important academic calendar dates (Drop-Delete, Drop-Retain Record, Drop with \u201cW\u201d Grade, Cancel of Class, Withdraw without \u201cW\u201d grade, Withdraw with \u201cW\u201d Grade).\" width=\"590\" height=\"590\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7656\" style=\"border: 2px solid black;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_13.png 590w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_13-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_13-550x550.png 550w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_13-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_13-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>TIP!<\/strong> Depending on the Term selected, it\u2019s possible that some of this information may not be complete and not ready for display at the time of viewing (e.g., if the current term is selected before final grades have been posted). <\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">View Special GPA Display<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Navigate to: <strong>Dashboard left menu > Academics > Special GPA Display<\/strong> to view the following information, if available: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Academic Year GPA (available only for students in the School of Dental Medicine and the School of Law). <\/li>\n<li>Institution GPA (calculated for certain students in the Graduate, Non-degree, and Undergraduate Programs with enrollment prior to Summer 2024).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Data appears on this page only for students who have a Special GPA. All other students will receive a message when selecting this option from the <strong>Academics<\/strong> tab, instructing them to go to the <strong>Grades<\/strong> tab to view their complete grades and statistics. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_16.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_16-636x200.png\" alt=\"Message that appears when a student without a special GPA selects the Special GPA Display option under the Academics tab.\" width=\"636\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7792\" style=\"border:2px solid black\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_16-636x200.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_16-768x242.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_16.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">View Transfer Credit<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Navigate to: <strong>Dashboard left menu > Academics > Transfer Credit<\/strong> to view recorded transfer credits. <\/p>\n<p>The Transfer Credit page displays, with expandable rows of information, if available, about Course Credits, Test Credits, and Other Credits. <\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin-top:1rem;\">\n<li>Click a <strong>credit type<\/strong> to expand and view additional details. If applicable, click the <strong>arrow<\/strong> next to a listed item to further expand.\n<p style=\"margin-top:1rem;\">The information that displays is determined by the type of credit listed. For example: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Course Credits: for the identified Source Institution and Program, the Term, Source Term, Incoming Course, Units Taken, Grade Input, Equivalent Course, Units, Grade, and Status values will be populated where applicable. <\/li>\n<li>Test Credits: for each credit, the Program it\u2019s applied to will be listed along with the Term, Test ID, Test Component, Score, Course, Units, Grade, and Status. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_14.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_14-636x357.png\" alt=\"An expanded Course Credit line in the Transfer Credit page, displaying the relevant BU term, source term, incoming and equivalent courses, units, grades, and status. The Test Credit section displays the BU program, term, test ID and component, score, course, unites, grade, and status for each test.\" width=\"636\" height=\"357\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7642\" style=\"border: 2px solid black;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_14-636x357.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_14-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_14.png 956w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">View Honors and Awards<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Navigate to: <strong>Dashboard left menu > Academics > Honors and Awards<\/strong> to view a list of honors and awards. <\/p>\n<p>The Honors and Awards page displays, including honors such as Dean\u2019s List or relevant scholarships. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_15.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_15-636x122.png\" alt=\"The Honors and Awards page, accessible via the Academics tab. This example displays the dates for two semesters in which the student achieved Dean\u2019s List recognition.\" width=\"636\" height=\"122\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7643\" style=\"border: 2px solid black;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_15-636x122.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_15-768x147.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/04\/view_academic_information_15.png 956w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">View Degree\/Cert Completion<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Navigate to <strong>Dashboard left menu > Academics > Degree\/Cert Completion<\/strong> to print a letter verifying the completion of a degree or certificate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> This action can only be performed for degrees or certificates that have been completed. <\/p>\n<p>In the Degree\/Certificate Completion Letter window that opens:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Search and select the Academic Plan for the completed degree or certification.\n<p><a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_17.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_17-636x328.png\" alt=\"A Degree\/Certification Completion Letter print window, with a search box for selecting the appropriate Academic Plan.\" width=\"636\" height=\"328\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7793\" style=\"border:2px solid black\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_17-636x328.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_17.png 716w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>In the Look Up Academic Plan window that opens, identify the appropriate Academic Plan:\n<ol type=\"a\" style=\"margin-left:1rem;\">\n<li>Find the appropriate Academic Plan using the <strong>search<\/strong> features at the top of the window.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, click the <strong>Academic Plan<\/strong> link on the left of the appropriate academic plan row.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>NOTE:<\/strong>This option is only available for degrees or certificates that have been completed. For students with dual degree status or multiple careers, a \u201cblank\u201d plan description will indicate academic plans that have not yet been completed and are not available for printing. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_18.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_18-636x379.png\" alt=\"The Look Up Academic Information window for identifying a completed academic plan and printing a Degree\/Certification Completion Letter.\" width=\"636\" height=\"379\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7794\" style=\"border:2px solid black\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_18-636x379.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_18.png 762w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Degree\/Certificate Completion Letter window will open again, with the Academic Plan populated. Press <strong>Print<\/strong> to generate the completion letter for the selected Academic Plan.\n<p><a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_19.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_19-636x340.png\" alt=\"A Degree\/Certificate Completion Letter window displaying a selected Academic Plan and a Print button for generating a completion letter for that academic plan.\" width=\"636\" height=\"340\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7795\" style=\"border:2px solid black\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_19-636x340.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_19.png 697w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When identifying an Academic Plan that has not yet been completed, a message will appear that explains the requested degree certification\/certificate of completion Print will not be generated.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_20.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_20-636x288.png\" alt=\"The message that displays when trying to print a completion letter for an academic plan that is not yet compete. The message reads \u201cDegree Check Out Status is blank. Hence, can not print degree certification\/certificate of completion.\u201d\" width=\"636\" height=\"288\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7796\" style=\"border:2px solid black\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_20-636x288.png 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_20-768x348.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/files\/2026\/05\/view_academic_information_20.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"padding-bottom:2rem;\">Page last updated May 2026. To download a PDF copy of this resource, print this webpage as a PDF.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The MyBU Student Academics menu provides information related to student academics. This resource outlines general navigation and how a student can view these pages. Introduction The MyBU Student Academics menu provides students with pages to view their academic-related information. 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