Academic Forms
All web-based forms used at the college can be completed through this website. All PDF forms can be submitted via email to the Data Enrollment & Management Office at wherec@bu.edu.
Graduation
| Graduating Month | Deadline |
| January | November 1 |
| May | March 1 |
| August | June 1 |
Undergraduate dual degree students need to apply to both schools in order to graduate. Please check with the other school on their graduation application deadlines, as they may differ from the BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development deadline.
Petitions Related to Graduation
Petition to Change Graduation Date (graduate students)
For graduate students who wish to change their anticipated graduation date on record.
Petition for Non-licensure
For BU Wheelock students in a licensure program who would like to petition to graduate without being endorsed for licensure.
Application for 16-Credit Certificate Completion
For students admitted to a 16-credit non-degree certificate program who have completed all program requirements.
Registration
Student Accounting Services is responsible for billing students and processing payments. For more information about billing and late fee schedules, visit Student Accounting Services.
Registration Form
Before registering, students should meet with their faculty advisors regarding specific program requirements and advising codes.
- Continuing students should register for classes through the StudentLink.
- New non-degree students must register using this paper form (above). This form is also used to change a graded class to an audited class.
- Visit the University Registrars website for information about registration dates and times.
Add/Drop Form
Classes may be added on a space-available basis for about two weeks after the start of the semester. Visit the University Registrar for detailed semester dates and add/drop/withdrawal information, since these dates affect your eligibility for a refund.
Application for Faculty Directed Study
Use this form to register for any of the following faculty-directed study courses:
- Undergraduate Directed Studies
- Graduate Student Independent Studies
- Fieldwork in Education (SEDED 530)
- Master Thesis in Curriculum & Teaching (SEDCT 799)
- Research Apprenticeship (SEDRS 699)
- Doctoral Research Apprenticeship (SEDRS 799)
- Doctoral Teaching Apprenticeship (SEDCT 700)
- Qualifying Task (SEDED 900; for EdD students only)
- Dissertation Advisement
Program, Status & Advising Changes
Undergraduates
For BU Wheelock undergraduates: Undergraduate Major: Specialization Declaration Form and Undergraduate Program Changes.
Application for a Wheelock Minor
Application for a Non-Wheelock Minor
Undergraduate students seeking to change their college/school affiliation can find more about the Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Policy. Any questions concerning this process can be directed to the Student Services Office at whestu@bu.edu.
Intra-University Transfer Request Form
Petition to Change Academic Advisor
Petition to Change Class Year (Undergraduate)
Graduate Students
Graduate students applying to change their program of study or their program’s delivery format can do so using the Graduate Program Change Request form.
Graduate students seeking to change the subconcentration of their program should email the Data & Enrollment Management Office at wherec@bu.edu.
Licensure
Petition for Licensure Only
This form is for CAS students seeking licensure in their academic area.
Transfer Credits
Pre-Approval of Transfer of External Credits Request (Graduate)
Pre-Approval of Transfer Credits (Undergraduate)
Request to Transfer Credits Within BU
If you are considering studying abroad, check out the Study Abroad website for more information on programs and how credits transfer to BU.
Petitions, Reinstatement & Withdrawal/Leave of Absence
Policy Waiver Request Form
Policies are outlined within the BU Bulletin.
Course Overload Request Form (undergraduates only).
Course Requirement Adjustment Form
Used to petition a waiver or substitution of academic requirements outlined in Degree Advice.
Petition for Full-Time with Part-Time Enrollment
Petition for Extension of Time (Graduate)
Withdrawal or Leave of Absence
In order to be removed from all courses in a semester, students must fill out a withdrawal or leave of absence form. For detailed information about the leave of absence policy, consult the BU Bulletin. Consult the University Registrar’s website for detailed semester dates , since these dates affect your eligibility for a refund.
Leave of Absence Form (Graduate).
Doctoral & CAGS
- Qualifying Task Proposal
- Qualifying Task Proposal Form
- Completion of Qualifying Task
- Completion of Qualifying Task Report
- Completed Qualifying Task Submission & Consent Agreement
- Dissertation Committee Approval
- Dissertation Committee Approval Form
- Dissertation Hearing Form
- Moderator’s Report of Dissertation Hearing
- Dissertation Title & Signature Page Submission
Exit survey for doctoral candidates: https://bostonu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_20nLcJFYmekAVP7
Contact BU Wheelock Data & Enrollment Management (wherec@bu.edu) for any questions related to the above documentation.
Tuition Refund
Tuition Refund Request Form
Please read instructions carefully, attach any necessary information, and submit the form to Graduate Financial Aid.
Policies
For Wheelock College of Education & Human Development’s policies and procedures, consult the BU Bulletin.