Forms for Downloading by International Students and Scholars

Graduate School:

• Declaration of Candidacy Form
  (on-line form to be used by graduate students to declare intention to graduate).  
  The form may be accessed through the Commencement Web Page. Select the appropriate semester, click on “requirements/registration and follow the instructions for Declaration of Candidacy.  The form must be completed during the semester in which you plan to graduate. Deadline dates for filing are available here.  If you complete the Declaration but fail to graduate, you must complete the form again when you intend to complete your degree.
• Leave of Absence Form for Graduate Students

International Student and Scholar Services:

• Academic Advisors Recommendation Form for J-1 Academic Training
• Academic Advisors Recommendation Form for Curricular Practical Training
• Academic Advisor's Recommendation Form for Extension of Stay
• Academic Advisors Recommendation form for Optional Practical Training
• Address/Email Change Form
• Authorization of J-1 Student On-Campus Employment
• BU Employer Letter for F-1 Students
• Cover Letter for Optional Practical Training
• Departure Form
• Express Mail for Your Important Documents
• International Health Insurance Adjustment/Waiver form  
• Letter of Certification Request
• Letter of Invitation Request
• Ready For Your Visa Documents Web Form (New Students Only)
• Permanent Resident Data Form
• Request for Reduced Course Load: (Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to Download these Forms)

  • Due to Academic Difficulty
  • Due to Completion of Study
  • Due to Medical Condition
• SEVIS Release Form
• Student Checklist for OPT Application
• Transfer Verification Form

Registrar's Office:

• Application for Undergraduate Degree
  This application is available through the BU BRAIN. You will find it on the Student Tab, under Student Records.  (to be used by undergraduate students and submitted by the drop deadline of the semester prior to the one in which you plan to complete your requirements for graduation)

• Requesting an Official Transcript

• University Withdrawal Form

Student Affairs:

• Release of Student Information Form

Undergraduate Admissions: