Student Fees

Student fees are mandatory and non-refundable.

Student Activities Fee

(Excluding contract credit courses, study abroad students, students enrolled in distance learning courses only, students enrolled in the BU Advantage Program and persons over the age of 60 who takes course[s] for audit.)

The activity fee entitles all students to admission to varsity games, convocations, dances and parties, as well as a subscription to the student newspaper and the opportunity to participate in a varied program of co-curricular activities, including intramural athletics.

The Student Activity Fee funds the following types of programs on campus: the Student Handbook and Planner, Orientation, 40 clubs and organizations, 12 athletic teams, intramural sports, travel, Common Hour programs, family events, films, picnics and more.

*student fees do not impact operating budget.

Student Health Service Fee

(Excluding high school students taking college level courses off campus at their high schools, contract credit courses, study abroad students, students enrolled in distance learning classes only, students enrolled in the BU Advantage Program and persons over the age of 60 who take course[s] for audit.)

Money collected from the Health Service fee is used for physician services, drugs, supplies, educational material, diagnostic equipment, special health programs and related Health Service expenses. The fee is nonrefundable if the student withdraws from the College.

Accident Insurance

(Excluding study abroad students, high school students taking college level courses off campus at their high schools, contract credit courses, students enrolled in distance learning courses  only with the exception of those matriculated in the Health Science Division, students enrolled in the BU Advantage Program and persons over the age of 60 who take course(s) for audit.)

The accident policy covers the student for 12 months commencing the first day of classes for expenses incurred as a result of an accident, on or off campus. Maximum coverage is $2,500 per accident. Claim forms are available in the Student Health Services. Claims must be filed with Student Health Services before expenses will be paid. Contact Student Health Services  for more information. Students who withdraw and wish a refund of their accident policy must apply directly to the insurance company.

International Student Health Insurance

International students must show that they have health insurance coverage before they enroll at the College. Health Insurance is available through the College at the following rates (which may be subject to change):

Mandatory unless proof of comparable insurance is provided; Excluding study abroad students and students enrolled in distance learning courses only.

Claim forms are available in the Student Health Services office during the year. Students who withdraw and wish a refund of their health insurance fee must apply directly to the insurance company. Note that the "Health Insurance" mentioned in this paragraph is different from the "Health Service Fee," which is not an insurance.

Medical Insurance

The College does not provide medical insurance. Information about such insurance is available through Student Health Services and directly from insurance companies.