Registering for Classes

Specific days and times for returning students are listed on the academic calendar every year. Additionally, term-specific registration information will be emailed to all eligible students. Please view the Academic Calendar for specific registration dates.

Registration Priorities

Priority Online registration will close for all students two weeks after the start to allow Non-Degree, CE and ProArts Registration.

Segment Definitions

• Segment III students are defined as a student who has passed or is currently registered for the December PR890/PRV0002 Portfolio Review II.
• Segment II students are defined as a student who has passed or is currently registered for the December PR450/PRV0001 Portfolio Review I.
• Segment I students are defined as a student who has not passed or is not currently registered for December PR450/PRV0001 Portfolio Review I.

Important information regarding registration:

• All stops must be cleared from your account before registering. If you have a stop on your account (Bursar, Practice, Library, Advising, or Immunization) you will not be able to register.
• If you encounter any issues when registering, please contact the Registrar's Office as soon as possible at 617.585.0135 or Registrar@the-bac.edu.

Practice Hour Registration is available by term and during the dates listed on the Academic Calendar. You can register your anticipated practice hours via Self-Service. Please register for the course that corresponds with the number of hours you anticipate you will work during the semester:

Undergraduate students enrolled in at least 6 academic credits for the semester can use anticipated practice hours towards their enrollment status. Graduate students enrolled in at least 4.5 academic credits for the semester can use anticipated practice hours toward their enrollment status. Students who do not register their anticipated practice hours will still be able to report their hours at the end of the semester; however, those hours will not be counted towards enrollment status.

Learn more on the Practice: Learn through Experience page.

New Online M.Arch, Online MDS and MSIA Students:

• Students will automatically be registered for courses once the intent to register fee has been paid. Advising will work with admissions to create a schedule and notify the registrar’s office. Changes to a schedule may be made by contacting Admissions at Admissions@the-bac.edu or the Registrar's Office at 617.585.0135 or registrar@the-bac.edu.

New On Campus Students:

• After the intent to register fee is paid, new onsite students will automatically be registered for courses. Changes to schedules may be made during New Student Orientation.
• Before starting classes, new onsite students must:
  • Pay their tuition balance
  • Accept or waive the student health insurance
  • Pay or waive the tuition insurance information
  • Submit any outstanding immunizations

Independent study credits will be based on the current tuition and fees schedule.

First, you should initiate your planning process with the appropriate Dean or Education Director well in advance of registration.

To gain approval for an independent study, the following requirements must be met:

• The student must submit the Independent Study Contract (PDF). This form must be signed by you, the instructor overseeing the independent study, and the appropriate Dean or Educational Director.
• For the creation of new courses, you must also submit a 1-3 page typed description of the proposed course including a schedule of meetings with the instructor, assignments to be submitted, and the description of the final project; and a resume from the instructor if they are not a BAC Faculty Member.

All materials must be submitted to the Registrar's Office by the end of the add period for which the independent study will take place.