CAS Graduation Requirements
The number of credits needed to graduate
What is 128 credits?
The number of capacities covered by the Hub
What is 6?
This can prevent you from registering for classes
What are holds? (immunization, bills, etc)
This is what is used to make an appointment with CAS Advising
What is Handshake?
This is a new CAS requirement of graduation for students starting in Fall 2025+.
What is a natural science class with a lab?
These classes can also count towards the Hub
What are major/minor classes?
You must do this before being able to register for classes
What is meet with your advisor?
All first-year CAS students are assigned this
What is a First-Year Academic Advisor?
This is the language requirement in order to graduate
What is proficiency in a second language / 4th semester language?
From high school, these can count towards the Hub
What are AP/IB credits?
This can be used to plan your schedule for the next semester
What is Schedule Builder (also acceptable: what is the planner or Degree Progress)?
Those who CAS Central Academic Advising is best for
Who are Undeclared students and those considering major/minor changes?
The number of Hub requirements required to graduate
What is 26 (for freshmen)? What is 10 (for transfers)?
The number of Hub requirements one class can fulfill
What is 0-4 units?
If you are on or are considering a pre professional track, in addition to meeting with your academic advisor you can meet with an advisor from these offices
What is Pre-Health and Pre-Law Advising (on the 4th floor of 100 Bay State Rd)?
This is the email to contact CAS Advising with questions or concerns
What is casadv@bu.edu ?