CAS Graduation Requirements
The number of credits needed to graduate
128 credits
The number of capacities covered by the Hub
6
This can prevent you from registering for classes
Holds / compliance issues (immunization, bills, etc)
This is what is used to make an appointment with CAS Advising
MyBU Student portal
This is a new CAS requirement of graduation for students starting in Fall 2025+.
A natural science class with a lab
Does major/minor classes can count towards the Hub?
Sure!
You must do this before being able to register for classes
Meet with your advisor
All first-year CAS students are assigned this
A First-Year Academic Advisor
The language requirement in order to graduate
Proficiency in a second language / 4th semester language
From high school, these can count towards the Hub
AP/IB credits (Talk with your advisor!)
This can be used to plan your schedule for the next semester
Schedule Builder (also acceptable: What-if or Degree Progress)
Those who CAS Central Academic Advising is best for
Undeclared students and those considering major/minor changes
The number of Hub requirements required to graduate
26
The number of Hub requirements one class can fulfill (range)
0-3 requirements
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
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
casadv@bu.edu