While it remains unclear why a not-yet-applicant received that message, this much is true: BU isn't accepting new Ph.D. students for the next academic year in a dozen humanities and social sciences programs.
The heads of the College of Arts and Sciences pointed to increased costs associated with the union contract that graduate student workers won after their historic, nearly seven-month strike ended in October.
The university's decision to pause admissions is part of an ongoing review of their doctoral programs, including reducing student numbers in some others.
These actions are part of Boston University's commitment to re-envisioning its doctoral programs, which includes a thorough assessment of current offerings.
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