Boston College Undergraduate Admission Viewbook

explore the questions that matter most

First Year Convocation— a beloved University tradition welcoming all first-year students into the academic community— commences with the “First Flight” ceremony along Linden Lane.

What brings you joy?

What are you good at?

What does the world need you to be?

These T hree key ques T ions are frequently asked of students at Boston College, and invite reflection about who you are, what you hope to accomplish, and how you will make your mark on the world.

As a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the liberal arts, formative education, and research that addresses society’s most pressing needs, we will encourage you to return to these questions throughout your undergraduate journey at Boston College.

This self-discovery will lead to further questions, some of which you will find within these pages. It is part of our commitment to helping you grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually on your way to leading a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Academics

What brings you joy?

“As a freshman I took a Complex Problem Core course called How Democracies Die, which combined history and political science. The course was so rich in discussion and thought provoking, and the professors so engaging and challenging, that it changed the trajectory of my college experience and led me to pursue a major in international studies.”

Brianna sTonick, senior, Morrissey college of Arts And sciences

What does it mean to live a good life?

As a Jesuit, Catholic university, we examine questions about life through our distinctive heritage and values.

Education focusing on the liberal arts is central to the Boston College experience. A liberal arts education grounded in the humanities, as well as natural and social sciences, helps you to think critically, communicate effectively, and reason intelligently, preparing you to address the world’s challenges as well-rounded, reflective individuals.

It forms the foundation for a life well lived and a fulfilling career by helping you develop the traits of independent thinking, ethical reasoning, problem solving, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

c ore c urriculum

The foundation of Boston College’s distinctive approach to liberal arts education is the Core Curriculum, which will provide you with a broad understanding of the ideas and values that have shaped world history and culture.

Required of all students, the Core Curriculum consists of one course in the arts, cultural diversity, literature, mathematics, and writing, and two courses in history, natural sciences, philosophy, social sciences, and theology.

Among our popular Core classes are Complex Problem and Enduring Question courses, designed for first-year students, which investigate today’s most pressing issues, including climate change, immigration, and social justice.

“Our Core exposes students to a range of courses and programs that invite them to learn about the world, their communities, and themselves in deeply meaningful ways from multiple disciplinary perspectives. We have a range of highly successful programs that bring together interdisciplinary education, service, hands-on experiences, and reflection sessions to help students ask—and begin to answer—the question, Who will I become?”

Brian Gareau, Associate Professor of Sociology, Associate Dean for the Core, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences

a n e xample of a c ore c urriculum c omplex p ro B lem c ourse:

Making the Modern World: Design, Ethics & Engineering

Assistant Professor Jenna Tonn, Engineering Assistant Professor Jonathan Krones, Environmental Studies

In this course, we examine how engineers and stakeholders manage risks related to industrial and environmental disasters while balancing financial, technological, and regulatory pressures in complex socio-technical issues. We also explore the technical and political challenges of artificial intelligence, surveillance, and climate adaptation. Through collaborative group design projects focused on human-centered engineering, students engage with pressing technical, ethical, and moral problems as global citizens. This class provides a comprehensive overview of the social, cultural, and institutional history of engineering, as well as foundational skills in quantitative analysis of real-world engineering designs. Additionally, students learn about the political, environmental, economic, and ethical trade-offs involved in building the modern world.

Tues., Thurs. 10:30 a.m. (lecture) + Tues. 6–7:25 p.m. reflection + weekly lab section

What does the world need you to be?

“Having studied the liberal arts at Boston College, I have an enduring love for the sciences. The scientific process of investigating problems, looking for answers, and spending time to methodically explore a situation is something I learned at BC.”

phil schiller ’82, Apple f ellow, for M er s enior Vice p resident, worldwide M A rketing, Apple, i nc.

How will you fulfill your potential?

Boston College is a top-ranked, R1 research university focused on undergraduate education. We offer a transformative educational experience through a nationally recognized faculty in our four undergraduate schools and colleges.

Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences

B c.edu/morrissey

Discover and expand your horizons in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences while exploring majors in fields from economics to biology, political science to communication, neuroscience to English—all in Boston College’s oldest and largest undergraduate college.

Select from 38 majors and 27 departmental minors

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African and African

Diaspora Studies

Applied Physics

Art History

Biochemistry

Biology

Chemistry

Classics

Communication

Computer Science

Economics

English

Environmental Geoscience

Environmental Studies

Film Studies

French

Geological Sciences

German Studies

Hispanic Studies

History

Human-Centered Engineering

Independent Major

International Studies

Islamic Civilization and Societies

Italian Linguistics

Mathematics

Music

Neuroscience

Philosophy

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Russian

Slavic Studies

Sociology

Studio Art

Theatre

Theology

“What I love most about teaching in the Morrissey College is my interactions with students. Teaching is a two-way street, and I feel I have learned as much from my students as they have from me. The dynamic of our learning sessions is what makes the experience so uniquely satisfying.”

Dunwei Wang, Professor of Chemistry and Chairperson, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences

Ancient Greek Arabic Studies

Art History Biology

Chemistry

Chinese Computer Science

Economics English Film Studies

French Geological Sciences

Studies

What does the world need you to be?

“I am so grateful for the Morrissey College because I definitely would not be where I am today without it. I have always known that I wanted to help people and pursue social justice. This school has shown me how I can pursue this passion and what it may look like in the future. I have met the most amazing people here, and I know these relationships will last a lifetime.”

Jenaea duddie, junior, Morrissey c ollege of Arts A nd s ciences

22 academic departments

522 full-time faculty

79% of MCAS students participated in internships while at BC

most popular majors at BC:

Finance, Economics, Biology, Political Science, Psychology, Communication, Computer Science, Nursing, Neuroscience, and Applied Psychology & Human Development

Bapst Library, recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful libraries.

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Carroll School of Management

B c.edu/carroll

Learn to analyze complex challenges, communicate effectively, and develop ethical leadership skills at one of the nation’s top-ranked business schools.

concen T raT ions

Accounting

Accounting for Finance and Consulting

Business Analytics

Entrepreneurship (co-concentration only)

What are you good at?

Finance General Management Management and Leadership Marketing Operations Management

121 full-time faculty

8 centers and institutes

“The Carroll School provides students with opportunities to work closely with faculty on research projects. After my first semester, my professor asked me to help research technologydriven businesses for his new book. That research enabled me to travel to Africa, provided me with direct insight into hundreds of companies, and ultimately helped me to launch my own business. Most importantly, my professor has become a good friend and continues to be a mentor to me.”

Branick

A + for Teaching Quality (Bloomberg Businessweek)

#13 best undergraduate business schools (Poets & Quants)

88% of seniors in the Class of 2022 were employed upon graduation

$81,591 average starting salary for the Class of 2022

Weix ’19, ceo , Aryeo

What does the world need you to be?

“I enrolled in the Carroll School of Management because it was important to me that I had a business education that was rooted in ethics. Simultaneously receiving a liberal arts education has allowed me to enrich my understanding of the business world and the person I want to become within it.”

kaTe freeland, junior, cA rroll s chool of M A

Njoke Thomas, an assistant professor in the Carroll School of Management, teaches organizational behavior and conducts research on professional identity construction.

Lynch School of Education and Human Development

B c.edu/lynch

Explore how to enhance the human condition, expand the human imagination, and make the world more just through teaching, research, and service at the nation’s top-ranked school of education among Catholic universities.

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Applied Psychology and Human Development Elementary Education Secondary Education Transformative Educational Studies

“The practice of teaching, mentoring, reflecting, and co-learning alongside Lynch students in all four of our undergraduate majors is a powerful force in my life. I find a sense of meaning and purpose in leading courses, advising students, and supervising interdisciplinary undergraduate research topics which help play a constructive role in my students’ academic, social, career, and formative Boston College experiences.”

150 undergraduate practicum site placements

72 full-time faculty # 1

Julia

E. DeVoy, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Students, Lynch School of Education and Human Development

Counseling and Elementary Teacher Ed Program in New England (U.S. News & World Report)

24,263 alumni in positions of leadership in education and human development, and counseling psychology

What are you good at?

“Professors constantly encouraged us to bridge connections between their classes and other subject areas. I made unexpected connections in classes, such as linking Daoism with applied child development. I love thinking about different ideas from a holistic perspective.”

michelle Zhou ’20, m.a. ’22, lynch s chool of e duc Ation

As part of the Lynch School’s practicum placement, Margaret “Maggie” Guggenberger teaches in a seventh-grade classroom at Boston College High School.

Connell School of Nursing

B c.edu/connellschool

Gain both practical skills and a deep understanding of the social determinants of health as you grow to become part of a new generation of compassionate nurse leaders, researchers, and policymakers enhancing well-being and reducing disparities in the U.S. and beyond.

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Global Public Health and the Common Good* Nursing

85+ clinical partners in the Greater Boston area, including Mass General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

1:6 average faculty-to-student ratio in clinical

34% of students study abroad during their junior year

96% first-time pass rate on NCLEX Exam in 2021

Connell School of Nursing student Nicolette Pellicane volunteered at the Nueva Vida Clinic in Ciudad Sandino as part of the Service Immersion Program.

“BC and the Connell School of Nursing have been so instrumental in helping me to discover my purpose. Serving and helping others in times of need is at the heart of nursing. I am committed to improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. Ultimately, by researching health systems and working alongside health practitioners, we will help to improve outcomes for generations to come.”

Brittney (Sullivan) van de Water ’09, M.S. ’10, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School

What does the world need you to be?

“The Connell School of Nursing does an amazing job of fostering community and preparing students for their roles as nurses after college. We are fortunate to have our clinical placements at some of the best hospitals in the world, and to learn from dedicated, caring professors, most of whom are nurses themselves.”

danTe coBelli, senior, c onnell s chool of n ursing

*Requires a separate application at the end of the first year. Interested candidates should plan to apply to the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences.

in T erdisciplinary minors

African and African Diaspora Studies

American Studies

Ancient Civilization

Asian Studies

Catholic Studies

East European Studies

Environmental Studies

Faith, Peace, and Justice

German Studies

Global Public Health and the Common Good

International Studies

Irish Studies

Islamic Civilization and Societies

Jewish Studies

Journalism

Latin American Studies

Managing for Social Impact and the Public Good

Medical Humanities, Health, and Culture

Religion and Public Life

Women’s and Gender Studies

In addition, Boston College offers interdisciplinary minors for students from across the University.

Ismael Ben Fofana, assistant professor of the practice at the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, teaches experimental techniques of molecular biology in a research lab with undergraduate students.

Why attend a Jesuit, Catholic university?

Boston College is an institution of higher learning founded in 1863 by members of the Society of Jesus, a worldwide Catholic religious order of men commonly known as the Jesuits. Jesuit education strives to help students grow as human beings, recognize their personal gifts, and contribute to the common good through lives marked by integrity, leadership, faith, and service.

A distinctive attribute of Jesuit education at Boston College is our commitment to formative education. Here, you will be encouraged to examine what it means to lead a full life, and to develop qualities such as resilience, empathy, and a commitment to promoting justice that will help you live with meaning and purpose.

formaT ive e xperiences aT Bos T on c ollege

At Boston College, you’ll have access to countless opportunities for self-discovery, including retreats, volunteer service, student organizations, service-learning programs, and courses emphasizing self-reflection.

This is just a sampling of the programs you can participate in:

» The PULSE Service Learning Program puts students in direct contact with marginalized populations and community organizations while exploring classic and contemporary works of theology and philosophy.

» The Cornerstone Program includes courses such as the Freshman Topic Seminar and Courage to Know, which prompt you to reflect on your life as a student.

» The Capstone Program encourages seniors and second-semester juniors to review their experiences and consider upcoming longterm commitments.

» The Halftime retreat fosters reflections on the three key questions, and your passions and talents, with the help of faculty and staff.

» During the 48hours weekend experience, you’ll talk with juniors and seniors who will share their experiences and help you gain a fuller understanding of a BC education.

“The Jesuit, Catholic academic tradition made an indelible imprint on my mind and heart. It was at Boston College that I learned to think critically, to ask difficult questions, and to seek truth in the unknown.”

Patrick Roehm ʼ17, Senior Consultant, Deloitte

79%

of students agreed that they learned about practices inspired by BC’s Ignatian tradition, such as reflection and discernment, which have helped them become more attentive in their lives

74% participated in student organization leadership roles while at BC

72% participated in community service or volunteer work while at BC

What brings you joy?

“BC helped me understand that I needed purpose in my life. By opening my heart and mind to the possibilities and exercising some patience, I found my dream career. It has been the culmination of every single BC experience that has helped me become the person I am today.”

What will you discover?

Research at Boston College is collaborative and interdisciplinary. Undergraduates work closely with faculty to examine the most complex societal problems and how we can address them.

No matter your field—the humanities, the sciences, business, nursing, or education— you will be able to acquire practical experience, learn the latest methods, and lead research projects. And, you can do it all in Boston—an international center for research and innovation, acclaimed for its leadership in the fields of health care, information technology, biotech, and pharmaceutical research, among others.

s cience, Tech, and i nnovaT ion: 245 Beacon sT ree T Boston College’s 245 Beacon Street, a 150,000-square-foot integrated science facility that opened in 2022, is a dynamic hub for science, engineering, technology, and entrepreneurship. Situated at the heart of BC’s main campus, it houses the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, Computer Science and Engineering departments, and the Shea Center for Entrepreneurship.

Designed to promote student and faculty collaboration and interdisciplinary research on topics such as climate change, energy, public health, and the environment, 245 Beacon Street features teaching labs with computer science robotics and data visualization space, a clean room, and maker spaces for prototyping research as well as classrooms and convening spaces.

35 research centers and institutes

$70.2M sponsored research grants R1

Carnegie Classified Research University

30% of BC students worked on a faculty member’s research project

“The Schiller Institute reflects our University-wide commitment to addressing global problems and inequities. Ninety percent of the world’s technologies are designed for the wealthiest 10% of the world’s population. We believe we have a role to play at Boston College in creating solutions for the remaining 90%, whose voices often go unheard.”

Tom Chiles, Deluca Chair in Biology, Vice Provost for Research

Engineering Department Chair Glenn Gaudette works in a lab at 245 Beacon Street. The building’s clean room and nanofabrication facility are home to more than 30 high-end micro and nanoscale instrumentation systems.

What are you good at?

“Working in Professor Ethan Baxter’s lab played a pivotal role in preparing me for my future. I did high-level research, had the opportunity to conduct fieldwork in the Western Alps, collaborated with scientists at other institutions, and presented my research at an international conference. The experience I gained was invaluable in helping me decide that I wanted to pursue a career in scientific research.”

How will you apply what you learn?

Explore potential vocations, acquire practical experience, and apply what you have learned in the classroom in real-life situations. At Boston College, you’ll have access to a variety of internships, externships, and service-immersion programs in Greater Boston and beyond.

» The Volunteer & Service Learning Center provides dozens of ways for you to go outside campus to learn from and assist those in need.

» Our Career Center helps you locate opportunities that match your interests in order to acquire valuable experience. Job shadow a professional for a day, attend a group trip to a nearby company, or spend a summer or semester learning new skills to prepare for your career.

» The Endeavor Program is a free three-day career exploration experience for sophomores and juniors during winter break. Through Endeavor, you’ll discuss opportunities with alumni, career coaches, and peers, and visit local organizations to explore your interests.

» Eagle Exchange, an online mentoring platform that connects students with alumni around the world.

» Career Fairs help all students with job searches. In 2022, 282 employers actively recruited BC students through virtual and on-campus Career Fairs and info sessions.

» Through Handshake, students had access to 63,375 jobs and internships from 7,671 employers.

» The Eagle Intern Fellowship offers financial support to Boston College undergrads who obtain summer internships with organizations that cannot provide a salary.

C areer out C omes F rom the Class oF 202 2 :

96% of graduates were either employed, enrolled in graduate school, or involved in service or fellowship programs within six months of graduation

82% of students held an internship while at Boston College

282 unique employers actively recruited BC students

7,671 unique employers posted jobs with BC

67% of students used a BC Career Center resource to secure employment

“Career education and readiness are essential components of our Jesuit mission to engage students throughout their journey of self-discovery and personal formation. We have the resources to enable all of our students to succeed.”

Joseph Du Pont, Associate Vice President, Career Services

South Africa

Belize Ireland

How will you experience the world?

Every year, approximately 50% of BC juniors travel to Spain, Great Britain, India, China, Italy, Egypt, Australia, and other locales through our Office of Global Education.

We also offer hundreds of international service experiences, including:

» The McGillycuddy-Logue Fellows Program, which provides international service, experiential learning, and academic coursework in a two-year integrated program

» The Arrupe International Immersion Program, which gives students firsthand exposure to social, political, and religious realities of countries in Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and beyond

» The Jamaica Magis Service Immersion Program, which invites students to live and serve in solidarity with the Jamaican people

» Global Public Health Honduras, which emphasizes service with marginalized populations throughout Honduras

“Boston College is a global community unto itself, and the exposure to different cultures, backgrounds, and philosophies was instrumental in broadening my view of the world. That was particularly important in helping me understand the commonality of experiences that we all share, independent of the labels that society often places upon us.”

Steve Pemberton ’89, Hon. ’15, M.A. ’19 Author; Chief Human Resources Officer, Workhuman

What brings you joy?

“BC gave me the resources and guidance to dream big. I developed new talents through my study abroad opportunities. As a student, I visited Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Palestine, Ireland, the UK, and Mexico, which deepened my understanding of political science, refined my research skills, and enhanced my communication capabilities. As a first-generation college student from a low-income immigrant household in the Bronx, I am grateful for how much BC nurtured my development.”

Jorge meJia ’19, d eputy c hief of s tA ff to

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179 study abroad programs on six continents and for all majors

50% of BC undergraduates studied abroad in 34 countries

7% of BC students are international students, coming from places such as China, South Korea, Spain, Canada, Italy, Ireland, the UK, France, Germany, and India

267 international faculty and research scholars

90% of returning students said time studying abroad was a significant source of personal growth

29 summer abroad programs

What brings you joy?

“My time at BC strengthened my sense of empathy and compassion for others. BC has such a way of bringing good, service-oriented people into its ranks. The relationships I’ve made with these people will last a lifetime.”

Joe s a B ia ’06, c re AtiVe d irector, s tudio sA bi A

What makes our community distinctive?

Care for others, recognition of the worth of all people, a commitment to diversity, and welcoming faculty, staff, and alumni are qualities you will encounter at Boston College. We welcome people of all faiths, backgrounds, and perspectives and endeavor to cultivate a campus environment that is warm, inclusive, and alive with ways to flourish both inside and outside the classroom.

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On-campus resources include the Women’s Center and programming for LGBTQ+, first-generation, and low-income students. The Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center focuses on supporting students of African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent as well as multicultural and multiracial students.

As a BC student, you can build community outside the classroom through our more than 300 student organizations, including the African Student Association, the Dance Ensemble, the Dramatics Society, Bike BC, Model United Nations, the Business and Law Society, and the Student Nurses Association.

There are also opportunities to enhance your faith through Masses, a weekly Ignatian Examen, and popular faith-discussion programs such as Agape Latte.

“The feeling of community at Boston College knits people together across roles and groups— whether it’s the esprit de corps among faculty; the sharing of experiences across campus through trips, retreats, and discussion groups; the care and respect that faculty and staff feel for our students; the bonds among students; or the tremendous loyalty BC alumni have for their alma mater.”

Suzanne Matson, English Professor, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences

The annual Welles Crowther Red Bandanna 5K is held in honor Welles Crowther, a 1999 Boston College alumnus who lost his life while saving others during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Race participants are encouraged to wear a red bandanna like the one Crowther always carried with him.

BC students come from all 50 U.S. states

35% of BC students are of AHANA (African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American) descent

971 international undergraduate students come from 66 countries

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Volunteer ser Vice

How will you make a difference?

When you choose Boston College, you join a student body with an extensive commitment to service. From the BC Bigs mentoring program right here in Boston to Appa Volunteers, BC students continually discover ways they can serve and learn from others. Become a part of this volunteer culture through dozens of organizations, including:

» 4Boston

» American Red Cross

» Appa Volunteers

» Arrupe International Immersion Program

» BC Bigs (A partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters)

» BC Neighborhood Center

» Best Buddies

» Boston College EMS

» Campus School Volunteers at Boston College

» Charity Water

» Circle K

» Coaching Corps

» Dominican Republic Immersion

» Eagle Volunteers

What does the world need you to be?

» English Language Learners Tutoring

» Every Bite Counts

» GlobeMed

» Habitat for Humanity

» Jamaica Magis

» Jamaica Mustard Seed

» Liturgy Arts Group

» MEDLIFE

» Operation Smile

» Prison Arts Outreach

» Project Sunshine

» PULSE

» Relay For Life

» Special Olympics

» Strong Women Strong Girl

And many more!

“From service in PULSE to tutoring at Nativity Prep in Boston, BC has given me the space to practice and develop my leadership skills. It has helped me acknowledge my purpose to help youth from communities like mine realize their potential and achieve their goals.”

armani miTchell, junior, cA rroll s chool of M A n A ge M ent

Among the popular destinations for BC volunteers are Central America, Habitat for Humanity in South Carolina, and the Campus School at Boston College.

the Arts

How will you be inspired?

On campus and in nearby communities, BC students participate in an array of visual, physical, and musical art activities.

» The Robsham Theater Arts Center hosts dozens of events every year, from student plays and dance recitals to concerts.

» The Arts Festival brings together students, faculty, and alumni to showcase their talents in music, theater, poetry, film, painting, sculpture, and more.

» The McMullen Museum of Art offers worldclass art exhibitions, and provides handson opportunities for students to work on museum projects and programs.

» Showdown is BC’s largest student dance competition. Sponsored by the AHANA Leadership Council, it promotes diversity and cultural awareness through dance.

“It’s wonderful that BC has an exhibition space where students can showcase their works of art. Exhibitions allow students to express themselves and tell their stories. I believe that art is a really powerful medium and has the ability to touch people. It has been an amazing opportunity to exhibit my paintings on campus.”

Angela Liu, Junior, Carroll School of Management

What activities await you?

Whether you’re a “Superfan,” fitness enthusiast, or casual competitor, our sports and recreation offerings provide plenty of reasons to cheer.

As an Eagle, you will have the opportunity to root for our 31 intercollegiate Division I teams, including football and men’s and women’s hockey, basketball, and soccer.

Alumni Stadium features football games against rivals such as Clemson, Florida State, and Notre Dame. Conte Forum hosts ACC basketball opponents Duke and North Carolina and Hockey East foes Boston University and Northeastern.

If you’d rather get in the game yourself, you can join one of our 51 intramural programs or 27 club sports—from golf and ultimate Frisbee to volleyball, rugby, and crew.

On-campus facilities will help you stay active in between classes: our Margot Connell Recreation Center features a state-of-the-art fitness area in addition to a rock-climbing wall, a jogging track, an aquatics center with two swimming pools, basketball courts, tennis courts, and dedicated rooms for spin, yoga, and more.

Go Eagles!

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intercollegiate Division I teams with approximately 680 student-athletes

51 intramural sports programs

27 club sports; 1,048 participants

4,342 unique participants in intramural sports

244,000 square feet of space to play and work out in the Margot Connell Recreation Center

What does Boston have to offer?

The Greater Boston area is an internationally renowned hub for higher education, health care, business, and technology, with a vibrant start-up scene. Here, you’ll have access to internship and career placements with some of the nation’s foremost nonprofits and corporations as well as prestigious graduate schools.

Vibrant art, music, and sports complement these resources in a city alive with energy, knowledge, and new ideas. Study in the historic reading room at the Boston Public Library, meet friends for a game at Fenway Park, walk the Freedom Trail, or visit one of Boston’s acclaimed museums.

Boston’s North End and Faneuil Hall are favorites among locals and visitors alike. Both are abuzz with restaurants and social activity. Take a stroll along cobblestone streets and indulge in cuisines from around the world.

Public Transportation Around Boston

Boston College is located on the Green Line of the MBTA—known in Boston as the “T.” It’s just a 20-minute ride to downtown Boston.

Additionally, the free BC Shuttle provides transportation around campus for all students.

“Boston is filled with amazing opportunities. Whether it’s going out to eat in the North End with a group of friends or finding the perfect internship, Boston has it all. Boston College is perfectly situated so that we have the ideal mix of a beautiful suburban campus with the incredible amenities of a major city right at our fingertips.”

Olivia Charbonneau, Sophomore, Morrissey College

of Arts and Sciences

#1

City in the Northeast (Money Magazine)

#1

State capital with the highest quality of life in the United States (WalletHub) #3

Best Job Market (U.S. News & World Report)

What brings you joy?

“Especially being from the Midwest, I loved spending four years in Boston. Whether walking around the Boston Public Garden in the fall or experiencing the many duck boat parades for Boston sports teams, I could not have asked to be in a better city!”

shannon TaBor ʼ20, M A n A ger, lAunch & e xpA nsion, p erch

Students gather in the Thomas More Apartments, one of 30 residence halls for undergraduates. Boston College is committed to creating a community environment that fosters the intellectual, social, and spiritual growth of all students.

Where will you call home?

Residential life is a vibrant, community-building component of the BC student experience.

Boston College offers 30 residence halls for undergraduate students ranging from traditional rooms for two to three, to apartment-style accommodations for four, six, or eight. All firstyear students live on Upper Campus in Chestnut Hill or the Newton Campus.

Go to bc.edu/reshalls for a complete list of on-campus residences.

» Living & Learning Communities provide nine themed options— including an all-female hall, healthy living, the Intercultural Learning Experience, BC F1RST, and the Shaw Leadership Program—so you can live alongside peers with similar interests.

» Our award-winning BC Dining Services offers fresh and delicious food at 14 locations across campus. Enjoy healthy culinary options, a chocolate bar, cafés, and late-night service throughout the academic year.

College innovator oF the year

(Food Management) # 7

in Best Colleges for Food in America

(The Daily Meal)

gold award

for Sustainability (National Association of College & University Food Services)

grand prize winner

Ramen Pop-Up (National Association of College & University Food Services)

Best sandwiCh

Chicken Katsu (Food Management)

Changemaker

Environmental Impact Award (Fill It Forward) top 25

Best College Dining Halls (College Consensus)

Outcomes

Thousands of BC students participate in internships in the public and private sectors each year, including Nick Guerriero ’22, pictured here at KPMG in Boston’s Financial District. The Career Center works closely with all undergraduate students to help them achieve their professional goals, whether through internships or employment.

Where will your education take you?

Your time at Boston College is more than an education: it is a preparation for both a purposeful life and a rewarding, successful career.

r ecen T g raduaT es’ s uccess

BC Class of 2022 graduates were employed in 42 states and 19 countries.

s ampling of e mployers of r ecen T B c g raduaT es:

» Amazon

» Boston Public Schools

» Boston Red Sox

» Citi

» Creative Arts Agency

» Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

» Dartmouth

» Deloitte

» Goldman Sachs

» Harvard University

» Jesuit Volunteer Corps

» JPMorgan Chase & Co.

» KPMG

» LʼOreal

» Lionsgate

» Mass General Brigham

» McKinsey & Company

» Microsoft

» Mintz

» Museum of Modern Art

s ampling of g raduaT e s chools for T he c lass of 2022:

» Boston College

» Boston University

» Brown University

» Columbia University

» Duke University

» Georgetown University

» Harvard University

What are you good at?

» Johns Hopkins University

» Massachusetts Institute of Technology

» New York University

» Northwestern University

» Stanford University

» Tufts University

$67,000 median starting salary for the Class of 2022

» NBCUniversal

» NYC Department of Education

» Oracle

» Pfizer

» Teach for America

» The TJX Companies Inc

» University of Massachusetts

» Wayfair

» University of Chicago

» University of Notre Dame

» University of Pennsylvania

» University of Southern California

» Yale University

“I was never so challenged in my life as I was at Boston College. I majored in math, landed a summer internship through the Career Center, and received an offer in the fall of my senior year. It was an unforgettable and rewarding experience to attend BC.”

paTrick mcdonough ʼ20, s enior f in A nce Associ Ate, bA in cA pitA l

res T igious n aT ional aWards (2013–2023):

» 114 J. William Fulbright Grants (undergraduate)

» 81 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships

» 14 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships

» 7 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships

Network with loyal alumni

» 6 Beckman Scholarships

» 6 Harry S. Truman Scholarships

» 3 Freeman-ASIA Scholarships

» 3 Boren Scholarships (formerly National Security Education Program Fellowships)

» 2 Lilly Fellows Programs in the Humanities and the Arts

» 1 The Rhodes Scholarship

» 1 Winston Churchill Scholarship

» 1 Udall Scholarship

Boston College has more than 204,235 alumni in 154 countries around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective fields. When you join the BC community, you gain access to alumni via dozens of in-person events and Eagle Exchange, an online mentoring program.

n o Ta B le a lumni

Rich Aberman, Bill Clerico ’07 Co-founders, WePay

Kevin Allocca ’06 Head of YouTube Culture and Trends, Google

Steve Barry ’85 Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Goldman Sachs

Nick Burns ’78, Hon. ’02 U.S. Ambassador to China; Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and Greece

Darcel Clark ’83

Bronx County District Attorney

Peter Dervan ’67, Hon. ’97 Bren Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, California Institute of Technology

Pat Grady ’04 Partner, Sequoia Capital

Chuck Hogan ’89

Novelist, Screenwriter, Television Producer

Paloma Izquierdo-Hernandez ’76, Hon. ’14 President and Chief Executive Officer, Urban Health Plan, Inc.

Peter S. Lynch ʼ65, Hon. ’95 Vice Chairman, Fidelity Management & Research Company; Chairman, Lynch Foundation

Julianne Malveaux ’74, M.A. ’76 President and Founder, Economic Education

Edward Markey ’68, J.D. ’72 U.S. Senator, Massachusetts

Liz O’Day ’06 CEO and Founder, Olaris Therapeutics, Inc.

Chris O’Donnell ’92, Hon. ’17 Actor

Steve Pemberton ’89, Hon. ’15, M.A. ʼ19

Author; Chief Human Resources Officer, Workhuman

Amy Poehler ’93

Actor, Producer, Author

Ryan Reede ’17 New Technology Director, Dreamworks

Navyn Salem ’94, Hon. ’12

Founder and CEO, Edesia, Inc.

Molly Schaus ’11

Olympic Medalist, Team USA

Phil Schiller ’82

Apple Fellow; Former Senior Vice President, Worldwide Marketing, Apple, Inc.

Bobby Scott, J.D. ’73

Congressman, Virginia

Marc P. Seidner ’88

Chief Investment Officer, PIMCO

Kevin Smart, ’99

Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Alberto Vasallo III ’89, Hon. ’18

President and CEO, El Mundo Media

Lulu Wang ’05

Film Director, Writer, Producer

Grace Simmons Zuncic ’05

Chief People and Impact Officer, Cotopaxi

“Studying philosophy and economics at Boston College caused me to realize the need to address economic and racial inequality in the world. After completing my Rhodes studies at Oxford, this is exactly what I plan to do.”

Isabelle Stone ’18, Rhodes Scholar

“Throughout my four years at BC, I was asked, What brings me joy? What am I good at? What does the world need me to be? My experiences with my professors and classmates, and my community service and extracurricular activities, all led me to discover the answers to these questions. My priorities are no longer about what I’ll become one day, but rather the type of person I’ll become.”

Kanwal Ojha ’19, Doctoral Student, Tulane Medical School

Kanwal Ojha ’19

Grace Simmons Zuncic ’05

Nick Burns ’78, Hon. ’02

Next Steps

What do you do now?

Are you ready to join the next generation of independent thinkers and change-makers addressing life’s biggest challenges?

Apply now at B c.edu/apply

Admission to Boston College is highly selective. In making admission decisions, we consider grades, standardized test scores,* out-of-school activities, appraisals from teachers and others, and how you express yourself in writing.

Our admission committee will review your application with a level of thoughtfulness that reflects the time and effort you have invested.

* Boston College will be test-optional for the 2023–24 admission cycle. Learn more at bc.edu/testoptional.

Application Deadlines:

e arly d ecision i and ii

If Boston College is your clear first choice, we recommend applying through Early Decision, which allows you to demonstrate your commitment to enroll and tends to yield higher acceptance rates than our Regular Decision program.

Early Decision I: November 1

Early Decision II: January 2

Decision by December 15

Decision by February 15

In addition to submitting the Common Application and other documents, Early Decision applicants must complete the Common Application Early Decision Agreement form. Learn more at bc.edu/earlydecision

r egular d ecision

January 2

Decision by April 1

How will you afford your education?

We are committed to making a Boston College education accessible to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. We are proud to be one of just 21 private universities that offer need-blind admission and meet the full demonstrated need of applicants applying for financial aid.

Financial aid packages supplement family resources with a financial aid award that can include scholarships, grants, work-study opportunities, and loans. More than 66% of BC undergraduates receive financial assistance, and the average need-based financial aid package is $56,000.

Your resulting financial aid award meets 100% of your determined need.

average c os T of aTT endance 2023–24

Tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees (incoming resident student): $85,600

For more information, visit B c.edu/afford

$163M +

amount of need-based financial aid distributed annually

$56,000 the average need-based financial aid package

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50

for Best Value (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)

What brings you joy?

What are you good at?

What does the world need you to be?

When you say yes to Boston College, you join a community that will welcome you, support you, and help you to realize your goals.

Perhaps most importantly, you begin a lifelong process of exploring the questions that matter most—a practice that will help you live your life to the fullest.

Will you respond to the call and discover the answers for yourself?

next steps

Seniors gather on Linden Lane before processing to Alumni Stadium for the University’s Commencement Exercises.

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Boston College’s Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available to prospective students online at https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/sites/campus-safety/documents/ annual-campus-security-fire-safety-report.html. This report includes Boston College’s campus security and fire safety programs and policies, campus crime statistics for the previous three years, and statistics on reported incidents of fire occurring in on-campus housing facilities for the previous three years. To request a paper copy of this report, please contact the Boston College Police Department at 617-552-4412.

A report on athletic program participation rates, financial support, and other information on men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic programs is available to prospective students upon request. To request a copy of this report, please contact the Office of the Financial Vice President and Treasurer at 617-552-3197. Additional consumer notices and disclosures required by the Higher Education Opportunity Act are available to prospective students at https://www. bc.edu/content/bc-web/offices/executive-vice-president/notices-disclosures.html.

noT ice of nondiscriminaT ion

Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1863, Boston College is dedicated to intellectual excellence and to its Jesuit, Catholic heritage. Boston College recognizes the essential contribution a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff makes to the advancement of its goals and ideals in an atmosphere of respect for one another and for the University’s mission and heritage. Accordingly, Boston College commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome in particular to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status, or other legally protected status. Boston College rejects and condemns all forms of harassment, wrongful discrimination, and disrespect. It has developed procedures to respond to incidents of harassment whatever the basis or circumstance. Moreover, it is the policy of Boston College, while reserving its lawful rights where appropriate to take actions designed to promote the Jesuit, Catholic principles that sustain its mission and heritage, to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and in its educational programs and activities on the basis of a person’s race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, genetic information or family medical history, or military status, and to comply with state law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of a person’s sexual orientation.

To this end, Boston College has designated its Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity to coordinate its efforts to prevent discrimination in accordance with this notice and applicable laws. Individuals are welcome to raise any questions regarding this notice and the requirements of state and federal nondiscrimination laws with the Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity:

B os Ton college office for ins T i

140 Commonwealth Avenue

(Office location: 129 Lake Street)

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

T u T ional diversi T y (oid )

Patricia Lowe, Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity/Title IX Coordinator

patricia.lowe@bc.edu

Phone: 617-552-3334

Email: TitleIXCoordinator@bc.edu

The Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity oversees the efforts of the following additional Title IX coordinators: (i) Melinda Stoops, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Student Affairs Title IX Coordinator (for student sexual harassment complaints), Maloney Hall, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (617-552-3482); (ii) Marie Elena Gioiella, University Harassment Counselor, 129 Lake Street, Brighton, MA (617-552-3340); and (iii) Reshauna Cobb, Senior Associate Director Athletics, Internal Operations, 310 Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (617-552-8303).

The following federal laws and regulations require the University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, or age in treatment, employment, admission or access to Boston College and its educational programs and activities: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Act), and their respective implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Parts 100, 104, 106, and 110. Inquiries concerning the application to Boston College of each of the statutes and implementing regulations outlined above may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921 (617-289-0111).

You can also visit: www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.

disaBiliTy services

For more information on services for students with medical, physical, psychological, and temporary disabilities, please visit: www.bc.edu/disability, call 617-552-3434, or email disabsrv@bc.edu.

Produced by the Office of University Communications.

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