First Year Hub

Looking to reflect on your transition to BC? Don't miss out on 48hours: an off-campus weekend experience for first-year students to connect with upperclass mentors and peers about their joys and challenges of navigating college life.

48hours@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-3281

Are you ready to pick your courses? Make sure to carefully read your Academic Planning Workbook -- it will help guide and prepare you for course advising and registration.

aac@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-9259

Ascend is a program for first-year women through the Center for Student Formation. Participants have an opportunity to meet new peers, engage in meaningful conversations about life at BC, and connect with upperclass female mentors.

ascend@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-6140

Looking for a new laptop for college? Curious about the books you will need for your classes? Need some BC swag for your wardrobe? The BC Bookstore has you covered for this and so much more.

bc@bkstr.com | 800-978-0978

Want to get the scoop on life at BC? Check out The Heights, BC's independent student newspaper to find out what's happening on and off campus!

business@bcheights.com

Need to do research for a paper or project? Use the BC libraries website to gain access to research databases, course reserves or to recieve assistance from a librarian!

617-552-4472

The Boston College Police Department works together with the BC community to create a safe and secure campus environment that encourages mutual respect, caring for others and responsible behavior.

non-emergency: 617-552-4440 | emergency: 617-552-4444

We want Boston College to be a safe and welcoming community for all. To help achieve this all incoming first-year students are required to complete four online courses: AlcoholEdu, DiversityEdu, Mental Well-Being, and Sexual Assault Prevention.

bcsa@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-8600

Shaped by the University’s Jesuit, Catholic tradition—Campus Ministry programs invite participants to recognize and respond to the call of God in their lives by supporting ongoing spiritual and religious growth and challenging individuals to commit to a life of prayer and service to others.

ministry@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-3475

Looking for a way to stay physically active? BC Rec has all you need from team sports to fitness classes to athletic facilities, including the new Margot Connell Recreation Center.

campusrec@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-0797

The Career Center can assist with more than just finding a job after graduation. Check out their website to learn about major and career exploration resources and programs that can point you toward meaningful paths at BC and beyond.

career.center@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-3430

Compass is a mentoring program specifically designed for first year students of color at BC. Participants will have an opportunity to meet other AHANA peers, engage in meaningful conversations around transition to BC, and connect with upperclass mentors.

bccompass@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-3281

The Connors Family Learning Center is here to support your academic success. They provide tutoring, skills workshops, and special services to students with learning disabilities.

Tutoring Appointments: 617-552-0611

Open only to first-year students, the interdisciplinary Core courses - Complex Problems and Enduring Questions - probe compelling contemporary issues and explore subjects crucial to the human experience.

core@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-1297

Cornerstone courses at BC are small, discussion-based seminars that allow you to get to know a faculty member as both a professor and academic adviser.

Transition can be tough. University Counseling Services (UCS) provides professional and confidential mental health services to help students overcome their challenges.

617-552-3310

Curious about dining on The Heights? Learn about BC's dining halls, including schedules, menus, meal plans, and where you can use your Eagle bucks!

bcdining@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-2263

Disability Services empowers students with medical, physical, psychological, and temporary disabilities to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals.

student.support@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-3470

Student Affairs is home to 15 offices that provide countless programs and services promoting student learning, health and wellness, leadership development, and community engagement.

bcsa@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-8600

The Freshmen League is a program designed for first-year men at BC through the Center for Student Formation. Participants have regular meetings with two upperclassmen leaders who will help them learn the ropes of BC and get off campus to experience the city of Boston.

frleague@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-6140

Hey Superfan! The Gold Pass is BC students' ticket to all the Eagles' regular season athletic events. You can use the app for easy access to each game.

617-552-GoBC (4622)

You might be wondering how to get technologically plugged into BC and gain access to virtual tools like Agora, Canvas and the VPN... Our friends in ITS can get you started and answer your BC tech questions.

help.center@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-4357

Run by the Office of International Students and Scholars, International Student Orientation will help you navigate the transition to BC as an international student.

bcis@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-8005

Home to student groups celebrating a wide range of faith traditions, the Multi-Faith Center welcomes you to celebrate your own faith, as well as to learn more about cultures and backgrounds unfamiliar to you.

ministry@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-3475

Visit the Office of International Students and Scholars to find information on navigating the transition to BC as an international student, visas, and International Student Orientation.

bcis@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-8005

With more than 300 student organizations to choose from, OSI is one of the many stops you can make to connect to opportunities to get involved, develop leadership skills and make a difference on campus and beyond.

osi@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-3480

In order to keep our focus on providing a robust and safe experience for our students this fall, we have had to make some difficult decisions around non-academic gatherings. Therefore, Boston College will not be holding a traditional,in-person experience for Parents Weekend this year. We are planning some virtual offerings to bring our parent community together and will be sharing news of those in the coming weeks. 

parentsweekend@repjcclothing.com | 866-237-1120

Visit the Office of Residential Life for move in dates, housing forms, packing lists, and virtual tours of BC's first year residence halls.

reslife@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-3060

Don't miss out on the rich theater scene at BC! Get your tickets to a wide variety of performances and productions held in the Robsham Theater Arts Center.

617-552-4800

Need to get from Newton to Upper Campus? Learn about the BC shuttle routes, schedules, and download the real time bus locator - the TransLoc app.

shuttle@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-0151

Student Outreach and Support Services is committed to the growth of well-rounded and healthy individuals and in particular provides support to students who identify as LGBTQ, connecting them with campus support services.

student.support@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-3470

The Office of Student Services is a one-stop service for students. Look there for the Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Employment, Student Accounts, Student Loans, and Credit and Collections offices.

studentservices@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-3300 or 800-294-0294

The Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center (BAIC) supports the undergraduate community—with a particular focus on AHANA (people of African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent), multicultural, multiracial, and OTE students—in navigating college life and fulfilling their potential.

bowmancenter@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-3358

Transferring to Boston College? Be sure to check out Undergraduate Government of Boston College's (UGBC)Transfer Student Guide to help in your transition to the heights!

bcfye@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-3281

The Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) is BC's student government body. Created to enrich the lives of students, its purpose is to serve students' interests and to help cultivate an engaged and caring student community.

bcsa@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-8600

Do you have questions about immunization forms or about the student health insurance plan? Or are you on campus and not feeling well? UHS is here to support student healthcare needs and to diagnose and treat physical, emotional, and/or transitional concerns.

617-552-3225

"Men and Women for Others" is a phrase that embodies the Volunteer & Service Learning Center's (VSLC) mission. The VSLC supports students looking for volunteering opportunities in the Boston area by providing advice, resources, and opportunities to serve.

vslc@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-1317

Weeks of Welcome will connect you with opportunities, offices and people on campus to help in your transition to the Heights. Be sure to download the app to view the full event schedule!

bcsa@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-8600

The Women’s Center supports, educates, and empowers students of all genders. Valuing personal agency and strong community, the Center works to cultivate leadership, authentic relationships, and awareness of intersectional social justice issues.

women@repjcclothing.com | 617-552-3489