

Please Note: Boston College does not conduct interviews as part of the admission process.
Please note that due to current enrollment trends, we are not accepting transfer applications to the Connell School ofÌýNursingÌýfor Fall 2025 entry. Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission atÌýtransfer@bc.eduÌýif you have any questions.
**Please note we doÌý²Ô´Ç³ÙÌýaccept transfer applications to the Connell School ofÌýNursingÌýfor entrance in January.
Candidates are required to apply to one of the University's four undergraduate academic divisions: the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, Carroll School of Management, Lynch School of Education and Human Development, or Connell School of Nursing. Boston College strongly encourages students to apply to their first choice undergraduate division, as this can be challenging to change later in the undergraduate process. Students do not have to declare a specific major at this time (with the exception of Nursing). Learn more aboutÌýchoosing an academic division.
The Office of Undergraduate Admission deeply values the contributions made by a diverse community of scholars. Learn more about Boston College'sÌýnotice of nondiscrimination.
Boston College strives to provide an undergraduate learning experience emphasizing the liberal arts, quality teaching, student formation, and engagement of critical issues. Please provide a statement that addresses your reasons for transferring and why you are choosing to apply to Boston College. (650 word limit)
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Boston College has aÌýtest-optionalÌýadmission policy.
Transfer applicants have the option of submitting an ACT (College Code: 1788) and/or SAT (CEEB Code: 3083) as an application credential. If you submit multiple scores, we will superscore the tests for our evaluation.
In addition to the ACT or SAT,Ìýinternational applicantsÌýmust submit TOEFL,Ìý IELTS, or examination scores. Learn more aboutÌýstandardized testing requirementsÌýfor international applicants.
It is your responsibility to ensure that we receive all of your standardized testing by the stated application deadlines.
The quality of your academic achievement is one of the most important measures of your preparedness for Boston College; special consideration is given to the balance and difficulty of the program you have carried.
In addition to the official high school transcript (sent directly from the high school) or Certificate of GED, official transcripts of all courses taken in all semesters at other colleges or universities (post-high school graduation) must be submitted.ÌýFaxed transcripts or transcripts issued to students are not considered official and cannot be accepted.
Official transcripts can be sent via email (transfer@bc.edu) or by mail.
Application Mailing Address & Courier Service (FedEx, DHL, UPS):
Boston College Undergraduate Admission
140 Commonwealth Avenue, Devlin 208
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Boston College requires additional materials to supplement your application and provide context into your post-secondary achievements. All supporting documents are available in your applicant portal.
An instructor's recommendation is helpful in assessing your academic achievement and your contributions to your school. If you have been out of school for more than one year you may submit a recommendation from an advisor, supervisor or employer for consideration. The recommender you select will be sent a link and instructions to submit their letter of recommendation in support of your candidacy.
This report is necessary to assess your personal standing atÌýallÌýof the institution(s) you have attended on a full-time basis. Complete the personal information section and submit it to the Dean of Students at each institution you have attended full time. Failure to submit all required information and documentation will result in an incomplete application.
If you have a mark on your disciplinary record, we strongly urge you to submit a separate statement explaining the circumstances of the incident.
This report collects information about courses in which you are currently enrolled. Indication of performance in current coursework adds an additional layer of academic history and context to your application.
The application fee or an application fee waiver request* must be submitted in order for your application to be reviewed.
Boston CollegeÌýautomatically waives the application fee for any applicant who is eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant
*Fee Waiver Request
If submitting the $80 application fee presents a financial hardship for your family and you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may apply for an application fee waiver using ourÌýTransfer Application Fee Waiver Request Form.
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We strongly encourage you to electronically submit your application, fee, and supporting materials. Materials can be sent electronically to transfer@bc.edu. If your school(s) does not support the online submission of the required documents, please use the appropriate mailing address listed below.
Application Mailing Address & Courier Service (FedEx, DHL, UPS):
Boston College Undergraduate Admission
140 Commonwealth Avenue, Devlin 208
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
You can check the status of your application in your Applicant Portal. It is your responsiblity to check the status of your application and submit any missing documents prior to the application deadline.
Applicants will be notified via email no later than May 20.
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Applicants will be notified via email no later than December 15.Ìý
First semester freshmen are typically not allowed to apply for January transfer admission because we will not have official final collegeÌýgrades to review by the November 1st deadline. However, an exception is made for first semester applicants who applied to Boston College as freshmen, were admitted, andÌýchose to matriculate at another institution. Previously admitted freshman, sophomore, and juniorÌýtransfer candidates are eligible to apply for the January admission deadline. Please contactÌýtransfer@bc.eduÌýfor more information.
In recent years, a small number of Boston College applicants have faced challenges in meeting our application deadlines through no fault of their own. Natural disasters, political unrest, local school strikes and other unexpected events can add a level of complexity to the college application process. To the extent possible, Boston College is committed to working with students or those writing recommendations to extend deadlines, if necessary. Impacted students should contact us directly to discuss their circumstances.
Boston College's transfer credit policies are established by the deans and faculty of each undergraduate division. Course evaluations are completed by the Office of Transfer Admission.ÌýIn order for courses to be accepted, they must be equal in depth and breadth to courses taught at BC, and a grade of C- or better must be achieved.Ìý Course descriptions for all Boston College courses and information on requirements according to academic division can be found in the University Catalog.Ìý
The maximum number of transferable credits is 60 credits. All transfer students must enroll as full time students and spend a minimum of four semesters at Boston College to earn a degree. If you are interested in part-time studies, please visit the Woods College of Advancing Studies for more information.
Prospective students often call asking two important questions. First, which courses they should be taking at their current institutions to increase their chances of acceptance to Boston College? And second, which courses would most likely be accepted for credit should they be admitted and choose to enroll at Boston College?
Appropriate course selection is one of the most important factors in presenting a strong transfer application. The following guides are intended to help students interested in transferring to Boston College choose courses at their current institutions. Any questions regarding the selection and evaluation of courses, either before or after enrollment, should be directed to the Office of Transfer Admission at transfer@bc.edu.
If you would like to browse courses that have been approved for transfer credit in the past, please consult theÌý.
If you are entering in with AP, IB, or other types of placement exams, please consult our Advanced Placement page for a list of qualifying scores.
We recommend that students take a variety of liberal arts courses that can be used to fulfill requirements in the core curriculum. Most departments require students to take the majority of their major requirements at Boston College, therefore it is our recommendation that students take only three or four courses in their intended major.
Intermediate proficiency in a foreign language is required for all students in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. We strongly recommend that students pursue a foreign language in their first year of studies if they do not fulfill this requirement through AP exams.
For students that apply after one year of coursework, we recommend that they complete at least 30 credits. For students that apply after two years of coursework, we recommend that they complete 60 credits.Ìý The completed coursework should be some combination of the academic areas listed below:
Mathematics (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Calculus, Finite Mathematics, Linear Algebra, or Computer Science
English (2 courses, 6 semester hours)
Literature and Writing/Composition
Natural Science (2 courses, 6 semester hours - lab not required for non-science majors)
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth/Environmental Science
History (2 courses, 6 semester hours)
Modern World History* (1500-1750 and 1750-present)
Fine Arts (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Fine Arts, Music, or Theatre (Course must include a reading and writing component)
Social Science (2 courses, 6 semester hours)
Economics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology
Theology (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Theology**
Philosophy (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Philosophy**
Other
Electives of choice from academic areas that are comparable to the academic areas offered at Boston College.
*US History courses are transferable to Boston College, but they do not fulfill the core requirement in History.
**Two courses are required for the Theology and Philosophy requirements; Boston College requires that students take at least one course (3 semester hours) each of Philosophy and Theology at our University.
The Carroll School of Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).ÌýÌýBoston College is unable to accept upper level business courses from institutions that do not hold the same professional accreditation.
For students that apply after one year of coursework, we recommend that they complete at least 30 credits.Ìý For students that apply after two years of coursework, we recommend that they complete 60 credits. The completed coursework should be some combination of the academic areas listed below:
Mathematics (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Calculus (or higher) or Computer Science
English (2 courses, 6 semester hours)
Literature and Writing/Composition
Statistics (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Economics (2 courses, 6 semester hours)
Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
Business Law (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Accounting (2 courses, 6 semes