Welcome to the First Year Hub! As a first year student or family member, the FY Hub is your one-stop shop for the information and connections to campus partners that will be most essential for a successful transition to the Heights! You can filter by topic or just search a question that you have. If you can't find what you're looking for, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at bcfye@bc.edu.

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48hours
<p>Looking to reflect on your transition to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½? 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.</p> <p><a href="mailto:48hours@bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false">48hours@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-3281</p>
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Academic Advising
<p><span class="btn btn-default btn-maroon">Workbook Coming Soon</span></p> <h3>Contact</h3> <p><a adhocenable="false" href="mailto:aac&#64;bc.edu">aac&#64;bc.edu</a></p> <p>617-552-9259</p>
<p>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.</p> <p><a href="mailto:aac&#64;bc.edu">aac&#64;bc.edu</a> | 617-552-9259</p>
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Ascend
<p>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 ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, and connect with upperclass female mentors.</p> <p><a href="mailto:ascend&#64;bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false" rel="noopener noreferrer">ascend&#64;bc.edu</a> | 617-552-6140</p>
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ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Bookstore
<p>Looking for a new laptop for college? Curious about the books you will need for your classes? Need some ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ swag for your wardrobe? The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Bookstore has you covered for this and so much more.</p> <p><a href="mailto:bc&#64;bkstr.com" target="_blank" adhocenable="false" rel="noopener noreferrer">bc&#64;bkstr.com</a> | 800-978-0978</p>
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ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Heights
<p>Want to get the scoop on life at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½? Check out The Heights, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½&#39;s independent student newspaper to find out what&#39;s happening on and off campus!</p> <p><a adhocenable="false" href="mailto:business&#64;bcheights.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">business&#64;bcheights.com</a></p>
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ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Library
<p>Need to do research for a paper or project? Use the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ libraries website to gain access to research databases, course reserves or to recieve assistance from a librarian!</p> <p>617-552-4472</p>
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ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Police
<p>The Boston College Police Department works together with the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ community to create a safe and secure campus environment that encourages mutual respect, caring for others and responsible behavior.</p> <p>non-emergency: 617-552-4440 | emergency: 617-552-4444</p>
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ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Prereqs
<p>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.</p> <p><a href="mailto:bcsa&#64;bc.edu">bcsa&#64;bc.edu</a> | 617-552-8600</p>
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Campus Ministry
<p>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.</p> <p><a href="mailto:ministry@bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false">ministry@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-3475</p>
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Campus Rec
<p>Looking for a way to stay physically active? ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Rec has all you need from team sports to fitness classes to athletic facilities, including the new Margot Connell Recreation Center.</p> <p><a href="mailto:campusrec@bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false">campusrec@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-0797</p>
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Career Center
<p>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 ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ and beyond.</p> <p><a target="_blank" adhocenable="false">career.center&#64;bc.edu</a> | 617-552-3430</p>
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Compass Mentoring Program
<p>Compass is a mentoring program specifically designed for first year students of color at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. Participants will have an opportunity to meet other AHANA peers, engage in meaningful conversations around transition to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, and connect with upperclass mentors.</p> <p><a href="mailto:bccompass&#64;bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false" rel="noopener noreferrer">bccompass&#64;bc.edu</a> | 617-552-3281</p>
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Connors Family Learning Center
<p>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.</p> <p>Tutoring Appointments: 617-552-0611</p>
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Tutoring Apponitments: 617-552-0611
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Core Curriculum
<p>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.</p> <p><a href="mailto:bcsa@bc.edu">core@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-1297</p>
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Cornerstone
<p>Cornerstone courses at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ are small, discussion-based seminars that allow you to get to know a faculty member as both a professor and academic adviser.</p>
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Counseling Services
<p>Transition can be tough. University Counseling Services (UCS) provides professional and confidential mental health services to help students overcome their challenges.</p> <p>617-552-3310</p>
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Dining Services
<p>Curious about dining on The Heights? Learn about ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s dining halls, including schedules, menus, meal plans, and where you can use your Eagle bucks!</p> <p><a href="mailto:bcdining@bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false">bcdining@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-2263</p>
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Disability Services
<p>Disability Services empowers students with medical, physical, psychological, and temporary disabilities to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals.</p> <p><a href="mailto:student.support@bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false">student.support@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-3470</p>
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Division of Student Affairs
<p>Student Affairs is home to 15 offices that provide countless programs and services promoting student learning, health and wellness, leadership development, and community engagement.</p> <p><a href="mailto:bcsa@bc.edu">bcsa@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-8600</p>
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Freshmen League
<p>The Freshmen League is a program designed for first-year men at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ through the Center for Student Formation. Participants have regular meetings with two upperclassmen leaders who will help them learn the ropes of ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ and get off campus to experience the city of Boston.</p> <p><a href="mailto:frleague@bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false">frleague@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-6140</p>
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Gold Pass
<p>Hey Superfan! The Gold Pass is ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ students' ticket to all the Eagles' regular season athletic events. You can use the app for easy access to each game.</p> <p>617-552-GoÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ (4622)</p>
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Information Technology Services
<p>You might be wondering how to get technologically plugged into ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ and gain access to virtual tools like Agora, Canvas and the VPN... Our friends in ITS can get you started and answer your ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ tech questions.</p> <p><a href="mailto:help.center@bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false">help.center@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-4357</p>
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International Student Orientation
<p>Run by the Office of International Students and Scholars, International Student Orientation will help you navigate the transition to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ as an international student.</p> <p><a href="mailto:bcis@bc.edu" target="_blank">bcis@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-8005</p>
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Multifaith Opportunities
<p>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.</p> <p><a href="mailto:ministry@bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false">ministry@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-3475</p>
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Office of International Students and Scholars
<p>Visit the Office of International Students and Scholars to find information on navigating the transition to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ as an international student, visas, and International Student Orientation.</p> <p><a href="mailto:bcis@bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false">bcis@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-8005</p>
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Office of Student Involvement
<p>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.</p> <p><a href="mailto:osi@bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false">osi@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-3480</p>
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Parents Weekend
<p>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. </p> <p><a href="mailto:parentsweekend&#64;bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false" rel="noopener noreferrer">parentsweekend&#64;bc.edu</a> | 866-237-1120</p>
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Residential Life - Transitions
<p>Visit the Office of Residential Life for move in dates, housing forms, packing lists, and virtual tours of ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s first year residence halls.</p> <p><a href="mailto:reslife@bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false">reslife@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-3060</p>
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Robsham Theater Arts Center
<p>Don't miss out on the rich theater scene at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½! Get your tickets to a wide variety of performances and productions held in the Robsham Theater Arts Center.</p> <p>617-552-4800</p>
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Shuttle and Transportation
<p>Need to get from Newton to Upper Campus? Learn about the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ shuttle routes, schedules, and download the real time bus locator - the TransLoc app.</p> <p><a href="mailto:bcsa@bc.edu">shuttle@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-0151</p>
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Student Outreach and Support Services
<p>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.</p> <p><a href="mailto:student.support@bc.edu">student.support@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-3470</p>
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Student Services
<p>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.</p> <p><a href="mailto:studentservices&#64;bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false" rel="noopener noreferrer">studentservices&#64;bc.edu</a> | 617-552-3300 or 800-294-0294</p>
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Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center
<p>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.</p> <p><a href="mailto:bowmancenter&#64;bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false" rel="noopener noreferrer">bowmancenter&#64;bc.edu</a> | 617-552-3358</p>
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Transfer Students
<p>Transferring to Boston College? Be sure to check out Undergraduate Government of Boston College&#39;s (UGÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½)Transfer Student Guide to help in your transition to the heights!</p> <p><a href="mailto:bcfye&#64;bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false" rel="noopener noreferrer">bcfye&#64;bc.edu</a> | 617-552-3281</p>
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Undergraduate Government of Boston College
<p>The Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½) is ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'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.</p> <p><a href="mailto:bcsa@bc.edu">bcsa@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-8600</p>
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University Health Services
<p>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. </p> <p>617-552-3225</p>
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Volunteer and Service Learning Center
<p>&quot;Men and Women for Others&quot; is a phrase that embodies the Volunteer &amp; 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.</p> <p><a href="mailto:vslc@bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false">vslc@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-1317</p>
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Welcome Week
<p>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!</p> <p><a href="mailto:bcsa@bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false">bcsa@bc.edu</a> | 617-552-8600</p>
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Women's Center
<p>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.</p> <p><a href="mailto:women&#64;bc.edu" target="_blank" adhocenable="false" rel="noopener noreferrer">women&#64;bc.edu</a> | 617-552-3489</p>
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