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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Application & Deadlines

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university (minimum GPA 3.0)
  • Applicants with GPA lower than 3.0 will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
• Personal statement
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Application fee of $60 (to be paid as part of the online application)

If you are mailing hard copies of application materials, please send them to:

Boston College
Woods College of Advancing Studies Admissions Office
St. Mary's Hall South
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Entrance Term:	Application Due Date:	Decision Letter Sent By:
Fall	Early Deadline: May 1	June 1
Ìý	Regular Deadline:ÌýJune 15 (International Students applying for Fall must submit an application by June 15th.)	July 15
Ìý	Rolling admissions: after June 15Ìý	Applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis, pending availability.
SpringÌý	Early Deadline: October 15 (International Students applying for the spring semester must submit an application by October 15th. Applications received after October 15th will be considered for the summer semester.)	November 15
Ìý	Preferred Deadline: November 15	December 15
Ìý	Rolling admissions: after November 15	Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, pending availability.
SummerÌý	Early Deadline:ÌýMarch 1	April 1
Ìý	Regular Deadline:ÌýApril 1Ìý (International Students applying for summer 1 must submit an application by March 1st. Summer 2 applicants must submit an application by April 1st.)	May 1
Ìý	Rolling admissions: after April 1	Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, pending availability.

Standardized Tests

The Woods College M.S. in Sports Administration does not require the GRE or GMAT for admission. If you believe your scores would enhance your application, please feel free to submit them. Our GRE reporting code is 7534 and our GMAT reporting code is 44X-HX-07.

For all non-native English speakers the TOEFL (reporting code 3276) or IELTS (if applicable) is required.ÌýPlease view the International Students page for required test scores. If your undergraduate degree was conducted in English, you may be eligible for a TOEFL waiver. Please contactÌýWoods College AdmissionsÌýif you believe you qualify for a waiver.

International Applicant Info

Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to your online application form for purposes of application review. However, official transcripts must also be submitted upon acceptance/matriculation. Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required if applicable.

Please mail transcripts to:

Boston College
Woods College of Advancing StudiesÌýAdmissions Office
St. Mary's Hall South
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

If your academic institution provides electronic transcripts please indicateÌýwcasadm@bc.eduÌýas the recipient.

Boston College Alumni and Current Students

Your ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ transcript must beÌýformally requested from the Office of Student ServicesÌýand submitted to the Woods College. Woods cannot request or access transcripts independently.Ìý

International Applicants

All students who have attended or are currently attending an institution outside of the United States must provide a detailed, course-by-courseÌýtranscript evaluationÌýindicating theÌýconferral of an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.ÌýÌý

This evaluation is not just an English translation,Ìýbut a document provided by an accredited evaluating agency that shows all grades, course titles, credit hours, United States degree equivalency, grade-point average (GPA), and date of degree conferral.Ìý

This detailed, course-by-course transcript evaluation must be submitted to complete the application.

Please request a detailed, course-by-course transcript evaluation for all international institutions where a degree was conferred from one of the following agencies:

Educational Credential Evaluators P.O. Box 514070 Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470

Center for Educational Documentation P.O. Box 170116 Boston, MA 02117

World Education Services Inc. P.O. Box 5087 Bowling Green Station New York, NY 10274-5087

Applicants whose native language is not English are required toÌýdemonstrate English language proficiency. For required scores, visit ourÌýInternational Student page.

International Student page

Personal Statement

Your personal statement is to be uploaded to your online application form.

InÌý500–750 words, describe your academic and professional goals; any experience relevant to this program; and your future plans, expectations, and aspirations.

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Your résumé is to be uploaded to your online application form

In addition to your academic history and relevant work experience, please include any licenses currently held, any social justice-related experience, any language skills other than English, and any research experience or publications.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required. If you have been out of school for less than 5 years, one of these letters must speak to your academic abilities and should come from a professor, academic advisor, or person who would be able to discuss your academic record. Please do not submit recommendations from friends or family.

Applicants who have graduated within the past three years, one recommendation letter must come from an academic recommendation/professor.

Letters of recommendation must be uploaded to the online application, emailed, or sent directly to Woods College by the recommender.Ìý We will not accept letters that are not recieved directly from the recommender.

Please note: letters of recommendations should be provided by professional or academic recommenders.

Interview

For all international students and non-native English speakers, interviews are conducted as part of the application process. The purpose of the interview is for the admission committee to gain a better sense of an applicant and how the program fits his or her academic and vocational needs. Additionally, the interview provides the committee an opportunity to answer a student’s specific questions and to address the unique needs one may have in transitioning to Boston College. The interview will last no more than 15 minutes. Qualified applicants will receive information on how to schedule an interview once their application has been received and initially evaluated.Ìý

Questions

If you have additional questions not listed here, please contact Program DirectorÌýPatty Raube Keller.

How many courses are required for this program?

10 courses are required (30 credits total).

Do you accept international students?

Yes! International students are encouraged to apply early.

What if my GPA is not a 3.0? Am I still eligible to apply for the program?

Yes, you are welcome to apply. We will consider your application and weigh a variety of factors to determine whether we are able to offer you admission. For particular applicants, we may be able to grant admission into the program with particular conditions noted (for example, passing the first two courses with a B or better in each during the first semester).

Must both of my letters of recommendation be from an academic source?

No, we prefer that one letter of recommendation be from an academic source and the other from an employer or person in a supervisory capacity who can speak about your interests and experience.

Does this program require the GRE?

GRE and GMAT scores are optional. They can be submitted as a way of strengthening an application, but they are not required.

Is there an option to take courses as a nondegree student?

Yes, qualified, accepted, nondegree students may enroll in one of two courses as a nondegree student: Introduction to Sports Management or Sports Marketing and Communication. PleaseÌýreviewÌýthe nondegree student process and course options.

How much does the program cost?

Tuition can be found on the Tuition and Aid webpage.

Tuition & Aid

Do you offer financial aid?

All domestic students are eligible to apply for financial aid. The Woods College also has additional scholarships for students who qualify based upon both merit and need. You are welcome to inquire further with regard to your specific circumstances and needs.

Do you offer graduate course credit transfer?

Students can transfer in up to 6 credits (usually equivalent to 2 courses). Decisions on whether to accept transfer credits will depend upon an assessment of whether the courses to be transferred fit within the Masters of Science in Sports Administration curriculum.

Can you tell me about your faculty members?

All of our faculty members have advanced degrees in their specific fields of expertise and are accomplished practitioners in private industry.

What is the deadline for admission?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with a November 15th deadline for spring enrollment and an August 1st deadline for fall enrollment. However, applications will still be considered after such deadlines, depending on available space. Also, in particular circumstances, applicants may be approved to take summer courses and should inquire with the program director for more information.

How long does it take to complete the degree?

This is variable and is largely based on how many courses a student takes at any given time. If you take 2 courses per semester, you can complete the degree in 18 months.

Can students work full-time and pursue this degree?

This is certainly a possibility and we have designed the program to be flexible to accommodate a variety of scheduling needs.

Do you offer graduate student housing?

No. Boston College does not currently offer housing for graduate students but ourÌýOffice of Residential LifeÌýdoes have a staff member who can help you find off-campus housing.

Does Woods College require an enrollment deposit?

Yes, admitted students who confirm their enrollment must pay a $250 enrollment deposit. The enrollment deposit is not an additional fee, and will be applied directly to your student account and will be deducted from your tuition bill.Ìý Anyone hoping to defer their enrollment will have to pay the deposit before their deferment request will be processed.

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