Our approach to employee care is grounded in the key Jesuit, Catholic value of cura personalis—Latin for "care for the whole person." In this spirit, Boston College offers a variety of benefits and programs that help employees grow in holistic ways: intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and financially.  

Financial Care
  • Generous retirement plan match
  • Partial subsidy for certain financial planning services 
  • Flexible spending account
  • Pre-paid group legal plan
Physical Care
  • Discounts on campus recreation and Healthy You programs
  • Walk/run programs, including charitable walks
  • Fitness reimbursement through healthcare provider
  • Full-service, on-site mobile optometry office
Emotional Care
  • Meditation and mindfulness programming
  • Professional counseling and referrals for faculty, staff, and their families
  • Cancer and chronic illness support group
  • Support seminars on elder caregiving
Spiritual Care
  • Daily Mass and 12 Sunday liturgies each week 
  • Sacramental preparation and opportunities to be involved in prayer
  • Catholic and multi-faith communities and groups
  • Multi-faith chapel open to all
Intellectual Care
  • Tuition remission
  • Discounts at the University Bookstore
  • Professional and personal development programs
  • Access to University library services, the Robsham Theater Arts Center, and the McMullen Museum of Art
  • A variety of programs, events, and groups focused on diversity and inclusion
Social Care
  • Programs and trips focused on formation, reflection, and service
  • Mentoring opportunities
  • Annual days of service
  • Service immersion opportunities, locally and globally
  • On-campus affinity groups that help advance and sustain a campus culture that welcomes diversity and inclusiveness

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