Eligibility

The transfer admission process at Boston College is highly selective. A minimum college GPA of a 3.0 is required to submit a transfer application. Increased competition in recent cycles has resulted in a mean grade point average of 3.6 among admitted students. Students most successful in our process also have strong high school records and standardized test scores.

Students who hold a high school diploma or General Education Diploma and have completed nine or more transferable credits at a regionally accredited college or university may apply for transfer admission. College courses taken during high school or the summer immediately following high school graduation are not transferable.

Since a record of college achievement would not be available at the time of consideration, first-semester Freshmen may not apply for admission to the term beginning in January.

Students who have previously applied to Boston College must submit all new credentials and an application fee for consideration.

Transfer Deadlines

* Applicants for January 2013 entry will submit the 2012–2013 PROFILE and FAFSA, and copies of 2012 federal tax return and W-2 statements.

Required Credentials

The Application Defined

BC Supplemental Application

The Boston College Supplemental Application serves two important functions.  First, students must indicated to which undergraduate division they wish to apply. Second, students must respond to one of four supplemental essay questions. Click here to begin the application.

The Transfer Common Application

Transfer applicants to Boston College must complete the Transfer Common Application. Please note that transfer applicants should also submit the Mid-term Grade Report and Boston College Supplemental Application forms. Be sure to complete the "Extracurricular, Personal, and Volunteer Activities" section on page 3. This enables us to learn more about the contributions you have made to your community while in high school as well as in college. This is an opportunity for you to share with the Office of Transfer Admission those experiences that you have valued most. It also gives you an opportunity to share with us the work experiences you have had.

Required Essay on Common Application

Transfer applicants must submit a required essay. The essay topic can be found on page 4 of the Transfer Common Application.  Applicants must also respond to one of four supplemental essay questions.

Transcripts

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), official transcripts of all courses taken in all semesters at other colleges or universities must be submitted. Transcripts must be mailed from the original institution to the Boston College Transfer Admission P.O. Box.. Faxed transcripts or transcripts issued to students are not considered official and can not be accepted.

Standardized Testing

Applicants are required to submit official copies of either the SAT I exam or the ACT. Applicants may not waive this requirement on the basis of completed college coursework. However, if more than 5 years have passed since an applicant's graduation from high school, the standardized testing requirement can be waived. Transfer applicants are not required to submit SAT II Subject Tests. It is the responsibility of each applicant to have test scores sent directly to Boston College from the College Entrance Examination Board or the American College Testing Program.

Students for whom English is a second language must also submit TOEFL examination results that are no more than two years old. 

Boston College's code numbers are: SAT – 3083; ACT – 1788.

TOEFL Examination

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Exam is required of all international students whose native language is not primarily English. For more information, please refer to the International Transfer Student page. Even if a non-native English speaker has taken courses in English, the TOEFL requirement is mandatory.

Instructor Evaluation

An instructor's recommendation is helpful in assessing your academic achievement and your contributions to your school. Complete the Personal Information section and submit it to a college professor or instructor who has recently taught you in an academic subject. Applicants who have been out of school for more than one year may present this form to an advisor or employer for completion.

College Report

This report is necessary to assess your citizenship and personal standing at all of 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.

Be sure to provide your signature in the proper place, as this will authorize the release of information on your disciplinary record. If you have a mark on your disciplinary record, we strongly urge you to submit a separate statement explaining the circumstances of the incident. The completed form must be sent directly to Boston College by the evaluator. Failure to submit all required

Mid-Term Grade Report Form

This form enables us to assess your academic performance during the semester in progress. Circulate the form to each of the professors who have you in class for the current semester. Return the completed form to the Office of Transfer Admission as soon as your mid-term grades are available. Click here to download a copy of this form. (Adobe Reader required)

Applicant Notification

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all credentials are sent to and received by the Office of Transfer Admission. Using the BC credentials (username and password) emailed to you upon receipt of your Supplemental or Common Application, you may go to portal.bc.edu to monitor the status of your application.

January (Spring semester) candidates who complete applications by the November 1st deadline will be notified on or about December 15th. September (Fall semester) candidates who complete applications by March 15th will receive notification by June 15th. All official admission decisions will be sent to the applicant via email by the office of Transfer Admission. The Office will not communicate decisions by telephone or fax.

Questions?

If you have questions at any stage of the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

Boston College
Office of Transfer Admission
Devlin Hall 208
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3809

617-552-3295 or 800-360-2522

Email: transfer@bc.edu