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Incoming Students & Scholars

Congratulations on your admission to Boston College! We hope that you will enjoy your stay here and that your studies at Boston College will be a memorable and meaningful experience. This section of our website is divided into two parts. The pre-arrival section contains all of the information you need to know before you leave your home country, while the post-arrival section contains information you will find helpful once you arrive on campus. If you have a specific question or comment please contact us at international.students@bc.edu or 617.552.8005.

Pre-Arrival Information
Applying for a visa
  Learn about the Visa application process, tips for your interview, and more.
Arriving at the U.S. Port of Entry
  What you need to know when you arrive at the port of entry in the US.
Getting to Boston College
  Airport information, driving directions and public transportation information.
Housing Information
  Off-campus, on-campus and temporary housing information.
International Student Orientation
  Your guide to the International Student Orientation.
Health Care
  What you should know about health care at BC.
About Boston
  Everything you need to know about Boston.
Resources
  General information and links to other websites.

Post-Arrival
Post Arrival Information