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
Class Registration
	How to register for classes
Eagle One Card
	Where to get your ID, and what you can use it for
Computer usernames and passwords
	Where to get your password, and email information
Social Security Numbers
	how to get a SSN if you are working on campus
Immigration Check-in
	You must report to the OISS when you arrive at BC.
Change of Address
	You must notify the OISS of your new local address.
2010-2011 International Student Handbook (2011-2012 will be posted soon)
	Resource guide for new students

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Incoming Students & Scholars

Pre-Arrival Information

Post-Arrival