Non-Degree Coursework
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EVENING Courses
Individuals wishing to attend evening classes without being in a degree program may take Undergraduate courses on an open enrollment basis, and normal tuition costs will apply. For course selection, please see the WCAS Undergraduate Course listing.
Graduate courses are restricted to students in the Master's program only.
DAY Courses
Individuals wishing to attend during the day as special undergraduate students must apply to the James A. Woods, S.J., College of Advancing Studies for Visiting Student status. Each applicant is advised during the academic process. Qualified applicants are admitted to specific courses on an individual basis*. The tuition for such a course is $1438 per credit hour. Registration fee is $20.
Please see the VISITING STUDENTS page for complete information.
*Please note: You must be accepted as a visiting student prior to registration.
Registration
2012-2013
Mail-in/Fax Fall registration begins August 1st.
In-person Fall registration is held Monday, August 27th through Thursday, August 30th from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, August 31st from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, September 4th from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fall classes begin on Tuesday, September 4, 2012.
Mail-in/Fax Spring registration begins December 1st.
In-person Spring registration is held Monday, January 7th through Thursday, January 10th from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, January 11th from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. and Monday, January 14th from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Spring classes begin on Monday, January 14, 2013.
2012-2013 Mail-In Registration Form
Immunization
Massachusetts State Law requires that all students who are registering for 9 or more credits show proof of satisfactory immunizations. For more information please visit University Health Services. Failure to show proof of immunization within 30 days from the first day of class will result in a block on your registration and a non-refundable administrative late fee of $50 will be charged to your student account.
Medical Insurance
Annual mandatory Massachusetts medical insurance for 2012-2013 is $2290. If you enroll in 9 or more credits per semester you will automatically be enrolled in the Boston College Insurance Plan. Students who wish to waive the BC Insurance Plan electronically may do so through AGORA. The deadline to waive the Medical Insurance for Fall is September 14, 2012 and by January 25, 2013 for the spring semester insurance coverage.
Payments and Refunds
All fees and tuition charges are due when courses begin.
Fees are not refundable; no refunds are made to auditors. Not attending classes, stopping payment on a registration check or a registration check being returned by the bank does not constitute withdrawal and full charges are due. Upon recept of written notice of withdrawal from a course the tuition refunded is prorated. Fax number is 617-552-8404. There are no refunds beyond this schedule.
| Fall: | Spring: | |
| Sept 10 | Jan 19 |
100% tuition refund and no record kept |
| Sept 13 | Jan 24 |
80% tuition refund |
| Sept 20 | Jan 31 |
60% tuition refund |
| Sept 27 |
Feb 7 |
40% tuition refund |
| Oct 4 |
Feb 14 | 20% tuition refund |
The Student Guide details the withdrawal procedures and the refund schedule of the six week courses.
Boston College reserves the right to change or withdraw offerings if necessary and alter fees and charges from those published on this site without prior notice.