The Global Proficiency Program (GPP) at Boston College is a unique joint initiative of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs. It aims to cohesively organize classes and activities around the theme of increased global awareness. GPP is a certificate program for undergraduates that can be completed in addition to any academic major and minor. The program helps students take a holistic approach to time spent abroad, academic coursework, and co-curricular activities. Upon successful completion the program, graduates receive an official Global Proficiency transcript and certificate that will distinguish them with employers, graduate schools, and volunteer programs.
The Global Proficiency Program will be restructured and is currently not accepting new applicants. Please check back for further updates.
The program has 4 sets of requirements:
1) international experience: usually a study abroad program, an internship overseas or a volunteer immersion program;
2) academic component: additional language courses, as well as courses in the humanities, social science, education, or business that are international or multicultural in focus;
3) co-curricular component: students must participate in four significant co-curricular activities that are multicultural or international in nature, one of which is a service project;
4) reflection project: helps students to process what it meant for them to participate in the program and its potential impact on their future.
Other programs sponsored by the Office of International Students & Scholars.