Office of International Students and Scholars

Welcome

Welcome to the Office of International Students and Scholars website! You will find valuable information regarding current immigration regulations, intercultural programming, and current news and events throughout our website. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at international.students@bc.edu.

Immigration news

Optional Practical Training
On April 8, 2008, DHS published the interim final rule that changes several key aspects of F-1 optional practical training (OPT). More information.

OPT Status Update
Graduated, currently on OPT? Please fill out the online form to update our office regarding your employment.

International Students & Scholars Statistics
Read our statistics for the 2007-2008 academic year and see what countries are represented at Boston College.

new students!!!

Registration and Address Updates
Don't forget to stop by in our office to register within 15 days of your arrival. Please bring your passport, I-94 card and I-20 or DS-2019. Update your address in Agora to complete the registration process.

Graduate Discussion Series

Starting 9/19 every Friday graduate international students gather in the Connors Family Learning Center to share lunch and engage in discussion about a variety topics ranging from dating to politics. We look forward to another semester of the graduate discussion series with all of you!

Fridays 1pm-2pm
Connors Family Learning center
RSVP suzanne.barrett.1@bc.edu