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.
International Student Handbook
Resource guide for new students
Need a car?
Learn about a special deal with ZIP car for BC students