Undergraduate Program Description

The Honors Program has as its goal the development of professional skills and leadership ability in the organizational world.

Most students are invited to join the Honors Program through the Boston College Admission Office as entering freshmen. In January of freshman year, a few students who have excelled during the fall semester are invited to apply to the Honors Program. In addition to academic excellence, students must exhibit an ability to work well with others and have a desire to be involved in the functions associated with the program. Honors students are expected to remain on the Dean's List.

Students in the Honors Program must take three courses (9 credits) in addition to the 39 (114 credits) required for the degree: MH 126 Business and Professional Speaking, MD 384 Applied Statistics, and MH 199 Senior Honors Thesis.