Boston College faculty are available for consultation regarding curriculum, choice of courses, and other issues of an academic nature. Students may arrange appointments directly with their individual professors or with departmental chairpersons.

The dean, the counselor and the staff of the Woods College of Advancing Studies are also available for consultation and for long-range planning regarding requirements for the major and for the degree. Each student should keep a record of courses completed. Ultimately, the student alone is responsible for the accuracy of an individual program.

Ever to Excel is a crisp and encouraging guide available to students, that addresses the demands of college study and prepares students to excel in a competitive environment.

Academic Development Center. The Connors Center in the O'Neill Library offers tutorial assistance. Contact the Center for specific schedules.

Graduation

A candidate for a degree must complete all the required courses in a particular curriculum as listed in the Woods College of Advancing Studies Bulletin and must maintain the required grade point average. Detailed information about graduation exercises is distributed to graduating seniors during the spring semester.

Degree with Honors

The degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honors is awarded in three grades: with Highest Honors (summa cum laude), with High Honors (magna cum laude), with Honors (cum laude). At least half the course work for the degree must be taken at Boston College Woods College of Advancing Studies to establish eligibility for a degree with honors. Honors are awarded on a percentage basis: summa to the top 4.5% of the graduating class, magna to the next 9.5% and cum to the next 15%.

The degree of Master of Science has no honor designations.

Undergraduate Graduation Awards

Awards are given each year at commencement in recognition of a distinguished scholastic record and of special accomplishments in various academic fields. Other prizes go for outstanding character, leadership, and demonstrated loyalty to the college.

Graduate Awards

Awards are presented each year at the Graduate Student Association banquet in recognition of distinguished scholastic records, outstanding character and demonstrated leadership.

Undergraduates hoping to attend graduate school are advised to select elective courses that will strengthen their preparation for graduate study. The Woods College of Advancing Studies staff is prepared to counsel students on the selection of graduate schools and the necessary procedures for applying. The publication, Getting Ahead Made Easier provides practical information for applying to graduate schools.

Transcript of Records

An official transcript of a student's record will be furnished upon the student's written request. Requests for transcripts are made at the Student Services Office, Lyons 101.