GENERAL
When are the summer sessions?
Session I: June 25 - July 6
Session II: July 9 - July 20
Session III: July 23 - August 3

Can I view the Summer Reading List?
Yes. To view the reading list, please click here.

Do I need to attend orientation?
All new degree students are required to attend an orientation session, as well as those attending their first summer.

When and where is orientation?
For Session I: Sunday, June 24 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at 9 Lake St.
For Session II : Sunday, July 8 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at 9 Lake St.

Are all events included in tuition?
No. We have a number of programs that have no cost (Faculty Conversations,  Closing BBQ, Wednesday lunches, ice cream social), but some student life events have additional fees (Red Sox games, Harbor Cruise, Boston sightseeing programs).

REGISTRATION
When can I register for courses?
Registration has opened. To register online, please click here.

Can I register by mail?
Yes. Summer Registration packets are available for download. Please fill out the apprpriate registration page and mail it to:

Boston College
School of Theology and Ministry
140 Commonwealth Ave.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

HOUSING
Is there housing available?
Yes. For information, please click here.

How do I apply for housing?
To apply for summer housing, please visit the Summer housing website.

How much does housing cost?

• Double–room occupancy (two people per bedroom in shared apartment): $126/week or $756/six weeks
• Single–room occupancy (one person per bedroom in shared apartment): $200/week or $1,200/six weeks
• Family occupancy (entire two bedroom apartment): $378/week or $2,268/six weeks
• Please note: Family occupancy apartments are extremely limited and will be distributed in accordance to need by STM.
• Prices listed above are for 2011; 2012 prices are subject to change.

Can my family live with me?
Yes. See above rates.

Is parking available?
Boston College has a pay parking system. All people using parking at Boston College are required to pay.  There is an hourly parking option and Summer Institute students also have the option of purchasing weekly parking permits for Summer 2011. More Summer Institute parking information and the application for weekly permits can be obtained at Summer Parking (www.bc.edu/offices/transportation) in April 2011. Students checking into STM Summer Institute Housing on the first Sunday of each session will be given a pass to park in the Commonwealth Avenue garage until Monday afternoon. Students driving to campus for class on the first Monday of each session will also be given a day pass for that day only. In order to continue to park on campus, you must purchase your permit at Student Services by the end of that day or pay to park on a daily basis.

For other questions, please contact the appropriate person below:
Sean Porter- Admissions
Jackie Regan- Housing/ Student Life
Jen Bader- Academic Advisement
Donna DeRosa- Financial Aid
Sharon Bryant- Registration