Our Mission
The First Year Experience seeks to introduce new undergraduates, both freshmen and transfer students, to the many opportunities available at Boston College. Our unique programs, including Orientation, 48hours, Compass Mentoring, and Conversations in the First Year, are designed to help all students engage more fully with the University and challenge themselves to realize their full potential.

Get In Touch
Meet the Staff

Mike Sacco
Executive Director, Office of First Year Experience and Center for Student Formation
michael.sacco@bc.edu

Ali Bane Hammond
Director
First Year Experience
alison.bane@bc.edu

Andrew Basler
Associate Director
Retreats & Formation
andrew.basler@bc.edu

Emily Rayball
Assistant Director
Orientation, Leadership & Student Engagement
emily.rayball@bc.edu

Philip Lee
Assistant Director
Formation & Inclusion
philip.lee.3@bc.edu