The Freshmen League is a mentorship program where first-year men can learn the ropes at BC, connect with upperclassmen mentors, and take part in off-campus outings with a group of friends.
After participating in the Freshman League as a first-year participant, students will be able to:
1. Identify one mentoring relationship at Boston College.
2. Indicate willingness to be more authentic in interpersonal relationships.
3. Ariculate a sense of belonging to a community at Boston College.
After participating in the Freshman League as a junior or senior Captain, students will be able to:
1. Identify one mentoring relationship with a first-year student at Boston College.
2. Demonstrate growth in small group facilitation and leadership skills.
3. Report an increase in their sense of self-confidence.
The Center for Student Formation is committed to inclusive programs that welcome all students.
The Freshmen League Experience
- Freshmen League teams meet once a week during the spring semester with two upperclassmen leaders called Captains. The meetings are casual get togethers where guys can talk about their BC experience.
- The program kicks off with an off-campus overnight in January (participation is required and two dates are offered).
- All teams have a modest programming budget to spend on various off-campus outings in and around Boston.
- The application process runs from September to November and includes an online application and an invitation to an in-person interview.
- There is a $135 fee to be part of Freshmen League and financial assistance is available for any student who requires it.
“The Freshmen League was an awesome way to explore Boston and get to know other cool guys outside my friends in my hall. I think every single freshman guy should do it.”
Out and About
Each month, Freshmen League teams head off campus for a fun group activity. In the past, they've played trampoline dodgeball, dined out in the North End, attended a Red Sox game, gone bowling, and played miniature golf.
Become a Freshmen League Captain!
Help first-year students learn how to navigate and succeed at Boston College.
The League Captain application opens at the beginning of the fall semester.
- A junior or senior man at BC.
- A person who wants to (along with a co-captain) mentor a small group of eight freshmen men.
- Someone who is friendly, trustworthy, responsible, and authentic.
- In the fall, Captains are required to attend the Captain Retreat in October and then attend 5 meetings with a group of fellow Captains from late October to the beginning of December. These meetings are led by a BC alum who was previously a Captain and provide the training for leading a group of first years in the spring. These meetings are scheduled around the availability of each group and only last one hour each week.
- In January, all participants and Captains will attend a program-wide off-campus overnight event during one of two sessions.
- Following the overnight, Captains will meet once a week throughout the spring semester with their team to discuss life at BC. These meetings are scheduled around the availability of each group and only last one hour each week.
- Captains will also plan and attend three off-campus outings for their teams using the provided budget—these events are up to the discretion of the Captains of each group.
- Captains will be required to attend monthly meetings with the other 80 Captains for additional program support and formation.
- As a Captain, you will get to mentor and lead a small group of BC freshmen who will look up to you and seek your advice.
- You’ll benefit from being part of a group of 80 of the best junior and senior men at BC who have also chosen to serve as Captains.
- You will be connecting with faculty and staff mentors of your own.