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

Chris Darcy
Director
c.darcy@bc.edu
617-552-4957

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

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

Matt Razek
Associate Director
razek@bc.edu
617-552-0113

Samantha Beard
Administrative Assistant
beardsa@bc.edu
617-552-2246
Graduate Assistants

Maya Moran
Graduate Assistant
moranex@bc.edu
617-552-3653

Kathryn (Katie) Morrison
Graduate Assistant
morriaci@bc.edu
617-552-3653