The International Studies Program offers a flexible and rigorous interdisciplinary undergraduate major and minor in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences that develops keen analytical skills and ethical reasoning amidst complex global dynamics.
Where will the International Studies Program take you?
We can't wait to find out.
- Read a welcome letter from our director, Erik Owens
- Keep in touch by subscribing to our weekly newsletter and following us on Instagram and Facebook.
- Meet our Peer Advisors, who help majors and minors understand graduation requirements, course registration, study abroad, and more.
- Access new digital forms for course substitutions, withdrawals or pre-approvals, internship approvals, leaves of absence, and more, on the Academic Forms page.
- Learn about the pathway through the major and minor, including admission, selecting courses, preparing for study abroad, considering a senior thesis, and thinking about career and other post-grad opportunities. We have posted presentations, webinars (which inlude student testimonials), and a program flyer.
- Read reflections from students and alumni about their experience in the IS Program.
Please visit our Admission page for complete information about applying to the major or declaring a minor. Here are a few important details:
- BC students who wish to become IS majors must submit an application by February 1 of their freshman year. (Applications for IS class of 2024 majors are due by 5pm on Feb. 1, 2021.)
- Those who are not immediately accepted my be placed on a small wait list, in the event that spaces open up in the summer before sophomore year.
- Transfer students who will start their sophomore year at BC should contact the IS Program as soon as you are accepted to BC, and complete the same application as the BC students. On average each year we accept two or three transfer students into our program out of 105 total new majors.
- Late applicants may be accepted at the discretion of the director and associate director if there are spaces remaining in the program. Please note that it is extremely rare for new majors to be accepted after the first week of their sophomore year.
- The IS Program would benefit greatly from a gift of your time (to give advice, share job listings, mentor students, or write about your experiences) or your financial support (to enhance programs and opportunities for studens and faculty)!
- See the Giving page for more details.
Class of 2024 IS Major
Application Now Open
Students in the class of 2024 who wish to become IS majors must apply by Feb. 1, 2021. See the Admission page for info and links to the application form.
Info Session for Class of 2024:
Friday Jan 22 @12 noon
Faculty and current majors will speak about our courses, concentrations, study abroad, career trajectories, and more this Friday at noon, using this Zoom link.
Making Sense of the Capitol Siege:
Perspectives on Right-Wing Extremism, Religion, and Violence
Monday Feb 1 @12 noon
IS Program faculty experts Peter Krause and Megan McBride offer analysis and insights. Join the conversation via Zoom.
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Join a Global Conversation
The Global Conversation project is underway! Have an informal conversation with students from around the world about topics that matter to you. Choose your theme or just let us know you're interested, and we'll find a conversation for you.
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Meet the 2020-21 Peer Advisors
Peer Advisors are terrific resources for questions about admissions, courses, professors, study abroad, theses, etc. Click to learn more or make an appointment.
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Subscribe to the IS Newsletter
Our weekly newsletter includes program news, student voices, faculty profiles, campus events, and info about internships, fellowships, study abroad, and careers. Subscribe here!
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Spring 2021 Courses
See our Courses Page for a list of pre-approved Spring 2021 courses for the IS major and minor. Sepcial tabs highlight new classes and summer 2021 abroad courses. A master spreadsheet of all approved IS courses is also available.
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Join a Global Conversation
The Global Conversation project is underway! Have an informal conversation with students from around the world about topics that matter to you. Choose your theme or just let us know you're interested, and we'll find a conversation for you.