Messina College

Located on the Brookline Campus of Boston College, Messina College is a two-year fully residential associate's degree program. Messina College enrolls 100 first-generation, high financial need students each year with an opportunity to pursue an associate's degree from Boston College, with the goal of preparing them to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program or to begin their careers. As undergraduates at BC’s ninth school, Messina College students have full access to Boston College's campus, facilities, and programs.

The excellence of a top university in a supportive small-school setting

Acquire an Adaptable Education

The curriculum integrates BC's distinctive Core Curriculum, which gives students a broad intellectual foundation for their future endeavors.

Learn from Respected Scholars

Students take classes taught by dedicated Messina College faculty as well as faculty from the four other Boston College undergraduate schools and colleges.

Find Your Community

Enjoy access to BC facilities and programs, including dining halls, athletic events, libraries, and theater productions. Join a BC student organization or start your own.

“As a first-generation college student, I didn’t have people to talk to about applying to college or navigating college life. Serving as dean of Messina College will enable me to provide access and vital support to students who are often facing that same uphill battle. Messina College is grounded in Boston College’s academic excellence, student support, and caring faculty.”
Erick Berrelleza, S.J., Founding Dean, Messina College

Associate’s Degree Program Overview

2

years

60

credits

20

courses

Dean’s Message

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News

Messina College exterior

New symbol of excellence

Messina College establishes Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapter.
Coolidge Corner Cinema exterior

Messina, Woods colleges host movie night

The event is designed to bring the two communities together.
Photo of the first class of Messina College students in front of the administration building

Introducing Messina College

BC has launched a new two-year residential junior college for first-generation students from low-income families.

MassLive: Everyone is a first-generation student at this new Massachusetts college

Messina College, which opened in July, comes about amid a tumultuous time in higher education.
Several Messina College students sitting in a group during their orientation.

Boston Globe: New college opens at BC

BC’s Messina College opens its doors to low-income students.
inaugural class of Messina College

Messina College opens

110 first-gen students experience their first days on campus
Messina College campus

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About a mile from its main Chestnut Hill Campus, Boston College’s 50-acre Brookline Campus offers a dedicated home for Messina College students within the larger University. 

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