Please Note: Boston College does not conduct interviews as part of the admission process.
Transfer Application
Spring 2025 Transfer Application
**Please note we do not accept transfer applications to the Connell School of Nursing for entrance in January.
Selecting an Academic Division
Candidates are required to apply to one of the University's four undergraduate academic divisions: the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, Carroll School of Management, Lynch School of Education and Human Development, or Connell School of Nursing. Boston College strongly encourages students to apply to their first choice undergraduate division, as this can be challenging to change later in the undergraduate process. Students do not have to declare a specific major at this time (with the exception of Nursing). Learn more about choosing an academic division.
The Office of Undergraduate Admission deeply values the contributions made by a diverse community of scholars. Learn more about Boston College's notice of nondiscrimination.
Boston College Required Personal Statement
Boston College Required Personal Statement
Boston College strives to provide an undergraduate learning experience emphasizing the liberal arts, quality teaching, student formation, and engagement of critical issues. Please provide a statement that addresses your reasons for transferring and why you are choosing to apply to Boston College. (650 word limit)
Standardized Testing
Boston College will remain test-optional for transfer students applying for Spring 2025 admission.
Transfer applicants have the option of submitting an ACT (College Code: 1788) and/or SAT (CEEB Code: 3083) as an application credential. If you submit multiple scores, we will superscore the tests for our evaluation.
- Official standardized test results must be sent directly from the testing agency to Boston College or self-reported on the application.
- Students who self-report test scores in their application will be required to submit an official score report upon enrollment.
In addition to the ACT or SAT, international applicants must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test examination scores. Learn more about standardized testing requirements for international applicants.
It is your responsibility to ensure that we receive all of your standardized testing by the stated application deadlines.
Official Transcripts
The quality of your academic achievement is one of the most important measures of your preparedness for Boston College; special consideration is given to the balance and difficulty of the program you have carried.
In addition to the official high school transcript (sent directly from the high school) or Certificate of GED, official transcripts of all courses taken in all semesters at other colleges or universities (post-high school graduation) must be submitted. Faxed transcripts or transcripts issued to students are not considered official and cannot be accepted.
Official transcripts can be sent via email (transfer@400online.net) or by mail.
Application Mailing Address & Courier Service (FedEx, DHL, UPS):
Boston College Undergraduate Admission
140 Commonwealth Avenue, Devlin 208
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Supporting Materials
Boston College requires additional materials to supplement your application and provide context into your post-secondary achievements. All supporting documents are available in your applicant portal.
Letter of Recommendation
An instructor's recommendation is helpful in assessing your academic achievement and your contributions to your school. If you have been out of school for more than one year you may submit a recommendation from an advisor, supervisor or employer for consideration. The recommender you select will be sent a link and instructions to submit their letter of recommendation in support of your candidacy.
Academic & Disciplinary Report
This report is necessary to assess your personal standing at all of the institution(s) you have attended on a full-time basis. Complete the personal information section and submit it to the Dean of Students at each institution you have attended full time. Failure to submit all required information and documentation will result in an incomplete application.
If you have a mark on your disciplinary record, we strongly urge you to submit a separate statement explaining the circumstances of the incident.
Mid-Term Report (recommended, but not required)
This report collects information about courses in which you are currently enrolled. Indication of performance in current coursework adds an additional layer of academic history and context to your application.
Application Fee
The application fee or an application fee waiver request* must be submitted in order for your application to be reviewed.
Boston College automatically waives the application fee for any applicant who is eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant
*Fee Waiver Request
If submitting the $80 application fee presents a financial hardship for your family and you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may apply for an application fee waiver using our Transfer Application Fee Waiver Request Form.
Mailing Address
We strongly encourage you to electronically submit your application, fee, and supporting materials. Materials can be sent electronically to transfer@400online.net. If your school(s) does not support the online submission of the required documents, please use the appropriate mailing address listed below.
Application Mailing Address & Courier Service (FedEx, DHL, UPS):
Boston College Undergraduate Admission
140 Commonwealth Avenue, Devlin 208
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Application Status
You can check the status of your application in your Applicant Portal. It is your responsiblity to check the status of your application and submit any missing documents prior to the application deadline.
Fall Enrollment
Applicants will be notified via email no later than May 20.
Spring Enrollment
Applicants will be notified via email no later than December 15.
First semester freshmen are typically not allowed to apply for January transfer admission because we will not have official final college grades to review by the November 1st deadline. However, an exception is made for first semester applicants who applied to Boston College as freshmen, were admitted, and chose to matriculate at another institution. Previously admitted freshman, sophomore, and junior transfer candidates are eligible to apply for the January admission deadline. Please contact transfer@400online.net for more information.
In recent years, a small number of Boston College applicants have faced challenges in meeting our application deadlines through no fault of their own. Natural disasters, political unrest, local school strikes and other unexpected events can add a level of complexity to the college application process. To the extent possible, Boston College is committed to working with students or those writing recommendations to extend deadlines, if necessary. Impacted students should contact us directly to discuss their circumstances.
Transfer of Credit and Course Selection
Transfer of Credit Policy
Boston College's transfer credit policies are established by the deans and faculty of each undergraduate division. Course evaluations are completed by the Office of Transfer Admission. In order for courses to be accepted, they must be equal in depth and breadth to courses taught at BC, and a grade of C- or better must be achieved. Course descriptions for all Boston College courses and information on requirements according to academic division can be found in the University Catalog.
The maximum number of transferable credits is 60 credits. All transfer students must enroll as full time students and spend a minimum of four semesters at Boston College to earn a degree. If you are interested in part-time studies, please visit the Woods College of Advancing Studies for more information.
Transfer Course Selection Guide
Prospective students often call asking two important questions. First, which courses they should be taking at their current institutions to increase their chances of acceptance to Boston College? And second, which courses would most likely be accepted for credit should they be admitted and choose to enroll at Boston College?
Appropriate course selection is one of the most important factors in presenting a strong transfer application. The following guides are intended to help students interested in transferring to Boston College choose courses at their current institutions. Any questions regarding the selection and evaluation of courses, either before or after enrollment, should be directed to the Office of Transfer Admission at transfer@400online.net.
If you would like to browse courses that have been approved for transfer credit in the past, please consult the Transfer Course Database.
If you are entering in with AP, IB, or other types of placement exams, please consult our Advanced Placement page for a list of qualifying scores.
Course Selection Guide for the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences
We recommend that students take a variety of liberal arts courses that can be used to fulfill requirements in the core curriculum. Most departments require students to take the majority of their major requirements at Boston College, therefore it is our recommendation that students take only three or four courses in their intended major.
Intermediate proficiency in a foreign language is required for all students in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. We strongly recommend that students pursue a foreign language in their first year of studies if they do not fulfill this requirement through AP exams.
For students that apply after one year of coursework, we recommend that they complete at least 30 credits. For students that apply after two years of coursework, we recommend that they complete 60 credits. The completed coursework should be some combination of the academic areas listed below:
Mathematics (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Calculus, Finite Mathematics, Linear Algebra, or Computer Science
English (2 courses, 6 semester hours)
Literature and Writing/Composition
Natural Science (2 courses, 6 semester hours - lab not required for non-science majors)
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth/Environmental Science
History (2 courses, 6 semester hours)
Modern World History* (1500-1750 and 1750-present)
Fine Arts (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Fine Arts, Music, or Theatre (Course must include a reading and writing component)
Social Science (2 courses, 6 semester hours)
Economics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology
Theology (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Theology**
Philosophy (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Philosophy**
Other
Electives of choice from academic areas that are comparable to the academic areas offered at Boston College.
*US History courses are transferable to Boston College, but they do not fulfill the core requirement in History.
**Two courses are required for the Theology and Philosophy requirements; Boston College requires that students take at least one course (3 semester hours) each of Philosophy and Theology at our University.
Course Selection Guide for the Carroll School of Management
The Carroll School of Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Boston College is unable to accept upper level business courses from institutions that do not hold the same professional accreditation.
For students that apply after one year of coursework, we recommend that they complete at least 30 credits. For students that apply after two years of coursework, we recommend that they complete 60 credits. The completed coursework should be some combination of the academic areas listed below:
Mathematics (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Calculus (or higher) or Computer Science
English (2 courses, 6 semester hours)
Literature and Writing/Composition
Statistics (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Economics (2 courses, 6 semester hours)
Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
Business Law (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Accounting (2 courses, 6 semester hours)
Accounting I and II
Organizational Behavior (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Organizational Behavior (or equivalent)
Natural Science (2 courses, 6 semester hours - lab not required for non-science majors)
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth/Environmental Science
History (2 courses, 6 semester hours)
Modern World History* (1500-1750 and 1750-present)
Theology (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Theology**
Philosophy (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Philosophy**
Other
Electives of choice from academic areas that are comparable to the academic areas offered at Boston College.***
*US History courses are transferable to Boston College, but they do not fulfill the core requirement in History.
**Two courses are required for the Theology and Philosophy requirements; Boston College requires that students take at least one course (3 semester hours) each of Philosophy and Theology at our University.
***Students in the Carroll School of Management also complete a 3 credit course in Management Ethics that transfer students must complete upon enrolling at Boston College.
Course Selection Guide for the Lynch School of Education and Human Development
Boston College does not recommend that students apply to the Lynch School of Education and Human Development (LSEHD) if they have completed more than one year of study at another college or university, due to the specialized curricula students are expected to follow in this school. Students who have completed more than one year at another college or university should note that it will likely take at least two to three years to complete the LSEHD requirements.
For students that apply after one year of coursework, we recommend that they complete at least 30 credits. The completed coursework should be some combination of the academic areas listed below:
Mathematics (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Calculus, Finite Mathematics, Linear Algebra, or Computer Science
Fine Arts (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Fine Arts, Music, or Theatre (Course must include a reading and writing component)
English (2 courses, 6 semester hours)
Literature and Writing/Composition
Natural Science (2 courses, 6 semester hours - lab not required for non-science majors)
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth/Environmental Science
History (2 courses, 6 semester hours)
Modern World History* (1500-1750 and 1750-present)
Other
Electives of choice from academic areas that are comparable to the academic areas offered at Boston College.**
*US History courses are transferable to Boston College, but they do not fulfill the core requirement in History.
**Students in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development also complete a 1 credit course Professional Development Seminar that transfer students can complete upon enrolling at Boston College
**Please note we do not accept transfer applications to the Connell School of Nursing for entrance in January.
Course Selection Guide for the Connell School of Nursing
Boston College does not recommend that students apply to the Connell School of Nursing if they have completed more than one year of study at another college or university, due to the specialized curriculum students are expected to follow in this school.
All students entering the Connell School of Nursing will enter as first semester sophomores and will take three additional years (6 semesters) to complete the BSN.
For students who have completed a BS or BA program prior to applying and have all of the coursework listed below, it will take three years to complete our program.
For any coursework that is specific to nursing, students must submit course syllabi to the Office of Undergraduate Admission in order for their work to be evaluated.
After their first year, applicants should have completed ten courses, which must include:
Anatomy and Physiology (2 courses, 6 semester hours)
Anatomy and Physiology I and II (with lab)
Life Science or General Chemistry I (with lab) (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Statistics for Health Sciences (1 course, 3 semester hours)
Principles of Statistics of Health Sciences (or equivalent)
Other
Six courses: Core or elective courses of your choice. We strongly suggest English Writing and Literature, two Social Sciences, two European or World History, or one course each in Theology and/or Philosophy.
Transfer Student Process & FAQ
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Is it easier to apply and enroll for September or January?
The admission process is generally very similar in terms of selectivity for each semester. Selectivity does vary a bit by semester because transfer enrollment figures depend on how many openings there are at the University, which can fluctuate from one semester to the next.
How many students apply for admission?
We generally have about 1,700 applicants for September and 400 for January.
If I applied as a freshman and was not accepted, should I apply?
As in freshman admission, the transfer admission process is highly selective. Students most successful in our transfer process will be competitive out of high school and have strong college records. Although students are welcome to re-apply, please be aware of the selectivity of our process.
I am in my first semester of college, may I apply?
Typically, the earliest students may apply to transfer is during their second semester of college. Our rationale is that we will not have an official college transcript with final semester grades to evaluate by the November 1st application deadline.
An exception to this policy will be made for students who were admitted as a freshman applicant yet chose to attend another institution. If you were offered admission in high school and wish to seek spring transfer enrollment, please contact our office.
I'm an international applicant. Do I need to submit both the SAT and the English proficiency? Students whose first language is not English must have a current TOEFL IELTS, or DET score (within the last two years) and either the SAT or the ACT in order to apply. This applies to all international students, even those who attend schools where the primary language of instruction is English. The only way the TOEFL requirement will be waived is if the student scores 650 or above on the SAT EBRW or a 29 or above on the ACT English. If you attended a U.S. high school for at least three years and you are enrolled in a traditional university curriculum without ESOL coursework, an English proficiency exam is not required. If you feel further evidence of your English skills will enhance your application, you are still welcome to send those test scores.
Is it easier to be admitted to one major over another?
Students must apply to one of the four academic divisions at Boston College (the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, the Carroll School of Management, the Connell School of Nursing or the Lynch School of Education) and selectivity is very similar across the divisions. We aim to enroll transfer students in numbers proportionate to undergraduate division size at the University. In other words, Morrissey, as the largest division, typically has the most spaces available to add new transfers followed by the Carroll School of Management, the Lynch School of Education and Human Development, and the Connell School of Nursing. Please be advised that transferring into the Carroll School of Management once enrolled at Boston College is not allowed. The only way to enroll in the Carroll School of Management is to apply directly.
Can I reactivate my application from a previous admission cycle?
No. If you wish to re-apply to Boston College, you must submit all new documents and a new application fee.
If I apply as a transfer candidate and do not get in can I reapply in the future?
We recommend that a student wait one full year before reapplying, so that they have time to improve their academic record in order to have the best chance of being admitted should they attempt to apply again. Please note: We do not hold or store past applications; therefore, students reapplying must submit all new documents and another application fee.
Will I get housing as a transfer student?
All transfer students are awarded two years of guaranteed on-campus housing as part of their acceptance.
Will applying for on campus housing hurt my chances of admission?
No. Students should apply for housing if they wish to live on campus. Your housing request in no way impacts our admission decision. For more information on the Office of Residential Life, click here.
What kind of undergraduate nursing program does Boston College offer?
Boston College offers a Bachelor of Science (nursing) at the undergraduate level through the Connell School of Nursing.
Am I able to attend the undergraduate Bachelor of Science (nursing) part-time?
No, the Bachelor of Science (nursing) program is only offered for full-time day students.
Does BC offer a RN to Bachelor of Science (nursing) program at the undergraduate level?
No, there is no formal RN to Bachelor of Science (nursing) program. However, students with an RN may apply as transfer students.
Do you allow nursing transfer students?
Yes. Boston College enrolls a very small cohort of nurses to the Bachelor of Science (nursing) program in the fall semester only. We usually enroll approximately three to five nursing students each fall, depending on how many openings are available. Several times in the last few years we have not admitted any students to our nursing program because it was at capacity.
I have already earned a Bachelor's degree from another college or university. May I apply to Boston College for a second bachelor's degree (nursing)?
Yes, the Bachelor of Science (nursing) program is the only program for which we allow students to pursue a second bachelor's degree. Please note that it will take 3 years to graduate with your Bachelor of Science (nursing).
Is a course evaluation required?
While not required, we encourage any applicant transferring from a foreign college or university to submit an official course-by-course evaluation of university transcript(s) completed by a credential evaluation service with NACES membership. This information helps us review your academic history in the context of the US system.