Departments & Programs

Alcohol & Drug Education

The Alcohol & Drug Education Program through the Center for Student Wellness helps students examine their use of alcohol and other drugs, make informed choices, and change behaviors if necessary.

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BAIC

The Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center (BAIC) develops, implements, and coordinates programs designed to support the undergraduate community, with a particular focus on AHANA students (students of African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent).

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Bias-Motivated Reporting Protocol

Students are encouraged to report any suspected violations of the University's "bias-motivated conduct" policy by calling the Office of Student Conduct at 617-552-3470, emailing <a adhocenable="false" href="mailto:studentconduct@bc.edu">studentconduct@bc.edu</a> or filling a <a href="https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BostonCollege&layout_id=1">report</a>.

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Black Women Matter Initiative

The Black Women Matter Initiative consists of a weekend retreat for undergraduate Black women, a support group for graduate and undergraduate Black women, and a mentorship program for first year and sophomore Black women. All programs provide a sense of community, an opportunity for healing, and a time for celebrating Black Women at Boston College.

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Boston College Bands

Student musicians can contribute their talents to a variety of ensembles run by Boston College Bands, including the "Screaming Eagles" Marching Band, the 蝌蚪直播 bOp! Jazz Ensemble, and the University Wind Ensemble.

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Boston College Summit

The Boston College Summit is designed to empower all attendees by connecting them with a community of fellow classmates, speakers, and guests, and creating a space for participants to have meaningful conversations and share game-changing ideas.

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Bystander Intervention

Bystander Intervention is a sexual assault prevention program that seeks to empower Boston College students to stand up and speak out to prevent instances of rape and sexual assault from occurring.

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CARE Week

The Women's Center holds CARE Week during the spring semester of every year. Programming for the week focuses on raising awareness about sexual assault and intimate partner violence on and off campus.

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Career Center

The Boston College Career Center offers a range of customized services designed to assist students during each stage of their career journey鈥攆rom individualized career coaching, to programming, to digital tools.

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Center for Student Wellness

The Center for Student Wellness offers programs, events, and wellness coaching to help students make healthy choices and develop skills to take care of their physical, mental, and social health.

Counseling Services

University Counseling Services provides students with professional and confidential mental health services, helping them overcome challenges and become more competent and confident in both their work and their relationships with others.

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Cross Currents

Cross Currents Seminars are one-credit courses that give upper-level undergraduate students the opportunity to delve more deeply into a topic they've encountered in another course and wish to explore further.

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Dean of Students

The Office of the Dean of Students fosters a culture of care, responsibility, and growth so that all students feel welcome and can thrive at Boston College. The department provides disability accomodations, actively supports students of concern, and provides resources for off-campus housing.

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Disability Services

The Disability Services Office empowers and assists students with disabilities in achieving their educational, career, and personal goals through the full range of institutional and community resources.

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Dish

Dish is an open bi-weekly dinner and discussion meetup that invites students to engage in conversation about current events, campus life, and gender issues. This 鈥渄rop in/drop out鈥� involvement opportunity is perfect for students who are not able to engage with higher-commitment Women鈥檚 Center programs.

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Diversity Edu

Boston College has partnered with Diversity Edu, an online course that seeks to promote diversity and inclusion by teaching students skills in addressing unconscious biases and stereotypical thinking. The module takes approximately one hour to complete.

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Graduate Student Life

The Office of Graduate Student Life sponsors an array of campus-wide initiatives designed to empower and elevate the experience of every graduate student at Boston College. Signature programs include the GPS Retreat, International Students Program, Orientation, and Study by the Sea.

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Health Services

University Health Services helps diagnose and treat any physical, emotional, or transitional issues students might have. Appointments are available Monday through Friday in the Outpatient Unit and after hours (during the academic year) in the Inpatient Unit.

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LGBTQ Resources

The Office of the Dean of Students offers a variety of resources, including allies, for students who have questions regarding their sexual or gender identify or are looking for support in their journey towards becoming their most authentic selves.

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Leadership Development

The Leadership Development area in the Office of Student Involvement offers students opportunities to develop leadership skills and abilities through transformative, experiential programs.

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Living Learning Communities

The Office of Residential Life offers eight Living and Learning Programs that provide students with unique residential opportunities based around a particular theme such as healthy living or sustainability.

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Meet with the Student Affairs Leadership Team

Do you have a question or concern but aren't sure where to go? The Student Affairs Leadership Team will be offering drop-in virtual office hours for the next few weeks. No appointment necessary, just click on the link to connect with a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team.

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Nutrition Counseling

Through the Center for Student Wellness, a nutritionist is available to meet with individual students to educate and counsel them about healthy eating, food allergies, physical activity, weight management, and body image.

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Off-Campus Housing

The Off-Campus Living office provides information and resources to help students navigate and secure a rental property, find roommates, and stay connected to the Boston College community.

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Pregnancy Support and Resources

A student who is pregnant is entitled to pursue an education free of discrimination and with reasonable modifications to support access to the education program and related activities. If you or your partner is expecting a child, 蝌蚪直播 has many resources to assist you in continuing and completing your degree.

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Res Hall Talks

Res Hall Talks are interactive programs where students can reflect on their transition to college and share about any issues they鈥檙e dealing with, including relationships, friendships, safety, body image, and career planning.

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Residential Life

The Office of Residential Life strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for all students by engaging our residents on topics related to diversity and inclusion, faith and spirituality, responsible social activities, and academics.

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Rise

Rise is a mentor program that matches small groups of women from the senior class with female faculty and staff members to challenge perceived cultural and social norms at 蝌蚪直播 that affect women's sense of self.

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Robsham Theater

The Robsham Theater Arts Center houses a variety of performing arts spaces used for dance, student-directed productions, theatre classes, lectures, and exhibits that engage the University community in meaningful discussion.

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SANet

The Boston College Sexual Assault Network (SANet) is a 24-hour hotline that connects those who have been directly or indirectly affected by sexual violence and/or intimate partner violence with advocates in the 蝌蚪直播 community.

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Sexual Misconduct Policy and Resources

The Office of Student Conduct offers resources and policies related to sexual assault as well as information on support services for victims, including the 24-hour hotline, SANet.

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Student Affairs Business Service Center

The Student Affairs Business Service Center (SABSC) processes financial transactions for all registered student organizations and all Student Affairs' departments.

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Student Affairs Policies

<ul> <li><a href="/content/dam/files/offices/dos/pdf/bcssmp2018.pdf">Student Sexual Misconduct Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/content/dam/bc1/sites/policies/Title-IX-Harassment-Policy.pdf">Title IX Harassment Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/content/dam/bc1/offices/StudentAffairs/main/pdfs/Policies/help-seeking-policy.pdf">Help Seeking Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/content/dam/bc1/offices/StudentAffairs/main/pdfs/Policies/student-demonstrations-policy.pdf">Student Demonstration Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/content/bc-web/offices/human-resources/sites/oid/Policies-and-Compliance/Hate-Crimes-and-Bias-Related-Incidents-Protocol.html">Bias Motivated Conduct Protocol</a></li> <li><a href="/content/dam/bc1/offices/StudentAffairs/main/pdfs/Policies/copyright-compliance.pdf">Copyright Infringement Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/content/bc-web/offices/student-affairs/about/university-policies/lap.html">Involuntary Leave of Absence Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/content/dam/bc1/offices/StudentAffairs/main/pdfs/Policies/internal-search.pdf">Internal Search Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/content/dam/bc1/offices/StudentAffairs/main/pdfs/Policies/off-campus-addresses.pdf">Off-Campus Student Address Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/content/dam/bc1/offices/StudentAffairs/main/pdfs/Policies/hazing-policy.pdf">Hazing Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/content/dam/bc1/offices/StudentAffairs/main/StudentGuide/Student-Commercial-Activity-and-Solicitation-Policy.pdf">Student Commercial Activity and Solicitation Policy</a></li> </ul>

These documents and guidelines ensure all students understand the expectations for being a member of the Boston College community.

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Student Conduct

Members of the community can review the Student Code of Conduct, which outlines institutional rules and policies, and report a violation by visiting the Office of Student Conduct website.

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Student Involvement

The Office of Student Involvement advises more than 150 student organizations, providing co-curricular opportunities that foster leadership development, self-exploration, social interaction, and student formation.

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Vice President for Student Affairs

Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead

Student Affairs is home to 15 affiliated departments that provide a rich array of co-curricular programs and services that promote student learning, health and wellness, leadership development, and community engagement.

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Wellness Coaching

Student Wellness Coaches, who are trained by the Center for Student Wellness, conduct individual and group sessions to help their peers manage stress, eat healthier, make low-risk choices around alcohol, and develop healthy sleep habits.

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Women's Center

The Women's Center is open to all students, faculty, and staff, and offers a comfortable atmosphere to seek information, find peer support, participate in programming, and meet new friends.

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