BOSTON COLLEGE
OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
ACADEMIC RESOURCES STUDENT GUIDE SECTION 2.0
2019-2020
MALONEY HALL, 448, 140 COMMONWEALTH0 AVENUE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467 TEL: 617-552-3470 FAX: 617-552-3473 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: BC.EDU/CONDUCT The Boston College Student Guide is produced by the Office of Student Conduct. Boston College reserves the right to change or supplement any policies in the Student Guide.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Academic Advising 2 Academic Advising by School 2 Academic Deans 3 Academic Deans by School 3 Academic Services 4 Academic Policies and Procedures 4 Academic Forms 4 Academic Calendar 4 Academic Planning 5 Course Registration 5 Core Curriculum 5 Transcript Requests 5 Students with Disabilities 6 Connors Family Learning Center 6 Office of Disability Services 6 Student-Athlete Academic Services 6 Other Academic Resources 7 Libraries 7 Office of International Programs 7 Office of International Students and Scholars 7
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ACADEMIC ADVISING (UNDERGRADUATE)
Undergraduate Academic Advising Offices by School______
▶ Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences | Academic Advising Center
▶ Carroll School of Management | CSOM Advising
▶ Connell School of Nursing | CSON Advising
▶ Lynch School of Education and Human Development | Lynch Advising
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ACADEMIC DEANS
Academic Deans by School______
▶ Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences | Deans/Contact Information
▶ Carroll School of Management | Deans/Contact Information
▶ Connell School of Nursing | Deans/Contact Information
▶ Lynch School of Education and Human Development | Deans/Contact Information
▶ Boston College Law School | Deans/Contact Information
▶ School of Social Work | Deans/Contact Information
▶ School of Theology and Ministry | Deans/Contact Information
▶ Woods College of Advancing Studies | Deans/Contact Information
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ACADEMIC SERVICES Source: Office of Student Services
Academic Policies and Procedures______
In the commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and excellence, the Boston College community operates in compliance with legal requirements and university policies. These policies and procedures guide the activities of students, faculty, and staff. Any changes to university policies and procedures will be updated and communicated on the University Catalog.
The Academic Policies and Procedures page includes information such as:
• Academic Integrity Policy • Academic Regulations • Admission-in-Transfer • Special Programs • Cross Registration • Degree Audit • Enrollment Status • Final Exams • Grading • Incomplete and Deferred Grades • Leave of Absence • Majors, Minors and Concentrations • Overloads • Withdrawal from a Course • Withdrawal from Boston College
Academic Forms______
The Academic Forms page includes forms such as:
• Course Approval Form • Internal Transfer Form • Undergraduate Readmission Form • Leave of Absence Form
Academic Calendar______
See the Academic Calendar for important dates throughout the year, including add/drop deadlines, academic registration dates, and course withdrawal deadlines.
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Academic Planning______
See the Academic Planning Workbook for First-Year Students for information directed to first-year students about the Core Curriculum, academic requirements by school, and course registration.
Course Registration______
For information about how to register for classes in the University's Information Systems (UIS), click here.
Core Curriculum______
For information about the Core Curriculum courses, see the Core Curriculum website.
Transcript Requests______
See the Transcript Request page for information about how transcripts can be requested and released.
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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
▶ Connors Family Learning Center O’Neil Library | 617-552-8055 • Provides special services to students with learning disabilities, as well as tutoring and skills workshops for all students.
▶ Office of Disability Services Maloney Hall 448 | 617-552-3470 • Provides assistance to students with hearing, visual, mobility, medical and psychiatric disabilities.
▶ Student-Athlete Academic Services Yawkey Athletic Center | 617-552-8533 • Provides academic and person support services to all varsity student- athletes.
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OTHER ACADEMIC RESOURCES
▶ Boston College Libraries • For a list of all BC library locations and hours, as well as access to research guides and other library services, see the University Libraries website. See the lists of all library services for Undergraduate Students and Graduate Students.
▶ Office of International Programs • See the Office of International Programs for information about study abroad programs.
▶ Office of International Students and Scholars • The Office of International Students and Scholars provides services to international students, including international student orientation, immigration services, international student program information, advising and other resources.
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