Student Checklists

The following student checklists have been compiled for the convenience of new and returning students. Students should review the items relevant to their cohort before the start of each semester.

First-year undergraduate students and transfer undergraduate students, in particular, should access the linked resources below before arriving on campus. For additional information about orientation or advising, contact the Office of First Year Experience or the Academic Advising Center, respectively.

First-Year Undergraduate Day Students Checklist

The Office of Student Services would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your family!

There are a number of things you need to do now that you have matriculated. Begin by logging into the Agora Portal to complete the services listed below. Note: These services are only available to deposited first-year students unless otherwise noted.

Pre-August Checklist

  1. Upload your photograph for your Eagle One Card
  2. Update your addresses, phone numbers, and emergency contacts
  3. Set your Privacy Preferences
  4. View or update your race/ethnicity information
  5. Sign up for a payment plan (if applicable); more information is available at bc.edu/qppp
  6. Authorize your Third-Party Payer(s) through My Bill
    Note: You will need to log into the Agora Portal and select My Bill for this service
  7. Waive the mandatory Medical Insurance, if applicable. Visit the Agora Portal, and select "Medical Insurance Waiver" under the "Account and Personal Info" section. The waiver will be available by mid-June.
  8. Check the status of your financial aid application at bc.edu/finaidapp
  9. Complete the mandatory Health History and Immunization Forms
  10. Review/Add Optional Eagle One accounts
  11. Review the Title IV Federal Financial Aid Funds requirements and submit your Federal Funds Authorization
  12. Please be sure to review the University Catalog for important information regarding the University's Policies and Procedures.
  13. Enroll in direct deposit for student account refunds (if applicable). We recommend that all students use direct deposit when requesting refunds. Refunds processed via direct deposit are faster and do not require pickup. Visit bc.edu/refund for instructions and more information.

If you have questions that cannot wait until Orientation, feel free to call the Office of Student Services at 617-552-3300 or 800-294-0294, or send us an email to studentservices@bc.edu.

Returning Undergraduate Day Students Checklist

The Office of Student Services would like to extend a warm welcome back!

Note: You will need to log into the Agora Portal to complete these services. Please complete the following items before classes begin.

  1. If your ID is lost or stolen, deactivate it and request a replacement ID
  2. View and update your address, phone number, and emergency contact
  3. Check your class schedule and classroom assignment
  4. Review and pay any balances remaining on your My Bill account 
    Note: You will need to log into the Agora Portal and select My Bill for this service
  5. Review the Title IV Federal Financial Aid Funds requirements and submit your Federal Funds Authorization
  6. Waive the mandatory Medical Insurance, if applicable. Visit the Agora Portal, and select "Medical Insurance Waiver" under the "Account and Personal Info" section. The waiver will be available by mid-June.
  7. Check the status of your financial aid application at bc.edu/finaidapp
  8. Verify or update privacy preferences
  9. Verify or authorize your Third-Party Payer through My Bill
    Note: You will need to log into the Agora Portal and select My Bill for this service
  10. Review/add optional Eagle One accounts
  11. Please be sure to review the University Catalog for important information regarding the University's Policies and Procedures.
  12. Enroll in direct deposit for student account refunds (if applicable). We recommend that all students use direct deposit when requesting refunds. Refunds processed via direct deposit are faster and do not require pickup. Visit bc.edu/refund for instructions and more information.

Transfer Undergraduate Day Students Checklist

The Office of Student Services would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your family!

There are a number of things you need to do now that you have matriculated. Begin by logging into the Agora Portal to complete the services listed below. Please complete the following items before classes begin.

  1. Set your Privacy Preferences
  2. Upload your photograph for your Eagle One Card. Visit the Agora Portal and select "Eagle One Card Photo Upload" under the 'other services' area of the My Services page. Follow the links to upload your photo.
  3. View and update your address, phone number, and emergency contact
  4. Authorize your Third-Party Payer through My Bill
    Note: You will need to log into the Agora Portal and select My Bill for this service
  5. Sign up for a payment plan (if applicable); more information is available at bc.edu/qppp
  6. Waive the mandatory Medical Insurance, if applicable. Visit the Agora Portal, and select "Medical Insurance Waiver" under the "Account and Personal Info" section. The waiver will be available by mid-June.
  7. Check the status of your financial aid application at bc.edu/finaidapp
  8. Complete the mandatory Health History and Immunization Forms
  9. Review/Add Optional Eagle One accounts
  10. Review the Title IV Federal Financial Aid Funds requirements and submit your Federal Funds Authorization
  11. Bring your original documents for Student Employment with you to school in the fall.
  12. Please be sure to review the University Catalog for important information regarding the University's Policies and Procedures.
  13. Enroll in direct deposit for student account refunds (if applicable). We recommend that all students use direct deposit when requesting refunds. Refunds processed via direct deposit are faster and do not require pickup. Visit bc.edu/refund for instructions and more information.

If you have questions, please call the Office of Student Services at 617-552-3300 or 800-294-0294, or send us an email to studentservices@bc.edu.

Incoming Messina College Students Checklist

The Office of Student Services would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your family!

There are a number of things you need to do now that you have matriculated.

Pre-July Checklist

  1. Upload your photograph for your Eagle One Card
  2. Update your addresses, phone numbers, and emergency contacts
  3. Set your Privacy Preferences
  4. View or update your race/ethnicity information
  5. Authorize your Third-Party Payer(s) through My Bill
    Note: You will need to log into the Agora Portal and select My Bill for this service
  6. Due Friday, June 14, 2024: all incoming Messina College students must complete the medical insurance information form
    Massachusetts requires all students to have their own health insurance or to use the school-sponsored insurance. If you do not have insurance, we can assist you. If you do have insurance, we need your insurance information so the state does not require you to use BC's student insurance. Please complete this medical insurance form by June 14. Note that you will need to be logged in to your BC Google (Gmail) account to access this form: https://forms.gle/k1R4G4p7UcQAouQQ6
  7. Visit your Admitted Student portal to register for Orientation and to fill out the Housing Application
  8. If you have a diagnosed medical, physical, psychological, or learning disability that may require accommodations, please complete the Registration Form and submit documentation. You may email disabsrv@bc.edu with questions regarding the process
  9. Check the status of your financial aid application at bc.edu/finaidapp
  10. Complete the mandatory Health History and Immunization Forms
  11. Review/Add Optional Eagle One accounts
  12. Review the Title IV Federal Financial Aid Funds requirements and submit your Federal Funds Authorization
  13. Please be sure to review the University Catalog for important information regarding the University's Policies and Procedures.

If you have any questions prior to Messina's July 7 move-in day, feel free to call 617-552-6000 or send us an email to messinacollege@bc.edu.

Incoming Graduate Students and Woods College Students Checklist

Welcome to Boston College!

There are a number of things you need to do now that you have matriculated. Note: You will need to log into the Agora Portal to complete the services listed below (unless otherwise noted). Please complete the following items before classes begin.

  1. Set Your Privacy Preferences
  2. Apply for an Eagle One (ID) Card
    All new students are required to have and will be charged for an ID card.
  3. Order a Parking Permit
    Read the Student Parking Permit Instructions on the Transportation website. You may order your parking permit by logging into Agora Portal and selecting "Parking Permits and Citations."
    Fall and academic year parking permits can be ordered starting on July 8. Please make sure that you are ordering permits for the year 2025, not 2024.
  4. Purchase an MBTA pass
  5. Consult Tuition and Fees
  6. Review and pay any balances remaining on your My Bill account 
    Note: You will need to log into the Agora Portal and select My Bill for this service
  7. Make an International Wire Payment
  8. Enroll in the QuikPAY Payment Plan
  9. Authorize your Third-Party Payer through My Bill
    Note: You will need to log into the Agora Portal and select My Bill for this service
  10. Review/Add Optional Eagle One accounts
    Visit the Dining website for more information about optional dining accounts
  11. Review the Title IV Federal Financial Aid Funds requirements and submit your Federal Funds Authorization (optional)
  12. Sign up for direct deposit of your student account refund
  13. Waive mandatory medical insurance, if applicable. Waivers for the academic year will be available in mid-June. You do not need to waive insurance for the summer semester. Information regarding the plan summary, including costs, is available on the Medical Insurance web page. Visit the Agora Portal and select "Medical Insurance Waiver" under the "Account and Personal Info" section.
  14. Check the status of your financial aid application at bc.edu/finaidapp
  15. Complete the mandatory Immunization Forms
  16. In compliance with Massachusetts law, all incoming graduate students are required to complete an online module on Title IX sexual misconduct. The instructions and deadline for completion of this module will be sent by the University to your BC email.
  17. Review information about off-campus housing
  18. Learn more about your BC Gmail account
  19. Update your addresses, phone numbers, and emergency contacts
  20. View or update your race/ethnicity information
  21. Note veteran status on the University Information System (optional/if applicable)
    Contact Linda Malenfant at malenfan@bc.edu
  22. Register for classes
  23. Register to vote
  24. Please be sure to review the University Catalog for important information regarding the University's Policies and Procedures.
  25. Enroll in direct deposit for student account refunds (if applicable). We recommend that all students use direct deposit when requesting refunds. Refunds processed via direct deposit are faster and do not require pickup. Visit bc.edu/refund for instructions and more information.

Incoming Law Students Checklist

Welcome to Boston College Law School!

There are a number of things you need to do now that you have matriculated. Note: You will need to log into the Agora Portal to complete the services listed below (unless otherwise noted). Please complete the following items before classes begin.

  1. Set Your Privacy Preferences
  2. Apply for an Eagle One (ID) Card
    All new students are required to have and will be charged for an ID card.
  3. If you will be bringing a car to campus, you will need to order a parking permit.
    Read the Student Parking Permit Instructions on the Transportation website. You may order your parking permit by logging into Agora Portal and selecting "Parking Permits and Citations."
    Fall and academic year parking permits can be ordered starting on July 8. Please make sure that you are ordering permits for the year 2025, not 2024, as in SGS-2025.
  4. If you would like to order an MBTA pass, visit the MBTA web page. 
  5. Consult Tuition and Fees
  6. Review and pay any balances remaining on your My Bill account. 
    Note: You will need to log into the Agora Portal and select My Bill for this service
  7. Make an International Wire Payment
  8. Enroll in the QuikPay Payment Plan
  9. Authorize your Third-Party Payer through My Bill
    Note: You will need to log into the Agora Portal and select My Bill for this service
  10. Review/Add Optional Eagle One accounts
    Visit the Dining website for more information about optional dining accounts
  11. Review the Title IV Federal Financial Aid Funds requirements and submit your Federal Funds Authorization (optional)
  12. Sign up for direct deposit of your student account refund/request a student account refund.
  13. Request enrollment certification letter
    If you need an enrollment certification for deferment of a student loan, mail the forms to the Office of Student Services, Lyons Hall, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 or stop by Lyons Hall. Your deferment form will be forwarded to the National Student Clearinghouse. If the enrollment certification does not require an official school seal or signature, you may process the certification through the Agora Portal.
  14. Final Transcripts
    If you have not already done so, have your under/graduate institution(s) send your final official transcript(s) to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).
  15. Waive mandatory medical insurance, if applicable. Visit the Agora Portal and select "Medical Insurance Waiver" under the "Account and Personal Info" section. The waiver will be available by mid-June. Information regarding the plan summary, including costs, is available on the Medical Insurance web page.
  16. Complete the mandatory Immunization Forms
  17. In compliance with Massachusetts law, all incoming graduate students are required to complete an online module on Title IX sexual misconduct. The instructions and deadline for completion of this module will be sent by the University to your BC email.
  18. Review information about off-campus housing
  19. Learn more about your BC Gmail account
  20. Update your addresses, phone numbers, and emergency contacts
  21. View or update your race/ethnicity information
  22. Note veteran status on the University Information System (optional/if applicable) by contacting Linda Malenfant at malenfan@bc.edu. For more information about veterans' education benefits, visit the Veterans Education Benefits web page on the Financial Aid website.
  23. The Law School’s Office of Academic Services will complete your registration for fall semester first-year courses
  24. Special Accommodations 
    Students with disabilities may need special accommodations to assist them in succeeding in the study of law. Our goal is to identify these students early on, document the disability, determine what accommodations are necessary, and provide those accommodations in a timely manner. View the Special Accommodations Letter for more information.
  25. Technology, Study Aids, and Other Library Services at Boston College Law School
    Please view this letter for more information about the services offered at the Law Library.
  26. AccessLex MAX 1L Course Financial Foundations (optional)
    BC Law has partnered with AccessLex Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to legal education, to bring you MAX by AccessLex®, the free personal finance program designed exclusively for law students. Learn personal finance lessons, resources, and tools that fit your busy schedule. You may also schedule free one-on-one financial coaching with Accredited Financial Counselors (AFC®) and enter the annual MAX scholarship drawings of more than $300,000 by completing courses and attending live events. To register, go to AskEDNA.AccessLex.org.
  27. Register to vote
  28. Please be sure to review the University Catalog for important information regarding the University's Policies and Procedures.
  29. Enroll in direct deposit for student account refunds (if applicable). We recommend that all students use direct deposit when requesting refunds. Refunds processed via direct deposit are faster and do not require pickup. Visit bc.edu/refund for instructions and more information.

 

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