Student Organizations - Office of Student Involvement

A Student Organization is a group of undergraduate students that are committed to enriching the learning environment through extracurricular programs and activities. By participating in a student organization you will meet students with similar interests, be exposed to an array of opportunities at Boston College, develop your leadership potential, and have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community.

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Office of Student Involvement
Carney Hall, Suite 147
osi@bc.edu
617-552-3480

Resources

Posting Approval Request Form for Flyers, Posters, Banners and Lawn Signs

Basic Requirements:

Normal size is 8½" x 11" or smaller
Limited larger postings are permitted; please see #5 in the posting policy for more details.
A blank 2" x 2" space in the bottom right
Corner for the approval stamp (quarter sheets exempt)
Boston College contact name and either a phone number, email address, or website address
For student organization flyers/posters, please create the event in MyBC. The posting request won't be approved until the event has been OSI approved.
Approved postings can only be hung in approved locations across campus. Refer to BC's Posting Policy to review approved/restricted posting locations.
Do not hang flyers on overhangs, including the O'Neill stairwell overhangs.
All Club Sports flyer requests must be submitted with Emily Charnowski (charnowe@bc.edu) in Club Sports

Posting Approvals Form

Executive Board Members

By becoming an executive board member of a student organization you will develop your leadership style and capacity, communication skills, and relationships with other students, staff, and community partners. You will have a unique opportunity to contribute to the intellectual, social, and spiritual lives of students. Each cohort of student leaders is held to a high standard of performance and behavior by the Office of Student Involvement as they implement their own legacy of leadership.

Please Note

All officers of Student Organizations must be currently enrolled undergraduates. All members of the executive board of the Student Organization must be in good standing with the University. Members of the executive board may not be on academic or disciplinary University probation. Failure of any executive board member to maintain good standing with the University and the failure of any president or vice-president to maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average may result in the removal from office.

Event Planning

The Office of Student Involvement is your first stop for all student organization events. Well-planned events enhance the learning environment at Boston College, make an innovative and unique contribution to campus life, and closely align with the mission of the organization.

Event Planning Resources

Starting an Organization

The Board of Student Organizations (BSO) is a department program under the Office of Student Involvement and advised by the office. The mission of of the BSO is to provide Boston College undergraduate students the opportunity to satisfy a demonstrated need for new organizations. This is accomplished through a student-driven process designed to produce organizations that are prepared, sustainable, and able to contribute to the student life at Boston College.

New Organization Process

Student Involvement Handbook

The Student Involvement Handbook covers policies applicable to student organizations or groups at Boston College. Policies found in the Handbook include rules and regulations around hazing, flyer posting, and student demonstrations, and much more.

View Handbook

Student Leader Testimonials

“I consider my time working with the Emerging Leader Program as one of the most formative experiences I had at BC. Throughout my time in the program, I understood that leadership takes many different forms—the important part is understanding how you can best serve the communities you are a part of based on your personal leadership style. Leadership is complex; it requires consistent commitment to growth. It was both challenging and rewarding to grow and learn my personal leadership style throughout my time in ELP and do so alongside fellow leaders. ”

Sofia Vittoria
“One of the many highlights of my time at Boston College was the time I spent as a member of the Dramatics Society (DS). Working on the DS taught me so much about how to truly be a productive member of a high performance team, but it taught me even more about how to lead one. I learned how to trust my teammates, and delegate work evenly, yet also ensure everyone felt supported. I also have come to better understand that the best teams run into obstacles and make mistakes - what matters is how the team moves on. Some people think being a good leader is a natural skill. I think that, although some people may be predisposed to lead, everyone can grow as a leader and learn how to lead better. ”

Jacob Kelleher
“I will be forever grateful for my Boston College journey! I am especially thankful for my leadership experience with Il Circolo Italiano & the American Red Cross of Boston College. I remember my first year at BC and being inspired by the passion our Executive Board members had in fostering an inclusive community. Serving as President of Il Circolo Italiano during the COVID-19 pandemic required a lot of teamwork, flexibility, and thinking outside the box. We really appreciated OSI’s support during that challenging time. My advice for current & future Eagles: don’t be afraid to get involved in leadership roles & make BC your own!”

Danielle Palmieri
“The idea of being a "student leader" at BC can feel overwhelming when you first step on campus. I remember showing up to the student activities fair and being welcomed by hundreds of upperclassmen who were all eager to get to know me and the other first-years. After some persuasion (and a rootbeer float), I joined the Campus Activities Board. It was one of the best decisions I made at BC and gave me the opportunity to meet so many new people and gain valuable experience for both everyday life and my career. Get involved as soon as possible and meet as many people as you can while you're at BC, it goes by fast! ”

Giancarlo Isotti
“Joining SOFC was definitely one of the best decisions I made when I got to BC because it was an awesome way to meet people of all grade levels and feel like I was making a difference in the BC community. The meetings are a great place to make your voice heard and you learn so much about all of the different student organizations and events on campus. I think it’s really cool that BC allows students to take such an active role in shaping the student experience, and I would recommend SOFC to anyone who wants to be more involved!”

Kyle Falkner
“During my freshman year being in SOFC provided me with the opportunity to get to know other freshmen and upperclassmen in a tight-knit community. Not only have I learned more leadership skills in SOFC, but I have also had the chance to impact the Boston College community in a meaningful way as the committee manages the budgets of the majority of clubs on campus. My freshman year would not have been the same without the meaningful experiences I had and the friendships that I made in SOFC.”

Eva Timoney
“Leading a student organization at Boston College is one of the most transformative aspects a student can undertake during their time at the institution. As president of the African Students Organization (ASO) during my senior year, I was granted the opportunity to develop skills in areas such as collaboration, relationship-building, event planning, and most importantly effective leadership. Such skills are transferable to many aspects of life and thus, immensely valuable. Aside from gaining quality skills, the position is one that is a catalyst of positive intrapersonal growth. I started to realize the potential I had as a leader through the consistent success the organization, as a collective, had throughout the year. ”

Omonosa Owens