Academic Support
All students can find a variety of academic supports at Boston College
Disability Services
The Disability Services Office empowers students with medical, physical, psychological, and temporary disabilities to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals.
Connors Family Learning Center
The mission of the Connors Family Learning Center is to enhance the quality of learning at Boston College by offering services to students with ADHD, learning disabilities, and tutoring or skills workshops to all BC students.
Military-Related Courses Offered
The following courses are offered at Boston College. Please note that you may not be able to take a desired course because it could be offered in a different semester or year, or have prerequisites.
- America's War in Vietnam (HIST2475)
- War and Genocide (HIST4292)
- US Foreign Policy I (HIST4495)
- US Foreign Policy 1945 to Present (POLI2549)
- Modern State (POLI7809)
- Use of Force (POLI7815)
- Peace or War (SOCY1092)
- Families Impacted by Military Service (SCWK7725)
- Defining Moments (ADHS1141)
- UN and International Security (POLI2506)
- Wounded Warriors in Transition (FORS3201)
- The Vietnam Experience (ADHS1111)
Admission to BC
Veterans and individuals considering a career in the armed forces are encouraged to apply to Boston College. We value the perspective gained through military experience and its benefits our community.
Admission Information
Students may apply to the traditional, day school which offers full-time degree programs with classes mostly in-person and during the day, or to the Woods College of Advancing Studies, which is geared towards non-traditional, adult, and part-time students, offering both in-person and online courses, flexible schedules, and a wide array of transfer credit opportunities.
Undergraduate Admission Information
Graduate Admission Information
Application Fee Waived
The application fee is waived for U.S. Military Veterans in all undergraduate programs and most graduate programs of study, so be sure to contact the admissions representative prior to submitting your application for verification.
Service To School (S2S) Partnership
S2S established VetLink in June 2015 to identify qualified U.S. military veterans, to introduce them to partner colleges, and to mentor them throughout their college search and admissions process. Boston College is a proud partner with S2S.
Annual Events for Veterans
The Boston College community hosts numerous programs and events each year in support and recognition of the military-connected community.
Here are just a few of the annual events hosted by our organizations:
Fall Semester
- Student Affairs Networking Reception for Veterans
- Home Football Tailgates
- Welles Crowther 5K
- BC Veteran Alumni History Presentation
- Veterans Day Mass and Remembrance Ceremony
- Military Appreciation Home Football Game & Tailgate
- Wreaths Across America at Bourne National Cemetery
Spring Semester
- Veterans & Alumni Networking Event
- BC Men’s Baseball Military Appreciation Game
- ROTC Commissioning
BC Battle Buddies Program
A term used frequently in the military, a “Battle Buddy” is someone who is there to help their partner both on and off the battlefield.
“BC Battle Buddies: Creating a Military-Inclusive Environment”
A term used frequently in the military, a “Battle Buddy” is someone who is there to help their partner both on and off the battlefield. BC Battle Buddies is meant to give participants a baseline understanding of how to engage with the military-connected community, and maximize the capacity of Boston College to cultivate a military-inclusive community. The program covers military culture, examines stereotypes and challenges faced by this community, reviews current data and trends, and finally offers practical steps and actions individuals can take to create a more military-inclusive environment on campus.
To inquire more about the program, or to schedule the program for your department, office, or organization, please contact michael.lorenz@bc.edu.
Care Packages for Deployed Community Members
Help us take care of every deployed member of our community.
Are you or an affiliated member of the BC Community deploying? If so please complete this short form and we will work to send them a care package. Our hope is to take care of every member of our community and ensure they are not forgotten while they sacrifice their time and safety in service of their country.
Career Services
The Career Center can help you translate your military skills into a resume for the civilian workplace.
The Boston College Career Center has special services for military veterans. You can connect via the Eagle Exchange system or the Big Interview platform to special veteran groups for help with interviewing and translating your experiences to the civilian sector
Collegiate Warrior Athlete Program
Explore this unique program started at BC by School of Nursing Professor Ann Burgess.
The Collegiate Warrior Athlete Initiative (CWAI) aims to improve the fitness of post 9/11 veterans through working out with current or former student athletes at Boston College. Veterans and athletes can relate to one another on the shared experience of a demanding daily schedule, as well as expectations to remain in ideal physical fitness condition and maintain overall peak wellness. The program pairs approximately 8 veterans with 8 current or former student athletes twice/week for 90 min. at the Margot Connell Recreation Center on campus. After the workout participants head to the classroom to interact with one another, socialize, and have invited guest speakers engage with the group.
To learn more, please contact Mike Lorenz in Veteran Programs & Services, michael.lorenz@bc.edu.
Faculty and Staff Resources
Review opportunities for faculty and staff who identify as veterans.
Self-Identify as a Veteran
If you have not self-identified with HR about your veteran status, please consider doing so. The more veterans that we know about, the more we can make a push for services and address your needs at the institution. To self-identify, either go to the Self-Service area within PeopleSoft HR to update your veteran status electronically or complete this form and email it to diversity@bc.edu.
Invitation to Self-Identify for Veterans
Affinity Group
The Boston College Veterans Affinity Group raises awareness of veterans' issues across campus and advocates for improved resources and services for Boston College students and staff who have served their country.
2021 Diversity Summit Presentation: The Intersection of the U.S. Military, Veterans, & Higher Education
VA College Toolkit
This Veterans Administration (VA) toolkit provides members of college faculty, staff, and administration with resources to support student veterans. Over 660,000 veterans use VA benefits to pay for postsecondary education. VA aims to help institutions of higher education welcome these students by recognizing their service and understanding their unique experiences, adjustments, strengths, and needs.
Financial Aid Resources
Explore resources to help veterans pay for college.
Boston College acts as a liaison with the Veterans Administration for students who may qualify to receive veterans' education benefits. Eligible students should apply through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in order to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility. Applications can be completed online at www.gibill.va.gov or by calling the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).
Once the Certificate of Eligibility has been received, the student should contact Linda Malenfant, the VA Certifying Official in the Office of Student Services. The Certifying Official will then certify the student's enrollment information to the Regional Processing Office (RPO). The RPO will process payment of benefits directly to the student.
Yellow Ribbon Program
The Yellow Ribbon Program is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.
Visit BC Student Services to Learn more
To submit a complaint regarding your Boston College VA Benefits or experiences please contact bcveterans@bc.edu.
External Links:
- GI Bill:
GI Bill benefits help veterans pay for college, graduate school, and training programs. - Post 9/11 GI Bill:
Financial assistance to help pay for higher education for veterans who have served on active-duty on or after 9/11/2001. - Yellow Ribbon Program: The Yellow Ribbon Program can help veterans pay for higher out-of-state, private school, or graduate school tuition that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover.
- Vocational Readiness & Employment:
Assists veterans with service-connected disabilities with education costs, job search & training, and employment counseling, among other resources.
Leaves and Laws for Military Students & Staff
Boston College supports the participation of our students in the U. S. Military, both active duty and reserve, and recognizes that military obligations may occasionally conflict with academic responsibilities.
Family Military Leave
Before taking leave, consult with your supervisor, Human Resources, and/or Michael Lorenz in Veteran Programs & Services about your leave, impacts of pay while on leave and when you return, and other pertinent information.
Review BC Family Military Leave Policy
Student Military Leave Policy
Boston College supports the participation of our students in all branches of the United States Military, both active duty and reserve, and recognizes that military obligations for such students may occasionally conflict with academic responsibilities.
Review BC Student Military Leave Policy
Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018
The university will adhere to the requirements of Section 3679 of Title 38 of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 (referred to below as the "Veterans Benefits and Transition Act").
Mental Health Counseling
Boston College offers counseling to support students' mental health.
University Counseling Services offers students personal counseling and psychotherapy, as well as programs and activities that reinforce Boston College’s focus on educating the whole person. Full-time students enrolled in degree programs are eligible for the full range of counseling services. Part-time or non-matriculating students are eligible for consultation, evaluation, and referral when appropriate.
Military Families
Boston College recognizes the contributions of military families to our community.
Boston College recognizes the contributions of military families to our community. Whether you are a spouse, dependent, or close ally, we recognize that our active duty and veteran community would not be here without your support. We welcome all military-connected individuals and families to all of our events. Please never hesitate to reach out for support, or to get involved.
Military-Connected Organizations
Explore various groups at Boston College for military-connected individuals.
Student Veterans Association
The organization’s purpose shall be veterans’ advancement by unifying the current Boston College Student Veteran community and advocating for veterans issues; through sharing, developing, and retaining knowledge of veteran-related matters and building a strong network of support and engagement within Boston College and surrounding communities.
Contact: studentveteran@bc.edu
BC Law School Veterans Association
The BC Law School Veterans Association provides a social and professional network of former, current, and future military service members within the BC Law community. The forum allows BC Law students to discuss their interests in military legal careers with current and former service members as well as topics regarding civil-military relations in government and society. The association also supports homeless, indigent, or otherwise under-served veteran communities through fundraising,and volunteering with local outreach programs and legal service providers.
The Boston College Eagles for Military
The purpose of this club is to show support and raise awareness for veterans and current active duty military members. Our main philanthropic purpose and goal is to raise awareness for PTSD and fund research in this area. This will be done by conducting events on campus to inform the student body about PTSD and the struggles veterans face when trying to integrate back into society. The club will also plan to send letters/care packages to active duty personnel for all major holidays.
BC Veterans Faculty & Staff Affinity Group
This group raises awareness of veterans' issues across campus and advocates for improved resources and services for Boston College students and staff who have served their country.
BC Veterans Alumni Network
The Boston College Veterans Alumni Network (BCVAN) was established in 2011 to honor the University’s servicemen and women and to strengthen the bonds among alumni, veterans, and the greater BC community.
BC Veterans' Advisory Group
The Boston College Veterans' Advisory Group serves as a resource for the University's leadership on veterans' issues and activities and as advocates for BC veterans.
New Students
Welcome to all new Boston College veteran students!
Boston College Veteran Student Orientation
Watch a short 15-minute orientation video, offering insight into resources, programs, and opportunities to help you succeed and get connected at Boston College.
ROTC
Boston College offers ROTC programs for the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Navy. All programs are held in cooperation with other area colleges.
Army ROTC
The Army ROTC at Boston College is part of the Liberty Battalion based out of Northeastern University. Army ROTC focuses on developing leadership and management skills, with the goal of commissioning graduated college students as Second Lieutenants into the United States Army, Reserve, or National Guard. Students participate in ROTC part-time while attending college full-time. Most training and coursework takes place on the Boston College campus. Any BC student can join and participate in the ROTC basic course as a non-scholarship Cadet without military obligation during their freshman and sophomore years.
Air Force ROTC
The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program offered at Boston University provides students an opportunity to earn a commission in the U.S. Air Force while completing graduate or undergraduate degree requirements. The Aerospace Studies curriculum develops leadership skills while familiarizing the student with U.S. Air Force functions, organization, equipment, management, and its role in national defense.
Navy ROTC
the Naval ROTC at Boston College is part of the Boston Consortium based out of Boston University. The unit was commissioned on 2 May 1983 to develop midshipmen mentally, morally, and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty and loyalty, and with the core values of honor, courage, and commitment in order to commission college graduates as naval officers who possess a basic professional background, are motivated toward careers in the naval service, and have a potential for future development in mind and character so as to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.
Student Experience
Explore the many opportunities for students on campus and around Boston.
Living in Boston
Boston is a beautiful, historic, and active city home to approximately 700,000 residents. The City is a popular destination for veterans, offering discounts and patriotic celebrations (Patriots Day, 4th of July Celebration, the USS Constitution, etc.). The Greater Boston area is also home to several military bases including Hanscom Air Force Base, Fort Devens, USCG bases, Joint Base Cape Cod (Otis), and several others within driving distance.
Housing
Boston is a college town with various living arrangement options. Off-Campus Student Living, located in Maloney 413, can help you find apartment listings, connect with potential roommates, locate family-friendly neighborhoods, and provide additional resources as needed, including guidance related to tenant-landlord concerns.
Veterans Study Space
To access the veterans study space in Carney Hall, please contact Mike Lorenz.
Student Life
Student Affairs provides a rich array of co-curricular programs and services that promote student learning, health and wellness, leadership development, and community engagement.
Things to do at BC and around Boston
Veterans Memorial Wall
The Veterans Memorial Wall is located in between Bapst Library and Commonwealth Avenue, alongside Linden Lane.
The wall was dedicated in 2009 by BC Alumni, and is engraved with the names of our Boston College community members and alumni who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Every year on November 11, the University holds a memorial mass followed by a ceremony where the names of each member on the wall is read aloud.