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 Ìýto complete the services listed below. Note:ÌýThese services are only available to deposited first-year students unless otherwise noted.
Pre-August Checklist
- Upload your photograph for your
- Update your addresses, phone numbers, and emergency contacts
- Set your Privacy Preferences
- View or update your race/ethnicity information
- Sign up for a payment plan (if applicable); more information is available atÌý
- Authorize your Third-Party Payer(s) through My Bill
Note: You will need to log into the Ìýand select My Bill for this service - Waive the mandatory Medical Insurance, if applicable.ÌýVisit the ,Ìýand select "Medical InsuranceÌýWaiver" under the "Account and Personal Info" section.ÌýThe waiver will be available by mid-June.
- Check the status of your financial aid application at
- Complete the mandatory Health History and Immunization Forms
- Review/Add Optional Eagle One accounts
- Review theÌýTitle IV Federal Financial Aid Funds requirementsÌýand submit yourÌý
- Please be sure to review the ±«²Ô¾±±¹±ð°ù²õ¾±³Ù²âÌý°ä²¹³Ù²¹±ô´Ç²µ for important information regarding the University's Policies andÌýProcedures.
- 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 Ìýfor 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 toÌýstudentservices@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 to complete these services.ÌýPlease complete the following items before classes begin.
- If your ID is lost or stolen, deactivate it and request a replacement ID
- View and update your address, phone number, and emergency contact
- Check your class schedule and classroom assignment
- Review and pay any balances remaining on your My Bill accountÌý
Note: You will need to log into the Ìýand select My Bill for this service - Review theÌýTitle IV Federal Financial Aid Funds requirementsÌýand submit yourÌý
- Waive the mandatory Medical Insurance, if applicable.ÌýVisit the ,Ìýand select "Medical InsuranceÌýWaiver" under the "Account and Personal Info" section.ÌýThe waiver will be available by mid-June.
- Check the status of your financial aid application atÌý
- Verify or update privacy preferences
- Verify or authorize your Third-Party Payer through My Bill
Note:ÌýYou will need to log into the Ìýand select My Bill for this service - Review/add optional Eagle One accounts
- Please be sure to review theÌý±«²Ô¾±±¹±ð°ù²õ¾±³Ù²âÌý°ä²¹³Ù²¹±ô´Ç²µÌýfor important information regarding the University'sÌýPolicies andÌýProcedures.
- 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. VisitÌýÌýfor 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 to complete the services listed below.ÌýPlease complete the following items before classes begin.
- Set your Privacy Preferences
- Upload your photograph for your Eagle One Card. Visit the Ìýand select "Eagle One Card Photo Upload"Ìýunder the 'other services' area of the My Services page.ÌýFollow the links to upload your photo.
- View and update your address, phone number, and emergency contact
- Authorize your Third-Party Payer through My Bill
Note:ÌýYou will need to log into theÌý and select My Bill for this service - Sign up for a payment plan (if applicable); more information is available atÌý
- Waive the mandatory Medical Insurance, if applicable.ÌýVisit the ,Ìýand select "Medical InsuranceÌýWaiver" under the "Account and Personal Info" section.ÌýThe waiver will be available by mid-June.
- Check the status of your financial aid application atÌý
- Complete the mandatory Health History and Immunization Forms
- Review/Add Optional Eagle One accounts
- Review theÌýTitle IV Federal Financial Aid Funds requirementsÌýand submit yourÌý
- Bring yourÌýoriginal documents for Student EmploymentÌýwith you to school in the fall.
- Please be sure to review theÌý±«²Ô¾±±¹±ð°ù²õ¾±³Ù²âÌý°ä²¹³Ù²¹±ô´Ç²µÌýfor important information regarding the University'sÌýPolicies andÌýProcedures.
- 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. VisitÌýÌýfor 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 toÌýstudentservices@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
- Upload your photograph for your
- Update your addresses, phone numbers, and emergency contacts
- Set your Privacy Preferences
- View or update your race/ethnicity information
- Authorize your Third-Party Payer(s) through My Bill
Note: You will need to log into the Ìýand select My Bill for this service - 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 AVÑо¿Ëù's student insurance. Please complete this medical insurance by June 14. Note that you will need to be logged in to your AVÑо¿Ëù Google (Gmail) account to access this form: - Visit your Admitted Student portal to register for Orientation and to fill out the Housing Application
- If you have a diagnosed medical, physical, psychological, or learning disability that may require accommodations, please complete theÌýÌýand submitÌýdocumentation. You may emailÌýdisabsrv@bc.eduÌýwith questions regarding the process
- Check the status of your financial aid application at
- Complete the mandatory Health History and Immunization Forms
- Review/Add Optional Eagle One accounts
- Review the Title IV Federal Financial Aid Funds requirements and submit your
- 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 to complete the services listed below (unless otherwise noted).ÌýPlease complete the following items before classes begin.
- Set Your Privacy Preferences
- Apply for an Eagle One (ID) Card
All new students are required to have and will be charged for an ID card.
- Order a Parking Permit
Read theÌýStudent Parking Permit InstructionsÌýon the Transportation website. You may order your parking permit by logging intoÌýAgora 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. - Purchase anÌýMBTA pass
- °ä´Ç²Ô²õ³Ü±ô³ÙÌýTuition and Fees
- Review and pay any balances remaining on your My Bill accountÌý
Note: You will need to log into the Ìýand select My Bill for this service - Make anÌýInternational Wire Payment
- Enroll in the QuikPAY Payment Plan
- Authorize your Third-Party Payer through My Bill
Note:ÌýYou will need to log into the Ìýand select My Bill for this service - Review/Add Optional Eagle One accounts
Visit the Dining website for more information about optional dining accounts - Review theÌýTitle IV Federal Financial Aid Funds requirementsÌýand submit yourÌýÌý(´Ç±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²¹±ô)
- Sign up for direct deposit of your student account refund
- Waive mandatoryÌýmedical 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.ÌýInformation regarding theÌýplan summary, including costs, is available on theÌýMedical InsuranceÌýweb page. Visit the ÌýandÌýselect "Medical InsuranceÌýWaiver" under the "Account and Personal Info" section.
- Check the status of your financial aid applicationÌýatÌý
- Complete the mandatory Immunization Forms
- 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 moduleÌýwill be sent by the University to your AVÑо¿Ëù email.
- Review information about off-campus housing
- Learn more about your AVÑо¿Ëù Gmail account
- Update your addresses, phone numbers, and emergency contacts
- View or update your race/ethnicity information
- Note veteran status on the University Information System (optional/if applicable)
Contact Linda Malenfant atÌýmalenfan@bc.edu - Register for classes
- RegisterÌýto vote
- Please be sure to review theÌý±«²Ô¾±±¹±ð°ù²õ¾±³Ù²âÌý°ä²¹³Ù²¹±ô´Ç²µÌýfor important information regarding the University'sÌýPolicies andÌýProcedures.
- 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. VisitÌýÌýfor 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.ÌýNote:ÌýYou will need to log into the Ìýto complete the services listed below (unless otherwise noted). Please complete the following items before classes begin.
- Set Your Privacy Preferences
- Apply for anÌýEagle One (ID) Card
All new students are required to have and will be charged for an ID card.
- If you will be bringing a car to campus, you will need to order a parking permit.
Read theÌýStudent Parking Permit InstructionsÌýon theÌýTransportationÌýwebsite. You may order your parking permit by logging intoÌýAgora 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 inÌýSGS-2025. - If you would like to order an MBTA pass, visit the MBTA web page.Ìý
- °ä´Ç²Ô²õ³Ü±ô³ÙÌýTuition and Fees
- Review and pay any balances remaining on your My Bill account.Ìý
Note: You will need to log into the Ìýand select My Bill for this service - Make anÌýInternational Wire Payment
- Enroll in theÌýQuikPay Payment Plan
- Authorize your Third-Party Payer through My Bill
Note:ÌýYou will need to log into the Ìýand select My Bill for this service - Review/Add Optional Eagle One accounts
Visit theÌýDiningÌýwebsite for more information about optional dining accounts - Review theÌýTitle IV Federal Financial Aid Funds requirementsÌýand submit yourÌýÌý(´Ç±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²¹±ô)
- Sign up for direct deposit of your student account refund/request a student account refund.
- 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 .
- 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 (). - Waive mandatoryÌýmedical insurance, if applicable.ÌýVisit the ÌýandÌýselect "Medical InsuranceÌýWaiver" under the "Account and Personal Info" section.ÌýThe waiver will be available by mid-June. Information regarding the plan summary, including costs, is available on theÌýMedical InsuranceÌýweb page.
- Complete the mandatory Immunization Forms
- 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 moduleÌýwill be sent by the University to your AVÑо¿Ëù email.
- Review information aboutÌýoff-campus housing
- Learn more about yourÌýAVÑо¿Ëù Gmail account
- Update your addresses, phone numbers, and emergency contacts
- View or update your race/ethnicity information
- Note veteran status on the University Information System (optional/if applicable) by contactingÌýLinda Malenfant atÌýmalenfan@bc.edu. For more information about veterans' education benefits, visit the Veterans Education Benefits web page on the Financial Aid website.
- °Õ³ó±ðÌýLaw School’s Office of Academic ServicesÌýwill complete your registration for fall semester first-year courses
- Special AccommodationsÌý
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 theÌýSpecial Accommodations LetterÌýfor more information. - Technology, Study Aids, and Other Library Services at Boston College Law School
Please view Ìýfor more informationÌýabout the services offered at the Law Library. - AccessLex MAX 1L Course Financial FoundationsÌý(´Ç±è³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²¹±ô)
AVÑо¿Ëù 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 toÌý. - Register to vote
- Please be sure to review theÌý±«²Ô¾±±¹±ð°ù²õ¾±³Ù²âÌý°ä²¹³Ù²¹±ô´Ç²µÌýfor important information regarding the University'sÌýPolicies andÌýProcedures.
- 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. VisitÌýÌýfor instructions and more information.
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