The dealine for the receipt of applications for Fall admission is February 1. Admissions are done on a rolling basis, so it is important to apply as early as possible. Incoming graduate students are usually fully supported by a teaching assistantship during the 10-month academic year and by a research assistantship during the summer.
Fellowships are available for outstanding candidates.
Boston College is also a member of the National Physical Sciences Consortium , which sponsors graduate fellowships for women and minorities. Continuing students are generally supported as research or teaching assistants, and PhD candidates in good standing are guaranteed four years of support.