Academic policies Students remain subject to the academic policies of their home department. They must register for a complete course load as defined by the host university in order to earn full Boston College credit. Grades earned abroad on Boston College programs are converted into the BC grading scale and are figured into GPA calculations. Admissions requirements Boston College international programs are open to Boston College undergraduate and graduate students who meet all the requirements for study abroad as outlined by their dean. In order to be eligible for admission, students must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have a clear disciplinary record.
Many programs have additional requirements, and applicants are selected competitively to most.
Students should consult the CIS web site for program-specific admissions information. The application process for international study is outlined on the CIS web site and includes an interview with a CIS international study advisor, a preliminary on-line application reviewed by the CIS, and for students nominated for a program by the CIS a formal application which is evaluated by the host institution. Some programs have earlier deadlines. Students should consult individual program descriptions for early deadlines. In many Boston College program destinations, site coordinators provide a range of services intended to facilitate the students integration into the host culture.