Each year, more than 150 students transfer to the University, representing between 5 and 10 percent of the incoming student population.
Transfer students come from a variety of educational backgrounds.
Historically, the majority of transfers have come from other four year schools. Recently, an increasing number of students from community and junior colleges have sought transfer admission to Boston College. College courses taken prior to or during the summer following high school graduation are not transferable. Since a record of achievement would not be available at the time of consideration, first semester freshmen may not apply for admission to the term beginning in January. All academic programs are open to transfer students.