The International Studies Program offers a flexible and rigorous interdisciplinary undergraduateÌýmajorÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýminorÌýin the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences that develops keen analytical skills and ethical reasoning amidst complex global dynamics.
Where will the International Studies Program take you?
We can't wait to find out.
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- Read aÌýwelcome letter from our director, Erik OwensÌý
- Keep in touchÌýbyÌýÌýand following us on . You can also read .Ìý
- , or aÌýÌýoffered in any semester.
- Class of 2027: The IS major application deadline (Feb. 1) has passed but we will accept late applicaitons on a rolling basis.ÌýSee the Admission page for details.
- Meet our Peer Advisors, who help majors and minors understand grad requirements, course registration, study abroad, and more.
- Locate forms forÌý, withdrawals, or pre-approvals; internships, etc. on the Academic Forms page.Ìý
- Learn about the pathway through the major and minor, includingÌýadmission, selectingÌýcourses, preparing forÌýstudy abroad, writing aÌýsenior thesis, and thinking aboutÌýpost-grad opportunities. We have postedÌýpresentations,ÌýwebinarsÌý(which inlude student testimonials), and aÌýprogram flyer.
- Read reflections from students and alumni about their experience in the IS Program.Ìý
- Registration for Fall 2024 begins April 7. All IS majors must meet with their academic advisor before registering for next semester's courses.ÌýÌý
- Please consult the for detailed requirements for the IS major and minor.Ìý
- Please consultÌýthe Courses pageÌýand the spreadsheet as you plan your Fall schedule.Ìý
- A -- which does not indicate the semester offered, but gives students a sense of course options for the future -- is also available.Ìý Ìý
- Registration dates:Ìý
- Academic advising period begins: March 13Ìý
- Students with early registration accommodations:ÌýTBAÌý
- Juniors (class of 2025):ÌýMon. April 8, 2024
- Sophomores (class of 2026): Tue. April 9, 2024
- Freshmen (class of 2027): Thur. April 11, 2024
- All courses taken abroad for IS credit must be pre-approved, .
Please visit ourÌýAdmissionÌýpage for complete information about applying to the majorÌýor declaring a minor.ÌýHere are a few important details:
- ÁùºÏ±¦µä studentsÌýwho wish to become IS majors should by 5pm onÌýFebruary 1 of their freshman year.Ìý
ÌýÌý - Transfer studentsÌýwho will start their sophomore year at ÁùºÏ±¦µä should complete as freshmen at ÁùºÏ±¦µä. Each year we reserve a handful of spots for transfer students, and when space allows, we admit addiitonal transfer students who are incoming sophomores.
- Late applicationsÌýare welcome from ÁùºÏ±¦µä students and transfer students, and they areÌýaccepted at the discretion of the director and associate director, when space allows. PleaseÌýÌýand let us know (via isp@bc.edu) that you've filed an application. Please note that it is rare for new majors to be accepted after the first week of their sophomore year.
- The IS Program would benefit greatly from a gift of your timeÌý(to give advice, share job listings, mentor students, or write about your experiences)Ìýor your financial supportÌý(to enhance programs and opportunities for studens and faculty)!
- See theÌýGiving pageÌýfor more details.