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After the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors Program ends how do I get my ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E transcript?
<p>ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors students may request an official ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ transcript from the Office of Student Services.</p>
<p><span class="btn btn-default btn-maroon"><a href="/content/bc-web/offices/student-services/registrar/transcript-requests.html">Office of Student Services Site</a></span></p>
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Are the applications for summer 2026 open?
<p>Yes, applications for Summer 2026 are open.</p>
<p><span class="btn btn-default btn-maroon"><a href="https://apply.bc.edu/portal/bce_apply" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apply Now</a></span></p>
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Are there any discounts or financial aid offered for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E programs?
<p>Unfortunately, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ does not offer discounts or financial aid for any summer programs or courses.</p>
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Are there any discounts or financial aid offered for the Honors program?
<p>Unfortunately, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ does not offer discounts or financial aid for any summer programs or courses.</p>
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Can commuter students eat on-campus?
<p>Commuter students may join their classmates in any of the dining halls for meals. They may pay by debit or credit card.<br />
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Can commuters participate in on-campus programming?
<p>Yes, commuter students can participate in programming not taking place in the residence hall. Due to security issues, only residential students are allowed in the residence hall at ANY TIME.<br />
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Can students commute to the Two-Week Non-Credit courses?
<p>Yes, students can choose to commute.<br />
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Do I need to submit a transcript and letter of recommendation for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors Program?
<p>Yes. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors Six-Week Program applicants are required to submit an official high school transcript and two letters of recommendation.</p>
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Do I need to submit a transcript and letter of recommendation?
<p>Yes. Two-Week Non-Credit applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and are required to submit an unofficial transcript.<br>
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Does the residence hall have air conditioning?
<p>ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E students will be housed in the lower campus residence halls which have air conditioning.<br />
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Does the residence staff live in the residence hall?
<p>Yes. The residence staff consists of a Residential Program Manager, program coordinators, and a team of peer advisors known as Program Assistants. The residential staff is there to respond to emergencies, carry out college policies and procedures, plan programming and assist students with getting to know the campus.<br>
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How much do books and course materials cost?
<p>Cost of books and course materials depend on the course. </p>
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How much homework do instructors assign?
<p>The amount of homework varies from one class to another. In most cases, students should expect no more than two hours of homework per night.</p>
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I am a rising sophomore in Summer 2025 but not 15 years old, can I still apply?
<p>All applicants must be at least 15 years old by June 30, 2025 AND at least a rising sophomore.<br>
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I am homeschooled and interested in applying. Who is eligible to submit recommendation letters on my behalf?
<p>Letters of recommendation provide us with objective, unbiased, and contextual feedback about a student’s academic and personal attributes. Given the nature of homeschooling, parents are often identified as the head of school, guidance counselor, teacher, coach, and more. </p>
<p>While we expect that a student’s homeschool instructor (usually a parent) will submit an academic and evaluative recommendation, it is strongly recommended that third-party, non-familial sources of recommendation are also submitted. Those that can speak to an academic experience are particularly important.</p>
<p>For example, many homeschoolers complete college level courses at a local post-secondary institution; a letter of recommendation from the college instructor would be a valuable third-party assessment tool. In addition to external academic assessments, recommendations that speak to a student’s involvement in the community can also be helpful. Many homeschooled students participate in community activities, local organizations, regional athletic clubs, local religious programs and more.<br>
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I am interested in both the Honors Program and the Two-Week Non-Credit courses. Can I apply to both?
<p>No. Students can only apply to one of the programs.<br>
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I am interested in the Two-Week Non-Credit courses. Can I apply to more than one?
<p>Yes, you may enroll in two non-credit courses, but the courses must take place during different sessions. Students may only take one course per session. Students who wish to take more than one course can enroll in up to a maximum of two different two-week non-credit courses spanning two sessions.<br>
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I participated in the program last year, must I apply to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors?
<p>If you participated in the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Two-Week Non-Credit Program last year and want to apply to the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors Program for summer 2026, you must be a rising high school senior, at least 16 years old by June 29, 2026 and have a 3.5 or higher GPA. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E HonorsSix-Week Program is online and does not meet in person.</p>
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I participated in the program last year, must I reapply?
<p>Returning applicants must reapply.<br />
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May I still apply to the program if I am already a senior in high school?
<p>No. Students must be entering their senior year in September 2026.<br>
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What are the application requirements for each program?
<p>Please see the Apply page.</p>
<p><span class="btn btn-default btn-maroon"><a href="/content/bc-web/sites/bc-experience/apply.html">Apply</a></span></p>
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What credentials does a student receive in completing the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors program?
<p>ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors Program students who satisfactorily complete the coursework are eligible to earn up to 8 semester hours of college credit. </p>
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What if my PSAT, SAT, or ACT scores are low?
<p>Test scores are not required.<br>
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What is the cost of the honors program?
<p>Total Cost (including program Fee):</p>
<p>(1) undergraduate course: $5601.00<br>
(2) undergraduate courses: $10,202.00</p>
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What is the cost of the program?
<p><span class="btn btn-default btn-maroon"><a href="/content/bc-web/sites/bc-experience/about/Program-Costs.html" target="_blank">View Program Costs</a></span></p>
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What is the refund/cancellation policy for the Honors Program?
<p>ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors courses will follow the refund and withdrawal <a href="/content/bc-web/offices/student-services/registrar/course-registration/summer-registration.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">guidelines for the summer undergraduate courses</a>. </p>
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What is the refund/cancellation policy?
<p>Please see the <a href="/content/bc-web/sites/bc-experience/about/Tuition-Payment-Refund-Withdrawal.html" target="_blank">Tuition Payment, Refund, and Withdrawals page</a>.<br>
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What kind of on-campus programming will be happening?
<p>ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Program Assistants will plan programs for residential students to get to know the campus. Commuter students are welcome to participate in programming outside the dorm. Commuter students are not permitted in residence halls. At least one mandatory academic off-campus program will be scheduled during the weekend, which is mandatory for both commuter and residential students. <br>
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What safety precautions are in place for my child in the online environment?
<p>All courses are password protected and behind a firewall. Links used in the classroom are also password protected and only open to the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ community.<br />
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When is the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors application deadline?
<p>The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors Six-Week Program final deadline is <b>March 10, 2026.</b></p>
<p>We strongly recommend that students apply early. </p>
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When is the application deadline?
<p>ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Application Deadlines & Decision Release Dates:</p>
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<li>Applications submitted by February 10, 2026 deadline (EST) will receive a decision the week of February 16-17, 2026.</li>
<li>Applications submitted by March 10, 2026 will receive a decision the week of March 16-17, 2026 (<b>International Student Deadline; ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors Final Deadline, Students under affiliated scholarship program deadline</b>)</li>
<li>Applications submitted by April 14, 2026 will receive a decision the week of April 20-21, 2026</li>
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<p>We strongly recommend that students apply early. International students must apply by March 10, 2026. <br>
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When will I be notified of an ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors admission decision?
<p>Students will receive notifications within two weeks of the deadline dates.</p>
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When will I be notified of an admission decision?
<p>Students will receive notifications within two weeks of the deadline dates.</p>
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<li>Applications submitted by February 10, 2026 deadline (EST) will receive a decision the week of February 16-17, 2026.</li>
<li>Applications submitted by March 10, 2026 will receive a decision the week of March 16-17, 2026 (<b>International Student Deadline; ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors Final Deadline, Students under affiliated scholarship program deadline</b>)</li>
<li>Applications submitted by April 14, 2026 will receive a decision the week of April 20-21, 2026</li>
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Where are ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors Six-Week program classes held?
<p>The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors Six-Week Program courses will take place online and will be offered in an online/asynchronous format.</p>
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Where are classes held?
<p><i>Psychiatry and the TikTok Generation</i> and <i>Applied Neuropsychology</i> are offered online with no in-person/on-campus components. The remaining Two-Week Non-Credit Courses will take place on the Boston College Chestnut Hill campus.<br>
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Where do students eat?
<p>Students will eat in one of ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ dining halls. For residential students, food is covered in the tuition costs. For more detailed descriptions of the dining halls, their hours, and their food offerings visit the <a href="/content/bc-web/offices/auxiliary-services/sites/dining.html">ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Dining website</a>. Please note, summer food offerings may vary.<br>
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Will ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors participants have access to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ resources?
<p>In addition to their coursework, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors students will have the option to participate in a Faculty Advisor mentorship experience during the six-week session. This optional opportunity is designed to help students build community, strengthen academic and study skills, and gain insight into navigating college successfully. Mentorship will be offered through one-on-one meetings and/or themed workshops focused on topics such as research skills, time management, and college preparation. Meeting and workshop schedules will be shared after course registration.</p>
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ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors students will also have access to the online services of the <a href="https://library.bc.edu/">ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ libraries</a>.</p>
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Will ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E have any online programs?
<p>Psychiatry and the TikTok Generation and Applied Neuropsychology are offered as online/asynchronous courses.<br>
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Will all ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E Honors courses be done live via Zoom?
<p>No, these courses are offered primarily asynchronously using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) although some instructors may use Zoom during the course.</p>
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Will all learning in the online courses be done live via Zoom?
<p>Yes, live sessions via Zoom will be scheduled during the course. <br>
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Will participants have access to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ resources?
<p>Please see the <a href="/content/bc-web/sites/bc-experience/admitted-students.html">Admitted Students</a> page.<br />
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Will participating in the honors program help me to get into Boston College?
<p>The Boston College Experience Honors program is an opportunity for students to become familiar with Boston College as an educational institution and community. Participation in the program will have no influence on any ongoing or future application to the undergraduate program.</p>
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Will participating in this program help me to get into Boston College?
<p>The Boston College Experience program is an opportunity for students to become familiar with Boston College as an educational institution and community. While students will benefit from experiencing college, participation in ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E does not influence any ongoing or future application to Boston College’s undergraduate studies.</p>
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Will participation in the Honors Program require me to be online every day?
<p>The expectations for weekly live engagement will differ based on the course. However, while there may not be an expectation of daily LIVE interaction (i.e., faculty led Zoom classes), there may be expectation of daily engagement with the course (i.e., watching videos, discussion board participation, etc.). Please refer to your syllabus for details and be sure to clarify expectations with your faculty member.</p>
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Will students enrolled in the Honors Program take courses with undergraduate college students?
<p>Yes. Honors students will take the same summer courses offered to undergraduate college students. <br>
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Will the Honors Program credits transfer to other schools?
<p>Yes. Students should contact the intended school about their policies and procedures in regards to transferring college credit.</p>
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Will there be a residential option for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½E?
<p>Yes, students applying to the Two-Week Non-Credit Courses will have the option to live on-campus or to commute to the Boston College campus. <br>
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