Admission
As a Woods College student, you'll benefit from the resources of a nationally ranked research university in an intimate atmosphere. Accomplished faculty teach challenging courses and support students as they accomplish their goals. Our programs and certificate options are flexible鈥攚ith full-time and part-time options鈥攁nd students have opportunities to take courses offered by other Boston College schools.
Questions?
Our Admissions Counselors can help.听Appointments are听available Monday through Friday.
General Information
Graduate Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Community & Belonging
The Woods College of Advancing Studies deeply values the contributions made by a community of students, faculty, and staff whose varied backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and aspirations enrich the learning environment and contribute to meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
Tuition
$682
Undergraduate tuition per credit (AY 2026鈥�2027)
For the full cost of attendance, please visit the WCAS Undergraduate Cost of Attendance page.
$1,214鈥�$1,570
Graduate tuition per credit (AY 2026鈥�2027)
For the full cost of attendance, please visit the Graduate and Law Cost of Attendance page.
天美传媒app alumni receive a 10% tuition discount.
Choose from eight majors while acquiring a liberal arts education that remains steadfastly relevant in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. Nearly half of our students enhance their education with a professional studies certificate.
Majors
Our six master's programs all adjust to market and employer demands and impart immediately applicable skills.
M.S. Programs
Undergraduate Cybersecurity certificate, twelve graduate certificates, and robust nondegree programs help professionals of varying experience levels advance their skills and improve their competitiveness in the job market.
Undergraduate Certificate
Graduate Certificates
Interested in taking courses before committing to a major or program? You can attend evening classes without being in a degree program by taking undergraduate courses in a variety of subjects as a nondegree student.
Education With Conviction
Our Jesuit, Catholic ideals鈥攊ncluding the commitment to cura personalis, or care for the whole person鈥攊lluminate everything we do. We devote personalized attention to our students, prioritize their distinct needs, and emphasize character formation.
Student Voices
Woods students bring a tremendous variety of life experiences, personal interests, and professional goals to campus. Together with our supportive faculty and staff, they make up our dynamic, welcoming community.
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Upcoming Information Sessions
Charting a Course for the Century Ahead: The Woods College Strategic Plan
As the Woods College approaches its centennial in 2029, the strategic plan sets a course toward a flourishing future.
Woods is听drawing from Boston College鈥檚 Jesuit, Catholic heritage and reputation for academic excellence to enhance its distinctive role within the University and the contemporary world.听
Experience Our Campus
St. Mary鈥檚 Hall South鈥攐ur recently renovated space located in the heart of campus across Linden Lane from Bapst Library鈥攊s host to a variety of prospective student events and where you鈥檒l find admission advisors, the Woods College main administrative offices, and administrative deans.
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