Dear Parents and Families,
We are thrilled to welcome your student to Boston College! In the Weeks of Welcome ahead, we will introduce students to all the resources and opportunities available to them here on campus.
To keep you informed and connected, I am also pleased to introduce you to Parent Update, a quarterly newsletter that shares news, upcoming programming, and events.
As a parent myself, I know dropping off your student for their first year of college can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience. This edition of Parent Update is dedicated to providing you with information and resources to support your students as they embark on this new chapter.
Highlights include move-in day information, Weeks of Welcome information, and important dates to remember. The Career Center also shares advice on how your student can connect with them throughout their four years at BC.
Finally, be sure to mark your calendar for Family Weekend, Friday, September 27–Sunday, September 29!
All of our departments within Student Affairs are here to assist you and your student from the moment you arrive. See you on campus soon!
Sincerely,
Shawna Cooper Whitehead, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
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Boston College Vice President for Student Affairs Shawna Cooper Whitehead offers insights on campus resources, exciting programs and events, and what lies ahead.
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Weeks of Welcome programming aims to connect first-year students with staff and faculty, opportunities, and resources available across campus.
View Schedule | Download the Mobile App
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Whether your student is just beginning their college experience or a graduating senior, the Career Center offers advice on how they can tap into resources and service offerings to build lives of meaning and purpose.
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The Division of Student Affairs at Boston College is home to 15 affiliated departments that provide programs and services that promote student learning, health and wellness, leadership development, and community engagement.
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Meet Peter Kwiatek, assistant dean, Community Engagement
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Peter Kwiatek serves as the assistant dean of Community Engagement in the Office of the Dean of Students. In this role, he leads initiatives and programs designed to cultivate a welcoming and vibrant campus culture. His responsibilities include identifying emerging student trends, collaborating on various projects, and strengthening community partnerships to support students’ transitions and foster a strong sense of belonging. Peter specifically oversees restorative practices, the BCaring Campaign, and the off-campus community. Additionally, he provides strategic support to the Dean of Students and manages office staff, ensuring alignment and operational efficiency.
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"I am passionate about collaborating with students and campus and community partners to create a Boston College community that is welcoming, engaging, and restorative. Together with my colleagues in the Office of the Dean of Students, I am committed to cultivating a culture of care and responsibility where all students can thrive."
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STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMUNICATION UPDATES:
Each semester, the Division of Student Affairs communicates with students on campus updates and programs and events. View latest communications »
ACADEMIC CALENDAR DATES:
View Complete Academic Calendar »
CAREER CENTER PROGRAMS AND EVENTS:
MentorMatch: Is a program that connects juniors (and seniors and graduate students if space permits) with an alumni mentor who will help them prepare to enter their career field of interest. Using Eagle Exchange, the Career Center will match students with Boston College alumni who will serve as mentors the 2024–25 academic year. Registration opens on August 25.
Finance, Consulting, Marketing, and Business Career Fair | Friday, September 13
STEM Career Fair | Friday, September 13
Government Law and Social Impact Networking Night | Wednesday, October 9
For more information on upcoming events, visit the Career Center »
OFFICE OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT EVENTS:
Through the Office of Student Involvement, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) is a student-led group that coordinates campus-wide events. View upcoming events including the Student Involvement Fair on Friday, August 30.
CAMPUS PARTNERS:
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Students enrolled in the Residential Meal Plan have until Aug 31 to choose from three spending levels: Light, Base, and Premium.
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TurboVote is a free service students can use to easily register to vote online, verify or update voter registration, request an absentee ballot, and more.
Learn more »
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Campus Ministry’s retreat program offers a variety of experiences designed to help students of all faith backgrounds become more attentive to themselves, others, and God.
Learn more »
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Connect with Student Affairs:
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