The BC Office of Graduate Student Life provides academic and co-curricular support to the graduate and professional student community.
Student Support
BCSSW faculty, staff, peers, advisors, and alumni form a community of support dedicated to student success in the classroom, field placements, and beyond. The greater Boston College community also provides state-of-the-art facilities, student organizations, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration at research centers and institutes.
Questions about accessing support services? Contact:
Teresa Touhey Schirmer
Associate Dean, Student Experience
617-552-4762
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Advising Center
Access academic guidance, including course selection, certificate information, and tips for maintaining work/life balance. The Advising Center is an invaluable resource throughout the program.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.To set up an appointment contact:
Liz Cinquino, LICSW
Director, Student Services and Advising
mary.cinquino@bc.edu
617-552-2610
A Range of Support
BCSSW Library
Enjoy a dedicated space to study and access hundreds of research databases. The Social Work Library is located right in McGuinn Hall.
Advisors
Advisors support you during your time through the program and monitor the practicum process for improvements. Advisors range from full-time faculty to active practitioners and leaders in a variety of human services settings.
Career Services
Through individual appointments, programming, and events, BCSSW Career Services helps students attain their career goals by maintaining relationships with employers and alumni who share their knowledge, networks, and opportunities.
BCSSW Writing and Research Tutors
These free tutors help you succeed in Research Methods in Social Work Practice and Program Evaluation or improve your writing by providing feedback about sentence structure, grammar, and APA style.
The Connors Family Learning Center
The CFLC offers instructional support for faculty and graduate students, special services to students with learning disabilities, and tutoring and skills workshops to all BC students.
Equity, Justice, & Inclusion
Boston College promotes a culture of inclusion that values each individual. Student groups and annual events focus on the diversity of our University community.
Peer Advisors
Before you even set foot on campus, you’ll receive a Peer Advisor, who is available at orientation to help you as you transition into the program.
Disability Services Office
The Disability Services Office helps students with disabilities achieve their educational, career, and personal goals by ensuring they have equitable access to the full range of institutional and community resources.
University Counseling
Access one-on-one counseling and psychotherapy on campus. University Counseling also works to strengthen the mental health culture of Boston College as an institution.
Health and Safety
