Office of International Programs • Hovey House • Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 • Telephone (617) 552-3827 • Fax (617) 552-0647
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Only students from institutions with formal exchange agreements with Boston
College may apply.
SCAN AS TWO PDF DOCUMENTS IN THIS ORDER to: oipexchange@bc.edu
1) Exchange Student Application and OFFICIAL university transcript
2) Declaration of Finances form and bank statement or bank letter,
u Official TOEFL scores (students whose native language is not English),
u Copy of the passport photo page,
u Digital color (jpeg) passport photograph.33
Deadline for receipt of all documents:
Fall Semester or Full Year
March 1
Spring Semester
September 15
Applications received after these dates will
be reviewed when space is available. Your
university may have earlier deadlines to
which you must adhere; please check with
your university's international office.
PERSONAL INFORMATION Only typed applications will be accepted
Name (as it appears on your passport)
LAST
FIRST
City
Postal Code
Country
Telephone
E-mail
MIDDLE
Home Address
Date of Birth (month/day/year)
Home University
Gender:
Applying for:
Fall 2016
Female / Male
Spring 2017
CITIZENSHIP
Country of Citizenship
City & Country of Birth
Native Language
Passport Number
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
List below in chronological order any other universities you have attended.
Name of University
City & Country
Dates of Attendance
ACADEMIC INTERESTS
Please describe briefly your academic interests:
Degrees Received
Name:____________________________________
ACADEMIC HONORS
Please describe briefly any academic distinctions or honors you have achieved since secondary school.
EXTRACURRICULAR AND PERSONAL ACTIVITIES
Please list your principle extracurricular, community, and personal activities. For example, leadership positions, sports, musical
instruments, etc.
Activity
Dates
Hours per week
Honors/distinctions received
WORK AND SUMMER EXPERIENCES
Please list any jobs you have held during the last three years or any summer study, travel, volunteer work or other summer experience
you have had.
Specific nature of job/experience
Approximate dates
Hours per week
TEST INFORMATION
All applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Official TOEFL exam. These scores are reviewed as part
of the application process; no application will be considered complete without a TOEFL score report. Only scores from tests taken
within the last two years will be accepted. Please indicate the examinations you have taken or plan to take.
Test
Location
Date
Results
Official TOEFL
NOMINATION BY HOME UNIVERSITY
You must be nominated by your home university to apply to Boston College as a non-degree exchange student for the term(s)
indicated on the front of this application form. Please contact your university’s exchange office to make certain that they have sent an
email confirmation of your nomination to: Esther Messing, Assistant Director International Exchange Program, messines@ bc.edu
prior to the appropriate deadline.
Name: _____________________________________
CURRENT PROGRAM OF STUDY
What is your area of specialization at your home university?
How many years of university study have you completed?
PLEASE LIST THE COURSES IN WHICH YOU ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED:
Department
Course Title
Instructor
PROPOSED PROGRAM OF STUDY AT BOSTON COLLEGE
Please list ten courses (with the index numbers) in order of preference that you wish to take at Boston College. It is your
responsibility to ensure that you have had the appropriate prerequisites for each class you are requesting. Consult the BC website
(www.bc.edu/courses) for courses available by department; there is a link to the prerequisites for each class from the course number.
Detailed instructions for locating courses are included with this application. List classes in a variety of subjects; you may not take all
of your classes in only one subject. BC will make every effort to honor your requests; however, not all courses will be available
each semester or year. Boston College cannot guarantee enrollment in the specific courses listed below, especially Economics,
Finance, or Law.
Course
Index Number
Course Title
Name: _____________________________________
COURSE HISTORY
If you are requesting any Finance classes indicate below whether you have previously completed or are
currently enrolled in the following subjects and the title of the class as it appears on your transcript:
□
Financial Accounting______________________________________________________
□
Basic Finance____________________________________________________________
□
Corporate Finance_________________________________________________________
□
Investments______________________________________________________________
Note: If your university does not offer separate classes in Financial Accounting and Basic Finance, you must
attach the syllabi for the equivalent classes that you have taken.
____________________________________________________________________________________
If you are requesting any Marketing classes indicate below whether you have previously completed or are
currently enrolled in the following subjects and the title of the class as it appears on your transcript:
□
Marketing Principles________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
If you are requesting any Management classes indicate below whether you have previously completed or are
currently enrolled in the following subjects and the title of the class as it appears on your transcript:
□
Organizational Behavior________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
If you are requesting any Economics classes indicate below whether you have previously completed or are
currently enrolled in the following subjects and the title of the class as it appears on your transcript:
□
Calculus*_________________________________________________________________
□
Statistics*_________________________________________________________________
□
Principles of Microeconomics*________________________________________________
□
Principles of Macroeconomics*________________________________________________
□
Microeconomic Theory_____________________________________________________
□
Macroeconomic Theory_____________________________________________________
Note: If your university does not offer separate introductory and intermediate Microeconomic and
Macroeconomic classes, please attach syllabi, lists of textbooks, and/or assigned readings for the equivalent
class(es) that you have taken.
* Have you taken this course prior to entering university? If so, state when you took it.
OSTON COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL
____________________________________________________
HOW TO FIND COURSES ON OFFER
You are probably looking for classes that will be offered at Boston College next year when you
plan to be here. While it is not always the case, it is generally correct that classes will be offered
from one year to the next in the same semester. For example, a class that is offered in the fall
semester will probably be offered the following year in the fall semester. The course offerings
for fall semester are posted around March/April, and courses for spring semester are posted in
October/November. To search for classes, please do the following:
1) Go to: https://portal.bc.edu/portal/page/portal/Public/CourseInformationSchedulePublic
2) Click on "Select term" and select either Fall of Spring semester (depending upon when you
will be at BC.
3) Click on “Select a School” and if, for example, you want to take classes in the business
school, select Carroll School of Management
4) Click on “Select a Department” (for example, Accounting)
5) If there is a class that you are interested in, click on “More Detail” and a course description
will pop down. If you click on the course number you will see what, if any,
prerequisites are required for that class. Remember that you must have completed the
prerequisites before you can take that class. If there is a blue bar you will see that some classes
are marked "dept permission," "school restricted," or "major restricted.” If classes are
"restricted" or require "department permission," we will try to get permission for you to take
them, or to be placed on a waiting list. Be aware that only those accepted as Graduate students
may enroll in “GRAD” classes. Do not contact any departments yourself. All requests must be
made on your behalf by OIP.
Managerial Cost and Strategic Analysis (ACCT330701)
Carroll School of Management Fall 2014
QUINN,ELIZABETH A Credits: 03
Course restricted to Carroll School of Management students
More Detail
Please be aware that we limit the size of most classes; small class size is a benefit, but it also
means that you may not be able to get all of the classes you want. When we register you for
classes, some classes may be closed. We will try to get permission for you to be enrolled in the
class or to have your name placed on a waiting list. During the add/drop period some classes that
are closed at the time of registration may reopen. A few qualified applicants might be allowed to
take one class at the Law School; however, registration for those classes will occur after arrival
and classes may be selected only from those remaining open at that time.
Note: Prior to orientation you may not register yourself for classes and requests to be placed on waiting lists for
closed classes must be done through OIP. Registration for Economics and Finance classes must be done only by
those departments. You will be pre-enrolled in only one Economics class and a maximum of two Finance
classes. Finance students should not plan to take core classes required for graduation. During the add/drop
period you may possibly be able to enroll in a second Economics class.
Office of International Programs • Hovey House • Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 • Telephone (617) 552-3827 • Fax (617) 552-0647
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STUDENT HEALTH AND DISABILITY INFORMATION
Although studying overseas is an “experience of a lifetime,” it can also be physically and emotionally stressful.
If you have any health, emotional or disability issues, you must discuss them with your personal health care
provider, or counselor prior to departure. It is also recommended that you let the Boston College Office of
International Programs know of any condition that may require special attention on your part, especially
medical or mental health issues.
CHECK-UPS AND VACCINATIONS
We recommend that you visit your doctor and dentist before departure and make sure that all your vaccinations
are current.
PRESCRIPTIONS
Bring medications in their original labeled bottles and copies of all written prescriptions with generic names.
When feasible, bring medication to last all semester/year. Do not ship medications overseas as they might be
retained at customs.
DOCUMENTED DISABILITY
If you are currently receiving disability-related arrangements and/or accommodations for any documented
disability condition (e.g. hearing, visual, medical, psychiatric, learning), please bring appropriate documentation
and be sure to notify The Office of International Programs. We will work in collaboration with those offices to
facilitate disability-related accommodations for you.
Your signature indicates that you have read and understand the recommendations and
requests made in this document.
Signed
Date
Office of International Programs • Hovey House • Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 • Telephone (617) 552-3827 • Fax (617) 552-0647
The Boston College On-Campus Housing Office provides a limited number of rooms in residence halls for visiting undergraduate
exchange students. The Office of International Programs will allot these rooms on a lottery basis prior to the start of each semester.
On-campus housing is available from late August to the middle of May. Residence halls close for the Christmas break (3 weeks) and
student are not allowed to stay during this time. The cost for on-campus housing (based on double occupancy, including utilities) is
approximately US$1250 per month. In addition, some on-campus accommodations require that students purchase a meal plan.
Housing is assigned and students may not select their accommodations.
The Office of International Programs will notify you if you have requested and been selected for on-campus housing. Please do not
contact the housing office directly.
The Off-Campus Housing Office will assist all students needing off-campus housing. There are plenty of accommodations available
near Boston College in the towns of Brighton, Brookline, and Newton. A list of available housing is published and updated regularly
by the Off-Campus Housing Office. Exchange students can register on a BC website that lists students looking for apartments and
students looking for additional roommates. Although students normally find housing within a few days of their arrival in Boston, we
recommend that exchange students arrive at least two to seven days prior to the start of the semester to look for housing. The cost for
off-campus housing ranges from approximately US$900 to $1300 per month.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Name
Home Address
City
Postal Code
Country
Home Telephone
E-mail
Gender:
Female / Male
Country of Citizenship
Choose one:
Date of Birth (month/day/year)
Native Language
_____ on-campus housing
_____ off-campus housing
□ I give permission to share my e-mail address with other BC exchange students
looking for roommates for off-campus housing.
** Please note that only undergraduate exchange students are eligible for on-campus housing.
Students unsuccessful in the on-campus housing lottery will be notified and will be assisted
by the BC Off-Campus Housing office. **
Office of International Programs • Hovey House • Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 • Telephone (617) 552-3827 • Fax (617) 552-0647
I n c a s e o f a n e m e r g e n c y w h ile a t B o s to n C o lle g e p le a s e p r o v id e
th e f o llo w in g in f o r m a tio n :
Y o u r n a m e :_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
N a m e o f p e r s o n to c o n ta c t:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Relationship: __________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Home phone number (include country and city codes):
______________________________________________________
Cell phone number:______________________________________
E-mail address:_________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE
DECLARATION OF FINANCES FORM (DCF)
(Do not scan this page)
1) TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
Note: Guarantor(s) and Student’s signatures must be signed by hand.
2) ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF FINANCES ARE:
- A BANK STATEMENT NOT LONGER THAN
2 MONTHS PREVIOUS (send only the page
indicating the balance in checking/savings account)
or
- LETTER ON BANK STATIONERY SIGNED
AND STAMPED BY A BANK OFFICIAL
STATING THAT THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS
INDICATED ON THE DCF ARE ON DEPOSIT IN THE
ACCOUNT.
Note: Investments such as stocks, bonds, or other non-liquid
assets are not acceptable.
3) IF YOU RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP OR GRANT FROM
YOUR GOVERNMENT OR HOME UNIVERSITY BE
SURE TO INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
LETTER WITH YOUR DCF
4) SCAN TO OIP ONLY PARTS 1, 2, AND 3 OF THE
DCF. DO NOT INCLUDE THIS PAGE OR THE COVER
PAGE.
BOSTON COLLEGE
SEMESTER EXCHANGE STUDENT
Declaration and Certification (DCF) of Finances Form 2016-2017
In accordance with U.S. government regulations, Boston College cannot provide a Certificate of Eligibility form (I-20 for an F1 student visa or DS-2019 for a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa) until you submit evidence that you have sufficient financial
resources to meet your expenses while studying in the U.S. Students usually satisfy the financial requirement through some
combination of personal/family resources, support from their home governments or other sources, and assistance from Boston
College. In computing expenses, you should remember that students holding the Student (F-1) or Exchange Visitor (J-1) visas have
VERY limited work opportunities. Therefore, the applicant should not look to employment, either part-time during the
academic year or full-time during the summer, as a means of support while at Boston College. In addition, spouses who
accompany students to the U.S. on the F-2 visa are not permitted to accept any kind of paid employment in the U.S. We are keenly
aware that the financial requirement may pose serious difficulties for many international students, but unfortunately, the university has
no alternative in this matter. We sincerely hope that this will not prove to be a barrier to your pursuit of graduate study here.
Students currently in the United States:
• If you are currently attending or have just recently attended a U.S. school in F-1 student status, you must complete this form
AND complete the “Transfer of F-1 Status to Boston College” form. Your I-20 must be transferred from your current school
within 60 days after you completion of studies. The form can be found at www.bc.edu/oiss under “forms”.
• If you hold another visa status (J-2, F-2, H-4 etc.) please send documentation showing your current status and contact the
Office of International Students and Scholars (see contact info below) to determine if you will need to change your
immigration status. Note: Students in B-1 or B-2 (tourist) status and F-2 students are NOT allowed to study in a degree
program and must change their status before beginning their studies.
Directions for completing the Declaration of Finances (DCF) Form
1.
2.
3.
Complete the enclosed Declaration of Finances form.
Include a copy of the biographical page of your passport.
Include supporting documentation for the total estimate of student expenses detailed below.* You must provide ORIGINAL
bank statement(s) on bank stationary. The bank statement(s) should include
• Confirmation of the necessary funds in ENGLISH. You can subtract any funds that you are receiving from Boston
College from this amount. (Example: If you are receiving a $5,000 scholarship, you must provide proof of $7,277).
Note: If you are receiving assistance from BC, the OIP will provide proof of your scholarship to the Office of International
Student and Scholars. You do not have to send a copy of this letter.
The name and address of the bank, the date of the letter (date must be RECENT); and a signature and title of a bank
official. The sponsor’s name must appear on the statement and they should sign part 3 of the DCF form. If you have
more than one sponsor, please include a letters from additional sponsors on a separate piece of paper.
Make copies of this form and the required certification documents before returning them to Boston College as you will need
to show proof of funding to the U.S. consular officers when applying for a visa.
•
4.
Estimate of Student Expenses for Semester 2015-2016:
Tuition and Fees
$25
Room and Board
7,446
Books and Supplies
887
Medical Insurance
1,350 (estimate)
Personal Expenses
2,658
Health Services
520
TOTAL
$ 12,886
Please scan all applications and financial documents to: oipexchange@bc.edu
Once we receive all of the necessary documentation, please allow at least 2-3 weeks for your immigration form to be processed.
If you have any questions contact: Esther Messing at messines@bc.edu or +001 617 552 3827
Office of International Programs
Hovey House
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
BOSTON COLLEGE – ACADEMIC YEAR EXCHANGE STUDENT
CONFIDENTIAL DECLARATION & CERTIFICATION OF FINANCES FORM
FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
The purpose of this form is to certify that you will have the sum of $12.886 for your year of study at Boston College, exclusive of
travel expenses, and to obtain biographical and immigration information for you and your dependents who will be accompanying you
to the U.S. A Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20 for an F-1 Visa or Form DS2019 for a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa) and
immigration forms for dependents who plan to accompany you to the U.S will not be issued unless this form is completed and
the necessary certifications are obtained.
PART 1: STUDENT INFORMATION To be completed by ALL NON U.S. citizens/Permanent Residents.
Please submit a copy of your passport identification page along with this document
Program of study:
Exchange
Program start date: September 2015
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Family Name
Male
First Name
Middle Name or Initial (not required)
Female Birth Date __________________________ Place of Birth_________________________________
Month/Day/Year
City, Country
Country of citizenship ___________________________ Country of permanent residence_________________________
Email address: ____________________________________
Telephone: ___________________________
Current Address:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Permanent/Home International Address:
(non-U.S. address; must be provided in all cases, even if you are currently on a U.S. visa and living in the U.S.):
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address for Immigration Forms (Provide best address for express mailing; i.e., NO P.O. BOXES)
Same as current address provided in Part I. OR Provide different address:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
If you are currently in the United States: Current Visa Status: _______________ Valid until: _____________
(For example: F-1 student, J-1 Exchange Visitor, B-2 Tourist, H-1 Temporary worker, F-2 or J-2 dependent)
Please attach copies of relevant immigration documents showing your status and contact Dana Riechman at the Office of
International Students and Scholars at dana.riechman@bc.edu or 617 552 8005 as soon as possible to determine if you will need
to change your status. If it is determined that you do NOT need to change to F-1 or J-1 status you do not have to complete Part 2
and 3.
F-1 or J-1 students currently attending or have just recently attended a U.S school:
Name of U.S. School: ________________________________ Dates attended: ___________________________
You will also be required to complete a “Form for Transfer of F-1 Status to Boston College”. The form can be found at
www.bc.edu/oiss under the “forms” section. Note that you must have your I-20 form transferred to Boston College within 60 days
of completing your program at your former school
PART 2: DEPENDENT INFORMATION (Fill out requested information for each dependent who will be
accompanying you to the U.S.; if you need additional space, please make copies of this page.)
I am not married
I am married
My spouse will NOT accompany me OR
My spouse will accompany me (complete information below)
My children will NOT accompany me OR
My children will accompany me (complete information below)
Note: If your spouse will accompany you to the U.S., add $5,000 to the figure which you are required to certify. If your
children will accompany you to the U.S., add an extra $3,000 per child.
Name of Dependent: _________________________________________________________________________
As appears on passport
Male
Family Name
Female
Dependent is my:
Birth Date _______________________
First Name
Spouse or
Child
Place of Birth_____________________________________
Month/Day/Year
City, Country
Country of citizenship___________________ Country of permanent residence________________
If dependent is currently living in the U.S., provide CURRENT visa status?_____________________
My dependent will have their own visa status while in the U.S. (example: F-1, H1B worker)
Name of Dependent: _________________________________________________________________________
As appears on passport
Male
Family Name
Female
Dependent is my:
Birth Date _______________________
First Name
Spouse or
Child
Place of Birth_____________________________________
Month/Day/Year
City, Country
Country of citizenship___________________ Country of permanent residence________________
If dependent is currently living in the U.S., provide CURRENT visa status?_____________________
My dependent will have their own visa status while in the U.S. (example: F-1, H1B worker)
Name of Dependent: _________________________________________________________________________
As appears on passport
Male
Family Name
Female
Dependent is my:
Birth Date _______________________
Month/Day/Year
First Name
Spouse or
Child
Place of Birth_____________________________________
City, Country
Country of citizenship___________________ Country of permanent residence________________
If dependent is currently living in the U.S., provide CURRENT visa status?_____________________
My dependent will have their own visa status while in the U.S. (example: F-1, H1B worker)
PART 3: SOURCES OF SUPPORT
Complete the appropriate boxes to show sources and amounts of anticipated contributions to your educational and
personal expenses while you are in the United States.
SOURCES OF FUNDS
PERSONAL SAVINGS**
An official letter from a bank, and a parent's or
sponsor's signature is required on the
certification below if the student is supported in
part or whole by personal savings. See
instructions below
YOUR GOVERNMENT - Please print name
of agency___________________
Enclose with this form an original signed copy
of your letter of award and a translation, if
necessary
BOSTON COLLEGE
Type of award: _______________________
ASSURED AMOUNTS IN U.S. $
FIRST YEAR
(Required)
SECOND YEAR
THIRD YEAR
FOURTH YEAR
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
NOT
APPLICABLE
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$ 12.886
$
$
$
____________________________________
OTHER -Please specify:
TOTAL - Each of these totals should equal the
estimate of costs for one year as shown on the
Declaration of Finances Info Sheet.
Enter the total amount of money you expect to have when you arrive at this institution: U.S.$ ___________________
**OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION OF SOURCES OF FUNDS AND AMOUNTS FOR PERSONAL SAVINGS
You should obtain an ORIGINAL letter on bank stationery which indicates availability of the necessary funds in English.
The sponsor’s name must appear on the statement and they should sign part 3 of the DCF form. If you have more than
one sponsor, please include a letters from additional sponsors on a separate piece of paper.
GUARANTOR'S SIGNATURE
This is to certify that I have read the information furnished by the applicant on this form, that it is a true and accurate
statement, and that the funds are available and will be provided as indicated.
Guarantor's Signature _______________________________________________
Date___________________
Guarantor's Name (printed) ___________________________________________________________
Relationship of Guarantor to applicant _______________________________
Telephone _____________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________________________
I certify that all statements on this form are true and that the stated funds in the amount of $ __________ are available for
my educational expenses while at Boston College.
STUDENTS SIGNATURE _____________________________________________
DATE____________________