Welcome to the Lynch School of Education and Human Development!
Gracie Trotman
Director, Online Programs and Graduate Student Services
On behalf of the Lynch School faculty and staff, I want to welcome you to our community. My name is Gracie Trotman and I am the Director of Online Programs and Graduate Student Services in the Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD). I look forward to working with you throughout your graduate program and I have organized a team to support you. Please get to know our team better in the sections that follow. Our goal is to ensure that you have the necessary support and resources to be successful in your chosen graduate program. If there is anything that we can do to support you, please do not hesitate to reach out at any time!
Thanks,
Gracie
The Program Director oversees each program. Prior to being assigned a faculty advisor, you can reach out to your Program Director with any questions related to your program. They are a great resource as you move through your program.
Each student is assigned a Faculty Advisor. Your advisor will help you choose your courses and plan your Program of Study. They will provide guidance about course waivers, transfer credits, and leaves of absence, as needed. They are a great resource to discuss your career and long-term plans as well as your goals for the program and should be your main point of contact once assigned. Please visit your specific program page for more information about your program's faculty advisors (links found below).
Program Director and Faculty Advisor
Jesuit, Catholic Education in a Global World, M.Ed.
The Graduate Student Services team supports students with everything from course registration, to financial aid, and general student support. Please contact us with any questions.
Carolyn Looker
Graduate Financial Aid
Kaitlyn Solano
Graduate Student Services
Bella Esposito
Student Support
Misa Tran
Online Programs and Graduate Student Support
Carolyn McDonald
Graduate Student Services
Not sure who to reach out to?
General Student Inquiries: gradoffice@bc.edu
Graduate Student Support: gsehdstudentsupport@bc.edu
Registration Requests: lynchgradcourseregistration@bc.edu
Financial Aid Questions: gsoe@bc.edu
As you prepare to begin your graduate program, you'll need to set up your Boston College accounts and access to ensure your success.
Boston College Student Services Checklist >>
Learn how to set your privacy preferences, view your bill, purchase parking passes and more!
Set Up Your Boston College Email Address >>
All official Boston College communication will be sent to your BC email address. Please note that you will not be able to access certain forms or information if you fail to set up your email account.
Set Up the Eagle VPN and Access Eagle Apps >> (BC Log-in Required to Access this Page)
In order to register for courses on the Eagle Apps registration system, you'll need to first connect to the Eagle VPN.
Access Canvas within the Agora Portal >>
Most of your courses will be hosted on Canvas, the learning management system. You can access Canvas directly through the Agora Portal, which is the central spot for all of your personal BC account information.
If you have any issues accessing your Boston College accounts or setting up your email address, please contact the Boston College IT Help Desk, help@bc.edu or 617-552-4357.
Each semester please review the Academic Calendar so that you are up to date on important deadlines.
Please note the drop/add deadline for each semester. After this date you will not be allowed to drop a course and will only have the option to withdraw from the course which does not provide a full refund. Please review the full Tuition Refund Schedule for more information.
Holidays and course registration timelines are also listed on the Academic Calendar.
Students will be assigned a faculty advisor by the start of their first semester. Prior to your faculty advisor assignment your Program Director can answer questions regarding course selection and academic advising. For onboarding questions, general registration support, and general inquiries, the Graduate Student Services team can support. Please feel free to reach out to our team at gadofc@bc.edu or schedule an advising appointment.
For more information regarding your course of study, please review your program's Program of Study.
All graduate students must complete the Student Advising Profile prior to the start of classes. The information you provide will allow our staff to better advise you as you transition into your program. We recommend giving yourself 20 - 30 minutes to complete the form. You will need to access the form through your BC email. Please give some thought to responding to the following three questions that will be asked;
Please share what you believe at this time is your life's purpose as well as some of your goals and aspirations for your graduate study that connects directly to achieving your personal mission.
What talents and strengths do you bring to the program and your future aspirations?
Please share a brief review of the skills and experience you hope to gain from your time in your masters program?
The policy of the Educational Leadership Program is that individual instructors may determine whether students can resubmit assignments on a case by case basis. The primary factors instructors often consider are (a) whether the student has communicated a need or desire to resubmit in a clear, compelling, and timely manner, (b) whether a resubmission is likely to contribute to the student better meeting the learning objectives of the given assignment or course, and (c) whether extenuating circumstances have played a significant role complicating the original assignment submission. The instructor retains the discretion to accept a resubmission.
An incomplete is granted in exceptional circumstances, left to the discretion of the instructor in consultation with the student's academic advisor. Typically, the student must have completed 75-80% of the coursework to qualify for an Incomplete. Students must resolve an incomplete grade prior to enrolling in subsequent courses.
Tuition charges for Lynch School graduate students are based on the number of credits for which a student is registered. Each time an adjustment is made to course registrations, the tuition charges will be fully removed and then re-applied to the student bill.
Current AY24-25 Tuition Rate: $1,764 per credit
Enrollment Deposit: $250.00 (one time deposit - will appear as a credit on the student bill)
ID Card Fee: $50.00 (one time fee)
Student Activity Fee (7 credits or more): $58.00 (per semester, fall & spring)
Student Activity Fee (6 credits or less): $40.00 (per semester, fall & spring)
Please visit the website for the central Office of Student Services for information on billing, payment deadlines, payment plans, refunds and the BC student medical insurance. If you plan to waive out of the BC student medical insurance, please do so in the Agora portal by the Add/Drop deadline for fall semester (or spring if you are entering in January).
Students who anticipate to receive tuition remission (TR) through a Dean's Scholarship, Named Scholarship or Fellowship, PhD funding package or Lynch School Graduate Assistantship can expect to see the TR applied directly to their student bill following course registration.
Please note that the application of tuition remission is manual, so it may take up to a week after registration is completed for the award to be reflected on the student bill. For percentage-based awards, the tuition remission will always be entered as a percent of the tuition charges. For other aid, please reach out to gsoe@bc.edu with questions on the distribution.
Graduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may apply for federal loans to help cover their tuition and cost of living. Students taking 6 or more credits each semester are generally eligible for a direct federal unsubsidized loan up to $10,250 per semester, including summer. Additionally, graduate students are eligible to borrow up to their full cost of attendance (expected tuition charges plus estimated cost of living) through the Grad Plus Loan.
How to apply:
1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Note that the FAFSA is rolling and can be completed any time before the semester begins. The FAFSA must be completed each academic year that you desire to use federal loans. The new academic year begins with summer and ends with spring.
2. Submit the Graduate Supplemental Information Form to the Office of Student Services (http://www.bc.edu/finaidupload) if and when you decide to enroll.
Our dedicated federal aid advisors in the Office of Student Services will review your information and let you know when your federal loans are approved. Please visit their webpage for helpful information on the application process.