Lynch Online Programs
Orientation & Resources
Gracie Trotman
Director, Online Programs and Graduate Student Services
Welcome to the Lynch School of Education and Human Development!
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
Your Support Team
Online Program Directors and Faculty Advisors
Your Program Director(s) oversee your master's program. Prior to being assigned a faculty advisor you can reach out to your Program Director with any question 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 are a great resource to discuss your career and long term plans and as well as your goals for the program.
Both the Program Directors as well as the Faculty Advisors are program specific.
Dr. Susan Bruce
Program Director and Faculty Advisor
GP: TCLE, M.Ed.
Dr. Cristiano Casalini
Program Director and Faculty Advisor
Jesuit Ed, M.Ed.
Dr. Vin Cho
Faculty Advisor
ELP, M.Ed.
Dr. Charlie Cownie
Program Director
Jesuit Ed, M.Ed.
Dr. Earl Edwards
Faculty Advisor
ELP, M.Ed.
Dr. Richard Jackson
Faculty Advisor
GP: TCLE, M.Ed.
Dr. Lauri Johnson
Faculty Advisor
ELP, M.Ed.
Dr. Becca Lowenhaupt
Faculty Advisor
ELP, M.Ed.
Dr. Andrew Miller
Faculty Advisor
ELP, M.Ed.
Dr. Raquel Muñiz
Faculty Advisor
ELP, M.Ed.
Dr. Martin Scanlan
Program Director and Faculty Advisor
ELP, M.Ed.
Not sure who your Faculty Advisor is?
Email the Graduate Office (gadofc@bc.edu) and our team is happy to connect you with your advisor.
Graduate Student Services
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.
Bridget Clark
Graduate Student Services
Carolyn Looker
Graduate Financial Aid
Kaitlyn Solano
Graduate Student Services
Sara Wong
Graduate Student Support
Not sure who to reach out to?
Our team manages different inboxes that are the fastest way to get in touch.
Course Registration: lynchgradcourseregistration@bc.edu
Financial Aid: gsoe@bc.edu
General Questions: gradoffice@bc.edu
Student Support: gsehdstudentsupport@bc.edu
Student Success Coaches (SSC)
Michelle Chapa, M.S.
Student Success Coach
Grace Morris, LMSW
Student Success Coach
For students in the following online programs:
Educational Leadership and Policy, M.Ed. (ELP)
Global Perspectives: Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning Environments, M.Ed. (GP:TCLE)
Your Student Success Coach is here to help guide you through your courses and ensure you stay on track to complete your degree. Your SSC will talk to you about topics like time management and study skills, and how to be a successful online student.
Getting Started
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.
Academic Planning & Advising
Academic Calendar
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.
Course Selection & Advising
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.
Student Advising Profile
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?
Academic Policies
Assignment Resubmission Policy
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.
Incomplete Grade Policy
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.
Financial Aid
Understanding your Bill
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 AY22-23 Tuition Rate: $1,600 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)
Billing and Medical Insurance
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).
Scholarships and Tuition Remission
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.
Applying for Federal Aid
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.
Contact Us
General Student Inquiries: gradoffice@bc.edu
Graduate Student Support: gsehdstudentsupport@bc.edu
Course Registration Requests: lynchgradcourseregistration@bc.edu
Financial Aid Questions: gsoe@bc.edu