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The official page of the Woods College of Advancing Studies at Boston College. WCAS offers all of its students a world-class education on their own terms. WCAS strives to give a well-rounded and enriched education to all who are enrolled by providing close, individual attention to each and every student. WCAS offers full college degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields. Founded in 1929, The Woods College is acclaimed for its rigorous scholastic curriculum in addition to its convenience and accessibility to all who seek to broaden their academic perspectives.

10/29/2026

Eagles putting service into action 🦅❤️💛 Boston College was honored with Catholic Charities Boston’s 2026 Volunteer Partner of the Year Award! Robert Sullivan, Leadership Program Director at Woods College; Shanteri Baliga, Assistant Director of BC’s PULSE Program for Service Learning; and Christine Bortolotto, founding board member of Woods for Others accepted the award at its second annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, October 24.

Through Woods for Others, our community has supported Catholic Charities Boston by packing Thanksgiving meals for local families and volunteering at the Catholic Charities Inn family shelter. We’re proud to be part of a community dedicated to serving others!

Read more: https://ow.ly/vXZX5101VUK

10/27/2026

Join us for the Woods College Resource Fair to learn about the many resources available to you as a Boston College student. We’ll answer frequently asked questions and help you make the most of your BC experience.

Registration ➡️ https://apply.bc.edu/register/resourcefair

10/26/2026

Eagles! With Thanksgiving around the corner, don’t forget to donate to Woods College’s Thanksgiving Food Drive. You can shop locally and drop items off in the St. Mary’s Hall South lobby or donate online. 🍂

View the wishlist and donate online ➡️ https://ow.ly/lsnw50ZOR1e

10/20/2026

The new BC Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology integrates clinical training with the psychological humanities to prepare clinicians for therapies rooted in depth, insight, and meaningful relationships.

Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development professor Chris Higgins recently wrote about the vision behind the program and how the humanities can shape the field of psychotherapy.

— Read the post ➡️ https://ow.ly/4pt050ZYxtY.
— Apply to be part of the inaugural Fall 2027 cohort ➡️ bc.edu/psyd.

The program is a collaboration between the Lynch School and the Woods College.

09/29/2026

"Your desire for and investment in learning is a source of radical hope in a world that desperately needs it.” — Dean David Goodman. On September 28, the BC Prison Education Program (PEP) held its third graduation ceremony, during which five incarcerated students received BC diplomas. The largest higher education prison program in Massachusetts, PEP offers college-level courses, office hours, tutoring sessions, and extracurricular activities to incarcerated students.

Read about the ceremony in BC News ➡️ https://ow.ly/y0b850ZSQQi

Photo credit: Matthew Healey

09/18/2026

Give thanks by giving back! 🍂🦃 Join the Woods College’s Thanksgiving Food Drive and help make the holiday brighter for our neighbors. You can shop locally and drop items off in the St. Mary's Hall South lobby or donate online.

View the wishlist and donate online ➡️ https://ow.ly/lsnw50ZOR1e

09/15/2026

Thinking about graduate school? Join the Woods College for a virtual information session on October 1 to explore our master's programs, ask questions, and discover your next step.

Register ➡️ https://apply.bc.edu/register/OCTINFO

09/10/2026

Join Woods College students, faculty, staff, and alumni as well as members of the Donovan Urban Teaching Scholars Program for the annual Fall Day of Service and Reflection. Part of the Woods for Others service learning program, this is an opportunity to connect with the Woods community while doing good and giving back.

Register ➡️ https://ow.ly/u92S50ZLGT6.

09/03/2026

Welcome back, Eagles! 🦅 The Woods College is thrilled to have everyone back on campus for another academic year. Here's to new beginnings and a semester full of growth and community!

08/19/2026

🦅 Current Woods students: We want to feature you!

Whether you’re earning your degree or advancing your career, your path to BC Woods can inspire others. Share your story with us for a chance to be featured in our upcoming Student Spotlight series. Complete the short form in the link below if you're interested!

🔗 https://ow.ly/81Qp50ZBrIT

(pictured left to right: Samantha Akers, '26, Gawain Dornelly, '19, Nadirah Mohan, '24, Abby Duffy '25)

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