Current Undergraduate Students

Current Lynch School Undergraduate Students

From the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Students

First and foremost, on behalf of colleagues and staff, I would like to welcome you to the undergraduate program at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College! You are joining an elite community of intelligent, committed, and caring professionals whose mission is to prepare you to enhance the life chances of all children and adults through academics, research, and service. 

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Resources for Current Undergraduate Students

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Academic Policies and Procedures

The Lynch School of Education and Human Development (LSEHD) adheres to all undergraduate academic regulations as outlined by the University Catalog. Additional LSEHD-specific undergraduate academic regulations are noted below.

LSEHD undergraduates are expected to adhere to University policy regarding academic integrity.

Fifth-Year and Early Admit Policies

The Fifth Year and Early Admit programs offer academically outstanding Boston College juniors a unique opportunity to begin graduate study during their undergraduate senior year. The program allows students to graduate with both a bachelor's and a master's degree in a shortened time frame.

All undergraduate juniors in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, Connell School of Nursing, and Carroll School of Management are eligible to apply for these programs. 

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Study Abroad

Students interested in a semester or year abroad are required to meet with an advisor in the Office of Undergraduate Programs (OUP) in the fall of their sophomore year to review LSEHD academic policies regarding education abroad.

In addition, students must follow the procedures outlined by the Office of Global Education and meet all stated deadlines for application.

Summer abroad applicants do not need to meet with a member of the OUP team prior to application. 

Internal Transfer

Boston College undergraduate students may apply for transfer consideration into the Lynch School of Education and Human Development (LSEHD). LSEHD offers the following majors:

  1. Applied Psychology & Human Development
  2. Elementary Education
  3. Secondary Education
  4. Transformative Educational Studies

To be eligible, students must:

  • have a minimum 3.0 grade point average for admission to Applied Psychology & Human Development, Elementary, or Secondary Education majors
  • have a minimum 2.5 grade point average for the Transformative Educational Studies major
  • have a record free of or with limited academic deficiencies
  • complete at least four semesters of full-time study in the Lynch School
  • have completed at least one semester at Boston College

Please view the for more information or to schedule an interest meeting with a member of our team.

Lynch School Senate

An undergraduate student organization sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement (OSI), the Lynch Senate works to support the mission of the Lynch School of Education and Human Development by organizing meetings, outreach and activities for LSEHD students and the greater Boston community. To get involved or to learn more, contact the Office of Undergraduate Programs.

Contact Us

The Office of Undergraduate Programs is located in Campion Hall 104 and can be reached by email lsehdungrd@bc.edu or phone at 617-552-4204.

See the Lynch School contact page for more details.

Programs of Study

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Commencement Details

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