At a Glance
Profile
- All students are from the City of Boston
- 12-month, innovative first-year college program
- 93% completion rate (Foundation Year, 2009-2010)
- Students can earn 44 quarter hours of credit
- Low student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1
- Classes taught by full-time Foundation Year faculty
- Average class size: 20
- Students are on campus from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Academic community and support
- Comprehensive and rigorous academic support, including writing and math tutors
- Assistance with transfer and financial aid applications
- Daily access to faculty and student advisors
Internships and experiential learning
- Career exploration and training workshops
- Exposure to Boston area businesses
Campus
- 73-acre, award-winning campus in the Fenway Cultural District of Boston
- Access to Snell Library which is home to more than 960,000 volumes
- More than 260 student-led clubs and activities
- Fully equipped fitness center