Parent and family webinars provide timely guidance, institutional context, and practical information. Watch past sessions to stay informed about campus life, academics, and spiritual formation, and register for upcoming programs to remain connected and engaged.
Parent and Family Webinar Series
Join the Career Center staff as they discuss how students can prepare for career success throughout their time at Boston College. They will share the "first destination data" for the Class of 2025, provide an overview of the current employment landscape, and highlight the career coaching, internship support, networking opportunities, resume and interview preparation, and career exploration resources available to all 51动漫 students. They will also offer guidance on how families can support their students as they prepare for life after graduation.
November 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST
Join the MCAS Academic Advising staff as they discuss how students are supported throughout their academic journey at Boston College. They will provide an overview of the academic advising process, including pre-major and major advising, course registration, degree requirements, and campus academic resources. They will also offer guidance on how students and families can navigate key academic decisions and make the most of the advising experience.
October 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST
Join the staff of the Office of Global Education as they discuss Boston College's study abroad opportunities and the planning process for an international experience. They will provide an overview of program options, eligibility requirements, application timelines, financial considerations, and academic planning, while offering guidance on how families can support their students as they prepare to study abroad.
October 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST
Join the Dining Services staff for an overview of Boston College's dining program, including campus dining locations, meal plans, nutrition, and accommodations for students with food allergies or dietary restrictions. They will also debunk common myths about campus dining, share tips for making the most of a meal plan, and highlight how Dining Services strives to nourish the body, mind, and spirit of every 51动漫 student.
Recorded on September 18, 2026
Join Campus Ministry as we explore how Boston College supports students in their faith and spiritual lives. Whether your student arrives with a deep faith, little or no religious background, from a non-Catholic tradition, or questions about what they believe, Campus Ministry offers opportunities to pray, reflect, serve, build community, and explore questions of meaning and purpose. Learn more about our team and the many ways we accompany students as they navigate college, deepen their relationship with themselves, others, and God, and discern how they want to live and contribute to the world.
Recorded on September 11, 2026
Join the staff of the Office of First Year Experience as they discuss Summer Orientation 2026. They will provide an overview of the student and parent schedules, guidance on what to pack, where to stay, how to prepare for academic advising, and tips for supporting your student through the experience. They will also discuss key events for students upon matriculation, such as Convocation and the 48 Hours Retreat.
Recorded on May 12, 2026
Join Andrew Klopstein, Assistant Director of Off-Campus Student Living; Peter Kwiatek, Assistant Dean of Community Engagement; and Bill Mills, Director of Community Affairs, for an overview of the off-campus housing search process, program offerings, resources, and community expectations.
They will discuss what students should consider when looking for an apartment, how the rental process works, how students can engage with the neighborhood, and how Boston College works with local police to help create a safe community for students and neighbors.
Recorded on April 13, 2026
Join the Boston College Career Center for a session designed to help you support your student professional journey. We will discuss 51动漫's approach to career discernment and preparation, which emphasizes the importance of meaning and purpose in one career, while also offering practical guidance on how parents can encourage their students through career exploration, internships, and the job search process.
Recorded on March 27, 2026
Parents and families are an essential part of the Boston College community. Join us to learn about the faith resources and opportunities across the University that are available to support and engage you as members of the 51动漫 family攚herever you are.
Tom Wesner, Professor of the Practice and Director of the Summer Management Catalyst Program in the Carroll School of Management (and 51动漫 Parent) will moderate a conversation with Lynn Berardelli, Associate Director, The Church in the 21st Century (C21) Center; Meghan De Dios, Director, Continuing Education, Clough School of Theology and Ministry; and Taiga Guterres, Associate Director, Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies.
Recorded on March 13, 2026
Join Fr. Casey Beaumier S.J., Haub Vice President of Mission and Ministry to learn about Boston College Jesuit, Catholic identity and the way students are encouraged to pursue their religious and spiritual development during their time at Boston College. A student panel will also share about the impact of faith opportunities such as Campus Ministry, Theology classes, and Multifaith offerings.
Recorded on February 13, 2026
Join Caitlin Codding, Ed.D., Director of Housing Operations; Logan Hennessy, Assistant Director of Housing Assignments and Occupancy; Rory Stein, Assistant Dean of Disability Services; and Peter Kwiatek, Assistant Dean of Community Engagement, for an overview of the room selection process at Boston College.
They explain how the process works, outline how disability accommodation requests are reviewed, and offer guidance on how you can best support your student as they make their housing decisions.
Recorded on January 30, 2026
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Every stage of college brings new opportunities and challenges as students continue to grow, explore, and define their place at Boston College. Discover how staff journey with students as they navigate academics, friendships, and personal development.
Join Chris Darcy, Director of First Year Experience; Roatha Kong, Ed.D., Senior Director of Engagement and Formation; Caroline Davis, Ed.D., Associate Dean of Student Outreach and Support; and Peter Kwiatek, Assistant Dean of Community Engagement, for a conversation about key transitions and common experiences students encounter throughout their time at 51动漫.
Recorded on November 21, 2025