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Boston University is excited to welcome visitors to our campus! We host in-person tours and information sessions where you can experience the vibrancy of BU’s campus and meet current students. Here is some helpful information in preparation for your visit:

• Registration is required for all events.  Please select a date from our events calendar  to register for a program in advance of your arrival on our campus.
• During high school vacation weeks, holidays and weekends, our programs often reach capacity weeks in advance.  We recommended securing your visit before making travel plans.
• If you are unable to secure a reservation, you are welcome to take our self-guided mobile walking tour.  Using your phone you can choose from options that mirror our in-person tour, or opportunities to explore our West campus and Housing facilities through videos and narrated tour stops.
• A member of the Board of Admissions is available to answer questions at the Visitors Center during our operating hours.
• We offer information sessions year-round, but campus tours are not available when BU classes are not in session (much of December and January, Spring Break (in March) and May). We do host information sessions and campus tours throughout the summer.
• Campus tours enter several buildings on campus, but residence halls are not included. Admitted students have the opportunity to tour residence halls at Admitted Student Open Houses in April.
• Parking for visitors is limited. See our Directions and Parking page for the most updated information at the time of your visit.
• Only trained service dogs are permitted in our building and on campus tours. Pets and emotional support or comfort dogs are not permitted.

Campus Visitor Center

Alan and Sherry Leventhal Center 233 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday : 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Saturday (From September 14 through December 7, with the exception of November 30) : 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Sunday : CLOSED

Holiday Closures: Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29: CLOSED for Thanksgiving Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1: CLOSED for Intersession

Phone: 617-353-2318 Email: [email protected]

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A visit to Boston College is ideal, but virtual tours can act to refresh your memory or as a preview for your on-site tour.

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Inevitably, on-campus tours of classrooms, libraries, dorms, and dining halls will start to blend. Jog your memory using the virtual tour and even explore the area surrounding the campus using the interactive mapping tool. If you're just beginning your college search, a virtual tour can be a great way to get a feel for a campus before your visit. Remember, when you do go, be sure to ask current students about their college life. A student perspective can be the most helpful way to gauge your future experience at Boston College.

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Suggested College Tour Itineraries

Here are some suggestions for schools to visit, grouped by region, to get you rolling. Each list includes 5-6 schools that offer a range of sizes, settings and selectivity to help imagine the possibilities.  We also suggest others worth considering and why.  

Cities currently covered include Boston, New York City, Syracuse, Washington DC, Chicago, Cleveland, San Francisco and Los Angeles.  

Click on the Continue Reading link below to see our suggestions, or try our College Tour Planner to build your own custom campus tour itinerary.

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• Boston College
• Northeastern
• Boston University

These popular Boston area schools represent a good mix of size, setting and admissions selectivity.  All are easily accessed via public transportation, and given their relative proximity you can squeeze in two campus visits a day if necessary.  

For a taste of smaller schools in more rural locations, consider driving to western Massachusetts to visit Amherst , Williams , Hampshire College , Smith or UMass Amherst .  If you're interested in engineering, check out Olin , UMass Lowell and WPI , and if you're interested in entrepreneurship visit Babson .  

• Sarah Lawrence

Though we've contained the list to schools in NYC, it's easy to venture out into upstate NY, Connecticut, New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania if you're game.  If you're interested in visiting Ivy League schools, both Yale and Princeton are within relatively easy reach by car, bus or train. Cornell is four hours away, but if you head up that way you can also visit Colgate and Hamilton to give you a taste of small, medium and large schools in rural settings.  

• Syracuse University
• Ithaca College
• Hobart and William Smith

The schools on this list offer a great mix of size, setting and selectivity. If environmental science and forestry are your thing, check out SUNY ESF , and if you have time to venture to Rochester, check out the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology .

Washington DC

• American University
• George Washington
• Johns Hopkins
• University of Richmond
• University of Virginia

The schools on this list are medium to large schools in suburban and urban settings. Time permitting, consider also checking out William & Mary , Virginia Tech and Washington and Lee .  

• University of Chicago
• Northwestern
• University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign
• University of Wisconsin

These schools are all classic medium-large universities. For a smaller school experience, check out the Colleges that Change Lives in the area, such as Knox , Beloit , Wheaton , Wabash , Kalamazoo and Cornell College .  

• Case Western
• Carnegie Mellon
• University of Michigan

These schools provide a broad mix of sizes and settings. Kenyon and Oberlin exude a small school, small town feel, Ohio state and Michigan a classic Big Ten college town feel, and Case Western and Carnegie Mellon a more urban feel.

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• UC Berkeley
• UC Santa Cruz
• University of San Francisco
• Santa Clara University

Most of the San Francisco Bay area schools tend to be larger in size, but offer great variety in terms of locale/setting. Three popular University of California campuses are within two hours: the more rural, bicycle-friendly Davis, the urban, progressive Berkeley, and the earthy-crunchy Santa Cruz.  

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• Claremont Colleges
• UC San Diego

These popular Southern California schools offer a good mix of size, setting and selectivity. You'll need a car to see them all, but in certain situations it's still very possible to squeeze in two campus visits a day.  The Claremont Colleges— Pomona , Claremont McKenna , Pitzer , Harvey Mudd and Scripps —are particularly interesting to visit because of their setup as a consortium with distinct campuses but shared classes.

If you're interested in STEM fields, be sure to check out Caltech and Harvey Mudd. If film or animation are your thing, check out Chapman University , Cal Arts and Loyola Marymount in addition to USC and UCLA.

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A first-year applicant is a student who will graduate from high school in the 2024-25 academic year. A first-year applicant may also be a student who graduated from high school but has not earned more than eight college/university credits. We review each application with a level of thoroughness and thoughtfulness that reflects the time and effort you have invested in Boston College. In making admission decisions, we consider course selection, performance assessment, standardized test scores (optional for the 2024-25 cycle), application essays, extracurricular activities, and recommendations.

The Boston College community welcomes transfer students. A transfer applicant must complete a minimum of nine college or university credits post-secondary education and prior to the admission deadline for the semester they wish to apply. Primary emphasis is placed on the college record. However, the high school record, SAT and/or ACT test scores (optional for the 2024-25), essays, recommendations, activities, and work experience are also critical components of the application. In recent years, students most successful in the transfer admission process had very strong records from both high school and college.

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“We seek students who are bright, curious, passionate, and engaged. As a Jesuit university, Boston College emphasizes liberal arts education, character development, and the cultivation of leaders. Our mission is to graduate men and women who know how to think, make decisions, communicate, and act with integrity.” John Mahoney, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, 2023

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Visiting Boston Area Colleges

Even with an abundance of online college information, nothing beats a personal visit. During a campus visit, you can personally experience the details that make a college special and gauge if it might be a good fit for you. It can also be very helpful when trying to decide between different colleges. Even better, college visits can actually increase your chances of being accepted. For example, Tufts University includes in their acceptance criteria whether an applicant has actually visited the school or just dropped an application.

To get the most benefit from a visit, make sure you do thorough college research online and build a list of potential colleges you are considering. From that list, you can then come up with a visiting plan.

The Best Times to Visit Boston Area Colleges

Visiting during summer vacation before the senior year is popular because it does not interfere with school and can be combined with summer vacation travel. Since many colleges start in mid-August, you may want to visit during that time so you can see the school in action. Visiting earlier in the summer can work too, but of course there will be fewer or no students present.

Fall is a great time to visit Boston colleges. Not only is the weather amazing, but the fall colors make each college shine. You will also find that the energy on campus is at its best. 

Many college advisors recommend visiting in the spring during your junior year. This is a good strategy if you plan to apply for an early decision in the fall.  Of course, it requires your college research to be done early.

The Best Days to Visit Boston Area Colleges

Each college has its own schedule for visiting, and some are open seven days a week, others only a few days a week. Generally, weekends are not a good time to visit, as colleges operate on a weekend schedule. Many Boston colleges offer Monday through Friday for visits, but sometimes Friday is not the best day to visit as students get ready for the weekend. Make sure you don’t visit during holidays or special exam days. Checking with colleges is best before you plan a visit. 

Visiting multiple colleges

Visiting multiple colleges on the same trip is a great idea. Grouping them by general location will make that easier. In the table below, you will see the general location of each school.

Metro Center: This indicates that you can reach it via the subway (called the T).

Metro North, West, and South: best visited by car, Uber, or, in some cases, commuter rail.

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The list below shows visiting options available from Boston Area colleges. Please check the details before you plan to visit.

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Tufts University

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• · Rating 3.71 out of 5   1,083 reviews
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Babson College

• · Rating 3.8 out of 5   395 reviews
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• Acceptance rate 22%
• Net price $28,400
• SAT range 1350-1510

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Brandeis University

• Waltham, MA ·
• · Rating 3.51 out of 5   1,124 reviews
• grade  A minus Overall Niche Grade
• Acceptance rate 39%
• Net price $45,565
• SAT range 1370-1530

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University of Massachusetts Lowell

• Lowell, MA ·
• · Rating 3.7 out of 5   1,461 reviews
• Acceptance rate 86%
• Net price $17,240
• SAT range 1170-1340

#11 Best Colleges in Boston Area. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, LOWELL, MA. 1461 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars. Featured Review: Junior says Attending UMass Lowell was an enriching journey that shaped my academic and personal growth. The best part was the vibrant campus life, filled with diverse events and clubs that encouraged me to... Read 1461 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B+, Acceptance Rate: 86%, Net Price: $17,240, SAT Range: 1170-1340,

Simmons University

• · Rating 3.61 out of 5   840 reviews
• grade  B Overall Niche Grade
• Acceptance rate 76%
• Net price $24,423
• SAT range 1200-1390

#12 Best Colleges in Boston Area. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, BOSTON, MA. 840 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says Simmons has been a wonderful community to be apart of, everyone is so kind and helpful. The other students are always kind and friendly. The food here is always great and they serve all 3 meals... Read 840 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B, Acceptance Rate: 76%, Net Price: $24,423, SAT Range: 1200-1390,

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University of Massachusetts Boston

• · Rating 3.55 out of 5   1,491 reviews
• Acceptance rate 81%
• Net price $17,123
• SAT range 1080-1300

#13 Best Colleges in Boston Area. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, BOSTON, MA. 1491 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars. Featured Review: Other says From the moment I first stepped foot on that waterfront campus, I was hooked. The views of the Boston skyline are just insane - like, straight-up breathtaking. And the location is perfect, too. I... Read 1491 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B, Acceptance Rate: 81%, Net Price: $17,123, SAT Range: 1080-1300,

Emerson College

• · Rating 3.5 out of 5   1,169 reviews
• Acceptance rate 43%
• Net price $51,432
• SAT range 1250-1430

#14 Best Colleges in Boston Area. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, BOSTON, MA. 1169 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says While Emerson College is full of students with proactive mindsets and creative minds, their academics aren't as helpful when engaging those skills. The classes may be interesting, but a lot of them... Read 1169 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B, Acceptance Rate: 43%, Net Price: $51,432, SAT Range: 1250-1430,

Lasell University

• Newton, MA ·
• · Rating 3.62 out of 5   573 reviews
• Acceptance rate 73%
• Net price $29,706
• SAT range 1020-1260

#15 Best Colleges in Boston Area. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, NEWTON, MA. 573 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars. Featured Review: Senior says Lasell University provides all students many different opportunities inside and outside of the classroom. You are able to form connections with students, athletes, and professors very quickly due to... Read 573 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B, Acceptance Rate: 73%, Net Price: $29,706, SAT Range: 1020-1260,

Gordon College

• Wenham, MA ·
• · Rating 3.72 out of 5   818 reviews
• Acceptance rate 92%
• Net price $24,483
• SAT range 1020-1350

#16 Best Colleges in Boston Area. Blue checkmark. 4 Year, WENHAM, MA. 818 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars. Featured Review: Sophomore says Gordon College has been a great experience for me. The campus is beautiful, and the community is really welcoming. The professors are knowledgeable and genuinely care about our success. There are... Read 818 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B, Acceptance Rate: 92%, Net Price: $24,483, SAT Range: 1020-1350,

Wheaton College - Massachusetts

• Norton, MA ·
• · Rating 3.61 out of 5   697 reviews
• grade  B minus Overall Niche Grade
• Acceptance rate 80%
• Net price $32,863
• SAT range 1260-1390

Blue checkmark. 4 Year, NORTON, MA. 697 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars. Featured Review: Junior says I've had an amazing experience at Wheaton so far! I love the small class sizes and how supportive my professors are of my academic journey. On campus, there are a lot of resources that I have found... Read 697 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B minus, Acceptance Rate: 80%, Net Price: $32,863, SAT Range: 1260-1390,

Stonehill College

• Easton, MA ·
• · Rating 3.58 out of 5   609 reviews
• Net price $31,021
• SAT range —

Blue checkmark. 4 Year, EASTON, MA. 609 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars. Featured Review: Alum says Stonehill College is a very good university. They have a wide variety of majors and pretty good career placement post grad. This is a very small tight knit community where you will know most people... Read 609 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B minus, Acceptance Rate: 73%, Net Price: $31,021,

Rivier University

• Nashua, NH ·
• · Rating 3.71 out of 5   508 reviews
• Acceptance rate 84%
• Net price $28,983
• SAT range 880-1050

Blue checkmark. 4 Year, NASHUA, NH. 508 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars. Featured Review: Junior says At Rivier University, I have been taken care of by multiple advisors who have ensured my academic success through major changes and academic plans tailored to my athletic obligations with the... Read 508 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B minus, Acceptance Rate: 84%, Net Price: $28,983, SAT Range: 880-1050,

Suffolk University

• · Rating 3.48 out of 5   1,094 reviews
• Acceptance rate 87%
• Net price $32,270

Blue checkmark. 4 Year, BOSTON, MA. 1094 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars. Featured Review: Alum says Suffolk was an excellent school. I graduated with a BSBA in Finance in 2010 and subsequently went there for my MSF and finished that in 2018. The school is in a great location - right in the middle... Read 1094 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B minus, Acceptance Rate: 87%, Net Price: $32,270, SAT Range: 1080-1300,

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

• · Rating 3.5 out of 5   1,043 reviews
• Acceptance rate 88%
• Net price $38,776
• SAT range 1090-1370

Blue checkmark. 4 Year, BOSTON, MA. 1043 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars. Featured Review: Junior says From the moment I stepped onto campus, I was impressed by the vibrant and supportive community that defines MCPHS. The faculty members are not only experts in their fields but also genuinely invested... Read 1043 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B minus, Acceptance Rate: 88%, Net Price: $38,776, SAT Range: 1090-1370,

Berklee College of Music

• · Rating 3.87 out of 5   1,217 reviews
• Acceptance rate 54%
• Net price $46,873

Blue checkmark. 4 Year, BOSTON, MA. 1217 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars. Featured Review: Senior says Berklee's Accessibility Resources were so beneficial to me as a neurodiverse student who sometimes struggles to adjust to classes. They provided me with the needed resources and accommodations and... Read 1217 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: B minus, Acceptance Rate: 54%, Net Price: $46,873,

Massachusetts College of Art & Design

• · Rating 3.52 out of 5   548 reviews
• grade  C+ Overall Niche Grade
• Acceptance rate 79%
• Net price $23,737
• SAT range 970-1160

Blue checkmark. 4 Year, BOSTON, MA. 548 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars. Featured Review: Junior says I love MassArt so much. The professors are great although just like in your real career, self discipline is a great advantage. The business program is fantastic especially the one year long class... Read 548 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: C+, Acceptance Rate: 79%, Net Price: $23,737, SAT Range: 970-1160,

Wentworth Institute of Technology

• · Rating 3.52 out of 5   1,047 reviews
• Net price $37,901
• SAT range 1120-1340

Blue checkmark. 4 Year, BOSTON, MA. 1047 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars. Featured Review: Sophomore says The smaller campus is nice on the cold New England winter days. It also allows for more flexibility with visiting your dorm throughout the day. The dining hall recently switched to buffet style and... Read 1047 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: C+, Acceptance Rate: 92%, Net Price: $37,901, SAT Range: 1120-1340,

Merrimack College

• North Andover, MA ·
• · Rating 3.62 out of 5   661 reviews
• grade  C Overall Niche Grade
• Acceptance rate 75%
• Net price $37,296
• SAT range 930-1120

Blue checkmark. This school participates in Niche Direct Admissions. 4 Year, NORTH ANDOVER, MA. 661 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars. Featured Review: Freshman says When I was at Merrimack College, the things I enjoyed about my experience included the enriching clubs that helped me express myself more often, along with supportive teachers that helped improve the... Read 661 reviews. Overall Niche Grade: C, Acceptance Rate: 75%, Net Price: $37,296, SAT Range: 930-1120,

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Campus Visits: Boston Colleges & Universities

• Post author By Dr. Elizabeth Doe Stone
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Boston, home to over 100 colleges and universities, has earned its reputation as the best “college town” in the U.S. With so many schools in close proximity, it’s easy to compare colleges that represent a wide range of selectivity, campus settings, and sizes. In many ways, it’s the perfect place to begin your college search!

To make the most of your trip to Massachusetts, we suggest taking a realistic approach: if you’re short on time, focus on schools that are in range (where your scores and grades are similar to those of admitted students). See, for instance, the Accepted Student Profile for Tufts University and Boston College to better gauge how your data points compare to their freshmen classes.

BOSTON-AREA CAMPUS VISITS : SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1: cambridge campus visits.

When you visit, begin your day at Tufts University where you can attend a 70-minute campus tour led by current students (don’t forget to pre-register!). Stroll past the “The Daily Cannon,” a replica of the U.S.S. Constitution cannon that’s painted over on a nightly basis with colorful announcements and messages. As a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), Tufts offers a comprehensive liberal arts education and 150+ majors and minors. It also boasts a particularly strong reputation for its internationalism. The average class size at Tufts is 20 and the student-faculty ratio of 9:1 ensures an intimate and individualized learning experience. The academic quad, home to many of the academic buildings on campus, is often filled with students playing frisbee or studying in small groups. Before you go, read more about Tufts admissions statistics .

In the afternoon, head over to the Harvard College Admissions Visitor Center in Cambridge, MA for your campus tour. Be sure to ask about Harvard’s unique residential system, which consists of 12 Houses, or residential undergraduate communities. Your tour guide can also shed light on the many interdisciplinary concentrations for undergraduates—there are more that 3,700 courses in 50 undergraduate fields of study available! To continue exploring campus on your own, download the Visit Harvard mobile app and take a self-guided historical walking tour. Be sure to check out our summary of Harvard’s admissions data over the years.

Both schools are easily accessible on the T, Boston’s subway system, and provide a useful contrast between a smaller liberal arts college and large research university. In between campus visits, you can grab coffee at the popular Tatte Bakery & Café, browse for a new book at the Harvard Coop, or watch rowers practice on the Charles River. At the end of a busy day, debrief over dinner in bustling Harvard Square. Don’t forget to take notes!

Note: Future engineers and physicists might prefer to use this day to tour MIT . 

Day 2: Boston Campus Visits

If you’re interested in a more urban campus, Day 2 is for you! BU and Northeastern are located less than 5 miles apart in the heart of the city, near Boston’s historic Back Bay neighborhood. 

Boston University hosts in-person tours and information sessions where you can experience campus and meet current students. According to Forbes, BU is ranked #7 for international students, with 150 countries represented on campus. It is also known for its seasonal events and school spirit—as a BU student you can watch the ice hockey team compete in the Beanpot Tournament, attend the annual Lobster Night in the dining hall, and cheer for runners in the Boston Marathon (or run it yourself!) alongside your classmates. Read more about BU admissions here .

Northeastern University is best known for its emphasis on experiential learning and signature co-op program. Through this curriculum, students are able to alternate semesters of academic study with full-time work to gain valuable real-world experience. On campus, Northeastern students are active in more than 400 student clubs and often pursue multiple academic interests at once through the many Combined Majors available. Register for an in-person information session led by admissions staff and attend a tour of the Boston campus with a current student Husky Ambassador.

Are the Red Sox in town? After your campus visits, walk to Fenway Park in Kenmore Square to root for the home team. Or, if you need a more low-key activity after a busy day, plan a visit to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the site of a famous art heist, to contemplate works by Rembrandt, Titian, and John Singer Sargent.

Day 3: Chestnut Hill Campus Visits

Boston College , a private Jesuit school, is located in scenic Chestnut Hill. In addition to its lively football and hockey fans, BC is also known for its meaningful traditions like the First Flight Procession, a lantern-lit journey for freshmen that mirrors the path students will follow on graduation day and ends with a blessing. While you visit campus, be sure to ask your tour guide about the rigorous core curriculum and check out the newest facility to open on campus: the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society . BC received almost 40,000 applications for the Class of 2025 and is bound to break records yet again this year. Read more here: Boston College Acceptance Rates & Statistics .

Depending on your time, interests and school range, we suggest amending the itinerary above by adding (or replacing) campus visits to  Emerson College, Babson College, MIT, and Brandeis College . Female-identifying applicants might want to add a trip to Wellesley College , a noted women’s college in the Boston suburbs.

Days 4-6: Bonus Campus Visits

If you’re able to plan a longer trip to Massachusetts, rent a car and drive down Route 2 to Western Mass! On your scenic road trip to see top-ranked liberal arts colleges like Amherst and Williams, you’ll drive past Clark University and Holy Cross in Worcester. Other schools in the Pioneer Valley include UMass Amherst, Hampshire College, Smith, and Mount Holyoke. While you’re in the neighborhood, don’t miss top-notch cultural institutions like the Clark Art Museum and MASS MoCA.

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How to Plan a Successful Campus Tour of Boston’s Top Colleges

Each year, we partner with schools and community organizations around Massachusetts to plan campus tours for their students. They receive quality transportation, professional drivers, and attentive customer service.

This year, we’ve gone one step further to make your trip run even smoother. We talked to five of Boston ’s top colleges to learn everything there is to know about group tours on their campuses.

Boston University

Overlooking the Charles River, Boston University’s campus is home to nearly 18,000 students. With a student to faculty ratio of 10-to-1, the school offers students a highly-personalized education.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person on-campus tours are suspended. For future reference, the university welcomes groups of 10 to 50 students to schedule a tour by filling out their request form or by calling admissions at 617-353-2300 . Group tours are conducted by a current BU student and are available for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors only. Schedule your visit at least three weeks in advance to ensure availability.

Your bus driver can drop students off outside the visitor’s center at 233 Bay State Road. Though the university doesn’t have guest bus parking on campus, your driver can park off-campus and meet you back at the visitor center at the end of the tour.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Visit the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge to learn about its prestigious academic programs, admissions process, and campus life. Students who are interested in science, engineering, and research will especially benefit from visiting their campus.

On-campus tours are suspended due to the global pandemic, but you can plan and schedule a self-guided tour for your group. For future reference, when you book a visit, your students will receive a 75-minute tour which includes the Stratton Student Center, Zesiger Athletic Center, and Kresge Auditorium.

MIT will waive the tour fees it’s booked by a teacher or school counselor. There are specific times of the year when campus visits can not be accommodated, so read their guidelines carefully before requesting a date.

At 84 Massachusetts Avenue, your driver can safely let students off the bus. When you partner with a company like GOGO Charters , you won’t have to worry about finding parking. We’ll ensure that your driver knows where to park so that you can focus on your upcoming trip.

Harvard University

Harvard is one of the top Ivy League schools in the country and typically has tours available for groups from 15 to 100 participants. However, due to the global pandemic, all public and private campus tours are suspended.

For future reference, you can schedule a tour in advance through the Harvard University Visitor Center. Once you arrive in Cambridge, ask your driver to drop students off at Mt. Auburn Street between Holyoke Street and Plympton Street. Tours begin at the Harvard Information Center and are led by current students.

Your guide will use their personal experience at Harvard to teach students what to expect. They’ll also be available to answer questions about housing, admissions, financial aid, extracurricular activities, and more.

Northeastern University

Students who attend Northeastern University have a unique opportunity to learn from real-world experiences. Over 90% of undergraduates complete co-op programs during their four years at the university.

High school and college transfer students can book group tours through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Request a tour at least two weeks in advance, and contact the school if your group has over 40 participants.

The tour begins at the Visitor’s Center at 40 Leon Street, and your driver can drop students off on Forsyth Street near Ruggles Station.

Boston College

Groups of 10 or more participants can tour Boston College’s campus to see its beautiful Gothic architecture and learn more about the school. Schedule your tour two weeks ahead of time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The Eagle Eye Campus Visit, which lasts two hours, includes an information session and campus tour. A current student will show participants around the school and answer any questions they may have.

The school’s staff suggests that buses unload on their lower campus, which is a short walk from their office at 140 Commonwealth Avenue. Your driver may park at Boston College’s Newton campus a mile away and return for pickup after the tour.

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Where to stay in boston for college visits.

Boston is home to some world-renowned colleges, and you can experience dozens of campuses in one visit to the city. Unfortunately, the schools are spread across the city, so this post will help you find the ideal starting point for your visits, especially if you plan to take public transport.

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FAQs About Visiting Colleges in Boston

I’m visiting a lot of colleges—what’s the best place to stay?

It ultimately depends on which colleges, but I’d recommend downtown Boston since you’ll have access to all the T lines (that’s what locals call the subway system) as well as Commuter Rail lines (if you’re visiting campuses further outside the city).

In particular, staying near the Park St or Downtown Crossing T stops will get you easy access to the Green, Red, and Orange lines; plus, South Station is close too. HI Boston Hostel is a budget option near here, while The Godfrey Hotel is nicer, more traditional hotel stay.

What is the cheapest place to stay that still gives me access to a lot of campuses?

Unfortunately, the most convenient area (downtown Boston) is the most expensive. If you want more budget options, I recommend staying along the 66 bus line (particularly in Cambridge), as the line runs on both sides of the Charles River, giving you easy access to Harvard, MIT, BU, BC, Northeastern, Berklee, and Wentworth.

Here are some hotel options in Harvard Square, which is the last stop of the 66 bus. Irving House tends to be the most affordable option.

Harvard and MIT

T line: Red

Harvard and MIT, two of the most prestigious universities in the world, are only a little over a mile away from each other. They’re on the other side of the Charles River in Cambridge, which is technically a city of its own, but very much integrated with Boston infrastructure.

Central Square in Cambridge is a fun and bustling place to stay, and cheaper than downtown Boston. It’s right between the two schools, and you can walk or take a bus between two campuses. The Red Line will take you directly into the city, and the 66 bus from Harvard will take you to the other side of the river to easily visit other schools. Le Meridien is a popular hotel option, as it’s close to both campuses and has cool amenities like a rooftop garden and 24hr gym.

For a cheaper, but still convenient stay, you can find a hotel further into Cambridge, along the Red Line. Other popular squares include Porter Square and Davis Square (Porter is more commercial, and Davis is more residential and has more independent shops). Porter Square Hotel is quite charming, but there are also many apartment rentals in the area if you need more space.

If you want to specifically be near Harvard, then you can’t beat Harvard Square. You’ll get to experience life as a student, and the square is full of great restaurants and shops. The Charles Hotel at Harvard is a popular stay, thanks to its elegant interior (including a beautiful library).

If you want to specifically be near MIT, then Kendall Square or a hotel along the river would be the best options. I’d recommend Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge for proximity to campus, great service, and river views.

Northeastern, Berklee College, Wentworth Institute of Technology

T line: Green (E), Orange (a short walk)

This trifecta is within walking distance of one another, so I grouped them together. The most pleasant place to stay for these 3 schools would be back Back Bay—it’s central, pretty, and bustling. You can walk to the campuses or take the T easily.

For hotels there, The Lenox  is one of the most popular and right next to the beautiful Boston Public Library; see my top recommendations for Back Bay hotels for more options.

A more budget option would be Mission Hill, which is a residential area closer to Northeastern and Wentworth. Here are some apartment rentals in Mission Hill , but make sure to pick options close to the T.

There are two other neighborhoods you can consider, but I wouldn’t particularly recommend them:

• South End (expensive) —this is a very posh and artsy residential area, but only the border with Back Bay has easy access to the T. The Revolution Hotel is a more budget-friendly but still solid option that’s only a few blocks from the T.
• Roxbury (budget) —there are fewer things to do here, and there aren’t really any T stops unless you’re on the outskirts near the Orange line. This area also has a higher violent crime rate than other areas in Greater Boston (people say it’s safe if you’re smart, but you should just keep this in mind). For popular hotels here, Residence Inn is well-reviewed.

Boston University

T line: Green (B, but all can work)

Boston University is right along the Charles River, and there are lots of options for places to stay. Back Bay is again the nicest option, giving you easy access to campus and the city.

Other solid locations include:

• Fenway/Kenmore: This central area has plenty of shops and restaurants. Stay here if you want more of the big city feel. The Verb Hotel is a particularly cool, music-themed stay with retro rooms.
• Brookline: Brookline is quiet, residential, and beautiful. Unfortunately, it’s on another T line, but if you stay close to Amory Park, BU is walking distance. The Arcadian Hotel has mixed reviews, but its location is good, and you may get a good deal on room rates.
• Cambridgeport : Just across the river, Cambridgeport is residential and quiet. To get to BU’s campus, you can walk across the BU bridge (and get amazing views of the Boston skyline). I recommend Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge as it’s right along the river and less than a mile’s walk to BU. This hotel is perfect if you’re visiting both BU and MIT.
• Allston: This is a younger neighborhood with lots of murals and ethnic food. I would avoid Lower Allston only because it’s not well-connected by transport. The Farrington Inn  is pretty much the only option in central Allston, and while it’s budget, it has very mixed reviews.

Boston College

T line: Green (B, C)

Brookline—This area (technically its own city) is quiet, beautiful, and residential. Stay around the Cleveland Circle area for access to small shops/restaurants and BC’s campus (Chestnut Hill Reservoir is perfect for morning runs). AC Hotel by Marriott For a more commercial/fun area, I recommend Coolidge Corner, which is closer to downtown Boston. Courtyard by Marriott is a good hotel option here.

Brighton—Many BC students live in Brighton; it’s close to campus and you can get into downtown Boston in 40 minutes. Make sure to stay near the B line, or you’ll have to rely on buses, which take longer. Here are some apartment rentals in Brighton .

Allston—This young neighborhood is home to lots of street art and ethnic food. Avoid Lower Allston only because it’s not well-connected by transport. The Farrington Inn  is pretty much the only option in central Allston, and while it’s budget, it has very mixed reviews.

Tufts University

T line: Green (E)

Tufts is in a residential area in Medford, which, frankly, isn’t the most exciting place to stay (I lived in Medford for a few months). There aren’t even any hotels close to campus, but there are a few apartment rentals . However, the nice thing about Medford is the new Green line extension right on campus, which gets you into the city in 25 minutes.

For a more fun but still lower-cost location, try Gilman Square in Somerville. There are lots of independent shops and restaurants within walking distance (near Union Square), and you’ll be on-campus in 10 minutes with the T. Here are some apartment rentals in the area.

For the most central location with easy access to Tufts, the area around North Station is your best bet. You’ll make it to campus in 20 minutes while being in the heart of the city. An extra convenient hotel is citizenM Boston North Station , which is right above the station and offers skyline views and modern design.

Brandeis University and Bentley University

Commuter Rail: Fitchburg line from North Station

These two universities are actually not accessible with Boston’s local transportation system; you have to take the Commuter Rail. You can stay directly in the college town of Waltham, which has several apartment rentals (the hotels are further away from campus). The Commuter Rail even gets you into downtown Boston in 25 minutes, but keep in mind it’s not as frequent as the T.

If you’re visiting other colleges, it’ll be more convenient to stay near North Station in Boston, as you’ll be able to easily take both the Commuter Rail and the T. The hotel citizenM Boston North Station is right above the station and offers skyline views and modern design.

Wellesley College

Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester line from Back Bay

Wellesley’s charming campus is in a similarly sweet college town. I lived in Wellesley for a summer, and there are quite a few shops and restaurants on Central Street, the main street going through town. If you’re only visiting Wellesley, it’s not a bad idea to stay in the town and get a feel for it (here are some apartment rentals ). You can get to Back Bay in Boston with the Commuter Rail in 35 minutes.

However, if you’re visiting other schools, it’s better to stay in Back Bay. This Boston neighborhood is my top-recommended place to stay in general, as it’s conveniently-located, full of things to do, and home to quaint buildings. The Lenox  is one of the most popular and right next to the beautiful Boston Public Library; see my top suggested Back Bay hotels for more options.

UMass Boston

UMass Boston is in the Southern part of the city, right by the water and near popular beaches. You can stay right next to campus, close to the JFK/UMass T stop in Dorchester ( DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston Bayside is a good option). However, the area is near a major highway, so be aware that there could be some traffic noise if you stay in this area.

If you’re visiting other colleges, staying closer to downtown will save you some time. The Downtown Crossing and Park St stops on the Red Line can transfer you to the Green and Orange lines. HI Boston Hostel is a budget option, while The Godfrey Hotel is a more posh stay.

South Boston is also close to UMass campus, but most of the area is far from the T, and there’s not as much to do. However, there are a lot of apartment rentals , so you may still find an option near the T.

Bunker Hill Community College

T line: Orange

Bunker Hill Community College is in residential Charlestown, a historic neighborhood north of downtown Boston. You can certainly stay in Charlestown; while there aren’t many hotels, there are some charming apartment rentals in historic homes . Bunker Hill Community College actually has its own T stop, which is only one stop away from downtown Boston, so it’s quite convenient. Just make sure to check if your stay is near the T, as much of Charlestown is far from this public transit stop.

One area I love is Assembly Square in Somerville. It’s two stops north of Bunker Hill Community College, and here, you’ll find an outdoor mall with restaurants, shops, hotels, bars, and a movie theatre. La Quinta is a budget stay and The Row Hotel is upscale.

Finally, you can also always stay around North Station. citizenM Boston North Station is right above the station and offers skyline views and modern design.

Let me know in the comments if you have any questions, or if there are other campuses you want me to cover in this post!

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These Are The 10 Most Beautiful College Campuses In New England

• Some of the most beautiful college campuses in the US can be found in New England.
• Dartmouth College, a member of the Ivy League, has a charming small-town campus with tree-lined streets and historic buildings.
• Boston University's Charles River campus offers scenic river views and green spaces, making it a great place to explore in the heart of Boston.

It might not occur to travelers to add a college campus to their travel itinerary, but there are some truly impressive institutions in America; in fact, many of the most beautiful college campuses in the US are tourist attractions in themselves, especially those in New England - a region famed for its scenic fall hikes .

The college campuses in many scenic New England towns are among the prettiest college campuses in the world . From the charming Ivy Leagues in Boston to estate-like buildings in Rhode Island, these are some of the most beautiful college campuses across New England’s six states that are worth checking out.

There are six states that make up the region commonly referred to as “New England”. These are Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College is one of the most beautiful colleges in New England; it's a member of the prestigious Ivy League and has been educating young minds in New England since 1769.

The campus is like a charming small town, with tree-lined streets and historic brick buildings. Fall is undoubtedly the best season to visit the campus for vibrant foliage.

• State: New Hampshire
• Address: Hanover, NH 03755, USA
• Famous Alumni: Dr. Seuss, Robert Frost, Mindy Kaling

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Boston University

Boston University is a private research institution with two campuses right in Boston. The two campuses are the Charles River campus and the Medical campus, a few miles away, which is served by a free shuttle.

The Charles River campus might be the more scenic of the two to wander through with river views and lots of green spaces to enjoy. There are plenty of great Boston hotels to book near both campuses.

• State: Massachusetts
• Address: Boston, MA 02215, USA
• Famous Graduates: Jason Alexander, Howard Stern, Julianne Moore

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Emerson College

Emerson College is the only college in the United States that focuses exclusively on communication and the arts in a liberal arts medium.

One of the most beautiful universities in New England, Emerson College was established in 1880 in Boston and has a historic yet urban charm that makes visitors feel like they’re entering a separate city in the heart of Boston.

• Address: 120 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
• Famous Alumni: Jennifer Coolidge, Jay Leno, Henry Winkler

Connecticut College

Connecticut College is a historic institution that was founded in 1911. The private college is home to an impressive 750-acre arboretum and has a waterfront view of the Long Island Sound.

In stark contrast to the vast nature areas on this campus are historic buildings with modern sculptures like The Athey Center for Performance and Research.

• State: Connecticut
• Address: 270 Mohegan Ave Pkwy, New London, CT 06320, USA
• Famous Alumni: Joan Rivers, Sean Spicer, Estelle Parsons

Wellesley College

Wellesley College is another one of the most beautiful New England colleges located just outside of Boston and sits on a beautiful 500-acre campus with a private lake, a golf club, and hardwood forests. Bike paths and walking paths make this a place for staying active while studying or visiting.

The college was founded in 1870 and first opened in 1875. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., a landscape architect, said of Wellesley's landscape in 1902 , that it was, “...not merely beautiful, but with a marked individual character not represented so far as I know on the ground of any other college in the country."

• Address: 106 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
• Famous Alumni: Nora Ephron and Hillary Clinton

Middlebury College

Middlebury College is a gorgeous campus nestled in the vast landscapes of Vermont was founded in 1800. The college values the environment of the campus and embraces its natural setting in the Champlain Valley.

Surrounded by the Green Mountains to the east and the Adirondacks to the west, nature is a key part of this esteemed institution, which easily earns its place among the most beautiful New England universities to visit​​​​​​.

• State: Vermont
• Address: 14 Old Chapel Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
• Famous Alumni: Amanda Plummer and Cassidy Freeman

Boston College

Boston College was founded in Boston’s South End in 1863 , and today, it's one of the most beautiful New England college campuses to visit. It’s a photogenic place to explore in the heart of New England, and it's worth a visit for those looking for a campus tour on any trip to Boston.

Notable structures include Gasson Hall and the Alumni Stadium (home of the Eagles). Take a stroll down scenic Linden Lane in the main campus which is in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Newton, a short drive from Boston.

• Address: 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA
• Famous Alumni: Amy Poehler, Matt Ryan, Chris O’Donnell

Harvard University

Harvard isn’t just an Ivy League school, it’s one of the most famous places in Massachusetts to visit. The iconic school is home to the oldest library system in the United States and a whopping 15 museums, running from science and history museums to living collections and art museums.

There are plenty of amazing experiences at Harvard , so it’s easy to spend a full day touring the campus and still not manage to see everything!

• Address: 86 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA 02138
• Famous Alumni: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Barack Obama, Natalie Portman

Bennington College

Bennington offers plenty to do and see , including Bennington College, which is home to one of the most beautiful campuses in Vermont. It boasts a quaint campus with a low-key look that isn’t like the towering buildings and immense size of colleges like Harvard or Boston.

Bennington is a beautiful New England college; it has expansive green spaces, forests that are stunning shades of orange, red, and yellow during fall, and estate-like buildings. It was established in 1932 and feels like a countryside escape.

• Address: 1 College Dr, Bennington, VT 05201, USA
• Famous Alumni: Peter Dinklage, Holland Taylor

Salve Regina University

Salve Regina University has a gorgeous campus in Newport, Rhode Island, that is worth visiting when in the area. The 80-acre campus is unique and has been said to offer a “tour of the great architectural works of the Gilded Age” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

If that’s not enough reason to visit, this beautiful New England campus is on seven contiguous estates and is home to over 20 historic buildings.

• State: Rhode Island
• Address: 100 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA
• Famous Alumni: Betty Hutton, Arnold Resnicoff

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Where to Stay for Visiting Colleges in Boston

A team of Oyster reporters spent weeks exploring 48 top hotels in Boston. We slept in the beds, ate in the restaurants, tested the service, and scoped out the neighborhoods, all with an eye toward selecting the most distinguished properties. Here’s a list of some of our favorite hotels for visiting colleges in Boston. (Note that we did not include universities outside the city proper, such as Tufts and Boston College.)

Eliot Hotel

Back bay, boston, massachusetts, united states.

On a quaint treelined street close to Berklee College of Music, this French-inspired, 95-unit Back Bay boutique offers mostly spacious, elegant suites with (smallish) marble bathrooms, an award-winning French restaurant and sashimi bar, free passes to Boston Sports Club, and services (reservations, room service, turndown) that guests can schedule through revolutionary in-room touch-screens.

• Other hotels nearby: Sheraton Boston, Hilton Boston Back Bay

Hotel Commonwealth

Every detail at the 148-room Hotel Commonwealth suggests affluence and tastefulness, from the gilded lobby tables to the tall, plush red chairs. But under all those proper airs, the hotel is consistently comfortable and bursting with modern conveniences. Its location in Kenmore Square, a pleasant pocket of Back Bay, is amid the restaurants, shops, and student hangouts around Boston University.

• Other hotels nearby: Eliot Hotel, Sheraton Boston, Hilton Boston Back Bay

Four Seasons Hotel Boston

Downtown and waterfront boston, boston, massachusetts, united states.

The Four Seasons is one of the city's top luxury hotels and overlooks a section of the beautiful, flowering Public Garden just three minutes down the street from Emerson College. The superb staff is the best in Boston; the rooms are thoughtfully laid out and tastefully decorated in tones of blue, gold, taupe, and white; and the beautiful, 44-foot-long pool is a serene place to relax, with park views through floor-to-ceiling windows.

• Other hotels nearby: Ritz-Carlton Boston, Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers

The Charles Hotel

Cambridge, massachusetts, united states.

Charming rooms, two great restaurants, and a location two blocks from Harvard Square make the 294-room Charles Hotel a natural choice for those visiting Harvard. The 294-room property strikes a good balance between a rustic New England vibe and modern luxury, and is a pit stop for celebrity scholars, fine-dining aficionados, and alums and academics in the Harvard orbit.

• Other hotels nearby: Marriott Boston Cambridge, Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge Center, Le Meridien Cambridge

Boston Marriott Cambridge

For a reasonable price, this 26-story behemoth packs in a lot of quality and convenience: large rooms, a pool and fitness center, and a bustling Cambridge location amid MIT buildings and close to public transportation. It's one of the best chain-hotel deals in Boston.

• Other hotels nearby: Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge Center, Le Meridien Cambridge

The Colonnade Hotel

Boasting the city's only rooftop pool, this 285-room Back Bay hotel offers spacious standard rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, a fitness center with South End views, and an affordable French brasserie. Score a cheap rate and it's worth it. The Colonnade is situated just across the street from the Prudential Center mall and is within easy walking distance of Northeastern University.

• Other hotels nearby: Marriott Boston Copley Place, Sheraton Boston, Hilton Boston Back Bay

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Michigan's coaching staff has been active on the recruiting trail during this bye week, with the first signing day for the 2025 recruiting class just under two months away.

Head coach Sherrone Moore and offensive line coach Grant Newsome checked in on arguably the Wolverines' top remaining target tonight, visiting five-star Blue Valley Northwest (Kan.) Overland Park offensive tackle Andrew Babalola at his high school game on Thursday.

Michigan HC Sherrone Moore and OL coach Grant Newsome in attendance to watch 4⭐️ OT Andrew Babalola!👀 pic.twitter.com/F9QU6ZbkQ7 — Rivals (@Rivals) October 10, 2024

Michigan and Stanford have been entrenched in a battle for the 6-foot-6, 280-pounder for months, and it's a battle that could rage throughout the remainder of the 2025 cycle. Babalola also has Auburn, Oklahoma and Missouri in his 'Top 5', but the Wolverines and Cardinal have been the favorites to land the five-star for some time.

According to 247Sports Composite rankings , Babalola is considered the No. 25 overall prospect, No. 4 offensive tackle and No. 1 player from the state of Kansas in this class. He has offers from a total of 35 FBS schools, including recruiting heavyweights such as Alabama, Georgia and Oregon.

"I think every time we talk about Andrew Babalola, Michigan just seems to get a little bit more...we get a little more juiced up about Michigan each episode," On3 recruiting expert Steve Wiltfong said back in early August. "So I think Michigan and Stanford are the two that I still... I think he ends up at one of those two.

"The thing that's changed is that it used to be, when you talked to a source, it would be 'that' school and Stanford. Now some people are saying it's 'that' school and Michigan...He's the guy that, when you look at the five-stars, he's probably the last one to talk NIL. Like, he's an old-school recruitment that's just trying to do the best he can to find his best fit on and off the field. His mom has gone on the visits, his dad... just talking it over with his family. They're struggling to get it down to one, he likes all of these opportunities."

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Boston College Announces Seidner Department of Finance

This article was released by  bc news on august 29..

The Finance Department in the Carroll School of Management will be renamed the Seidner Department of Finance thanks to a major gift—the largest in the Carroll School’s history—from University Trustee Marc Seidner ’88.

The gift will provide income support for continued scholarship, research, and teaching in the Seidner Department of Finance, and will endow the Seidner University Professorship, currently held by Nobel laureate Paul M. Romer. Through the gift, Finance becomes the University’s first named academic department and one of the few endowed departments in American higher education. 

Marc Seidner

Seidner, the chief investment officer for non-traditional strategies, a managing director, generalist portfolio manager, and member of the Investment Committee  of Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO), said he made the gift in recognition of the transformative education both he and his daughter Alexis ’24 received at Boston College, and to further strengthen the Finance Department, which is ranked seventh in the most recent  U.S. News  survey of undergraduate programs and ninth globally in the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities.

“Our philanthropy is a thank you to Boston College for taking a chance on me as a student and equipping me with the toolkit to succeed personally and professionally,” said Seidner. 

“It is also a way to show my appreciation for the profession of finance, and to help prepare the next generation of financial professionals to enhance the critical role finance plays in the global economy. Finally, it is a way for me to show my respect and admiration for (John and Linda Powers Family Carroll School of Management Dean) Andy Boynton, department chair Ronnie Sadka, and the finance faculty for their world-class research achievements and for what they have done over many decades to make BC’s Finance Department one of the premier undergraduate programs in the country and the world.” 

The gift, a collective decision in philanthropic pursuits by Marc, Mary Lou, Casey, and Alexis Seidner, is the latest in a series of contributions to key University priorities that Seidner and his family have made to Boston College, including endowing the inaugural Seidner Family Executive Directorship of the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, held by Laura Steinberg.

“ My hope and expectation are that the gift helps the Finance Department to build upon its proud history of matriculating outstanding students to manage an increasingly complex global market system—individuals who will continue to make a real difference in the world and in the lives of others. Excellence is a constant, continual, and regenerative pursuit. I hope the gift will help BC to continue to live up to its motto. ”

Andy Boynton, Powers Family Dean of the Carroll School of Management

“Marc has been a leading voice on the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees, and he has been instrumental in advancing the University's most important strategic goals over the past decade,” said Provost and Dean of Faculties David Quigley. “His support for the Schiller Institute's Executive Directorship has now been matched by our first-ever naming gift for an academic department. The Seidner family's generosity has been essential in sustaining Boston College’s institutional momentum.”

Added Andy Boynton, “Marc’s extraordinary success in the world of finance and his philanthropic generosity have enabled us to attract academic royalty in Paul Romer and to advance an academic department that is one of the best in the world. But what impresses me most about Marc is how his career, his heart, and his spirit align with the University’s motto ‘Ever to Excel.’ We are grateful for all that he has done for the Carroll School and Boston College.”

A leading portfolio manager and strategist in fixed income and global financial markets, Seidner began his career at Fidelity Management and Research Company, taking subsequent advancing roles at Standish Mellon Asset Management and Harvard Management Company before joining PIMCO in 2009.

One of the world’s largest global investment firms, PIMCO oversees more than seventy mutual funds and manages investments for a wide range of clients, including public and private pensions and retirement plans. It also serves as an advisor and asset manager to companies, central banks, educational institutions, foundations, and endowments. Based in Newport Beach, Calif., PIMCO has ten offices worldwide and almost $2 trillion in assets under management.

In addition to his philanthropic support of BC, Seidner has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2019, serving on the Investment and Endowment and Academic Affairs committees. He is a former member and co-chair of the Board of Regents and a member of the Parents Leadership Council. He has also been actively involved in the Carroll School’s annual Finance Conference, which draws the world’s leading finance experts to examine pertinent issues in the field.  

The Seidner gift supports Boston College’s Soaring Higher campaign, which seeks to raise critical funding for academic priorities, financial aid, and student life. To date, $1.47 billion has been raised towards the campaign’s $3 billion goal.

“My hope and expectation are that the gift helps the Finance Department to build upon its proud history of matriculating outstanding students to manage an increasingly complex global market system—individuals who will continue to make a real difference in the world and in the lives of others,” said Seidner. “Excellence is a constant, continual, and regenerative pursuit. I hope the gift will help BC to continue to live up to its motto.”

BC Provost and Dean of Faculties David Quigley

Quigley said he is particularly grateful to Seidner and his family for the gift, which demonstrates their deep connection to Boston College and appreciation for the distinctive Jesuit education it provides.  

“Marc reflected on his own experience as an economics major at BC as he supported his daughter Alexis's undergraduate years in the Carroll School of Management,” said Quigley. “He takes great pride in the Seidner family's multigenerational connection to Boston College, and marvels at the many ways in which Alexis and her friends have benefited from the University's contemporary vitality.”

Quigley says that he also hopes this inaugural department-naming gift will inspire other alumni and parents to follow suit.

“The Seidner gift has enabled us to establish the Seidner University Professorship, held by one of the nation’s leading economists, and the Center for the Economics of Ideas, and will continue to support faculty in their scholarship, research, and teaching in the Carroll School of Management,” said Quigley. “It is a gift that will pay dividends to the University for years to come.”

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