BHCC Events Calendar

Each year, BHCC students are accepted to some of the most selective colleges in the nation. But to get accepted, students need to take steps to challenge themselves and strategically plan. Students who maintain high academic achievement are encouraged to apply to selective institutions. This workshop will focus on the first two stages of transferring - Planning and Exploring - with emphasis on increasing your competitiveness for admissions. Topics will include searching for colleges, scholarships, co-curricular involvement, networking, and college transfer essays.

Transfer Information Session with Northeastern University.

Location: Boston, MA.

About: Northeastern University is renowned for their experiential learning model, high-impact research, deep partnerships, and worldwide reach. They pursue innovative ways of teaching and research that place a premium on experience and engagement with the world. Today, NEU's signature approach erases traditional boundaries, empowering not only students, but faculty, alumni, partners, and innovators to solve problems and pursue impact.

Financial Aid and Scholarships: Northeastern dedicated to meeting the full demonstrated need for each admitted student eligible for federal financial aid.

Rankings:
Ranked #54 in National Universities
Ranked #104 in Best Value Schools in the nation

Learn more about Northeastern University: northeastern.edu

Williams College is a private, residential, and liberal arts institution. The undergraduate enrollment is approximately 2,000 students.

Financial Aid and Scholarships: Williams is committed to meeting 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all students. This means that if you qualify based on your financial situation, Williams will cover your entire tuition and expenses, effectively providing you with a full scholarship.

Ranked #1 In National Liberal Arts Colleges Ranked #1 in Best Value Schools.

Learn more about Williams College: williams.edu

Transfer Admissions information session with the School of General Studies of Columbia University.

Location: New York City, NY.

About: The School of General Studies of Columbia University is a liberal arts college in created specifically for returning and nontraditional students seeking a rigorous, traditional, Ivy League undergraduate degree full or part time.

Financial Aid and Scholarships: The average annual scholarship awarded to students at Columbia GS is around $25,000—but many students receive even more, with awards reaching up to $35,000 per year.

Learn more about the School of General Studies of Columbia University: https://www.gs.columbia.edu/

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Feeling overwhelmed with classes, deadlines, and life in general? We’ve got your back. Join us for the Universal Student Success Series hosted by The Learning Commons — a 4-part workshop series designed to help you build the skills you need to succeed both in and out of the classroom!

Time Management & Organization

• Activity: Students create a weekly schedule, blocking out times for classes, study, extracurriculars, and personal time.
• Reflection: How much time are they spending on procrastination? What adjustments can they make?

No RSVP required — just bring yourself and your planner (digital or paper). Let’s build success, one strategy at a time.

September Career Events sponsored by the Office of Internships and Career Development. Register for all events on Handshake. If you have questions or need additional support from ICD please email internships@bhcc.edu or stop by N-111 between 9 a.m and 4 p.m.

Panel discussion: Representatives from the T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard Medical School

Mid-Day Meetups. Looking for a break from classes? Join us for fun, food, and friends! Brought to you by the Student Activities Office: studentactivites@bhcc.edu.

Upcoming September Events
September 16: Future-Self Letter Writing
September 18: UNO Tournament
September 23: Trivia Time!
September 25: BINGO!
September 30: Snack Time!

Details
Where: Charlestown Campus, E-337, Affinity Space
When: 1-2 p.m.

Transfer Admissions Information Session with Amherst College
Explore how Amherst College can be the next step in your academic journey and learn what makes a compelling transfer application.
Location: Amherst, MA
About: Amherst College is a highly selective liberal arts institution known for its rigorous academics, vibrant intellectual community, and commitment to diversity. With a student body of around 1,800, Amherst offers an open curriculum that encourages academic freedom and exploration. Students engage deeply with faculty in small classes and benefit from the resources of the Five College Consortium.
Financial Aid and Scholarships: Amherst is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students, including transfers. This means that if you qualify based on your financial situation, Amherst will cover your full cost of attendance—tuition, room, board, and fees—without loans.
Rankings:
Ranked #2 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #3 in Best Value Schools among liberal arts colleges
Learn more about Amherst: amherst.edu

Transfer Admissions information session with the Tufts University REAL Program.

Location: in Medford, MA.

Program for Post-Traditional Students: The REAL Program provides a full-time Tufts undergraduate education for adults seeking a Bachelor's degree. The program is intended for students who are 24 years of age or older, parents, married, veterans, or currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Financial Aid and Scholarships: Tufts proudly meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all students ensuring that financial barriers don’t stand in the way of opportunity.

Online, correspondence, or distance-learning courses will not be accepted for Tufts credit, except for online courses taken during specific terms. However, grades from these courses will still be factored into GPA calculations.

Rankings:
Ranked #40 in colleges overall in the U.S.

Learn more about the Tufts REAL Program here: https://students.tufts.edu/academic-advising-and-undergraduate-studies/resources/real-students

Transfer Information Session with Yale University

Discover what Yale University’s Eli Whitney Program has to offer and how you can make your transfer application stand out!

Location: New Haven, Connecticut

About: Yale is an Ivy League institution that is committed to improving the world today and for future generations through outstanding research and scholarship, education, preservation, and practice.

Program for Post-Traditional Students: The Eli Whitney Students Program (EWSP) is designed specifically for individuals without a bachelor’s degree who have been out of high school for at least five years. Eli Whitney students are military veterans, entrepreneurs, community and social activists, healthcare workers, artists and athletes. Some have devoted themselves to raising families. Eli Whitney students take the same in-person classes as other undergraduates and have access to the same majors, faculty, extracurricular activities, research opportunities and international experiences. The program’s flexibility allows students to enroll in classes full or part time, and many of its advisors have experience guiding adult students.

Financial Aid and Scholarships: Yale’s financial aid policies ensure that 100% of every student’s demonstrated need is met with a package that does not include loans.

Rankings:

#5 in National Universities
#10 in the World

Learn more about Yale: yale.edu

Stop by for coffee and conversation!

Stop by for coffee and conversation!

Join the Admissions & Recruitment Department to learn about the following Associate Degrees and Certificate programs: Medical Assistant Certificate, Paramedic Studies - Associate in Science, Paramedic Certificate, Patient Care Technician Certificate, Pharmacy Technician Certificate, Certified Nursing Aid - Courses, EMT course

These Programs of Study and Certificates are offered at the Chelsea Campus and are part of the Health Pathway at Bunker Hill Community College. Details about the application process, each program's admissions requirements, application deadlines and career outlook will be shared. We will also review clinical affiliations and clinical requirements.

*This is a mandatory information session for applicants applying to programs listed above for the Fall 2025 (September Start) program. *

VIRTUAL Transfer Admissions information session with Mount Holyoke College.

Location: South Hadley, MA.

About: Mount Holyoke College is a womxn’s institution leading distinguished liberal arts committed to providing the highest quality undergraduate education for womxn to enable them to develop their intellects and talents and to participate effectively and fully in society.

Programs for Post-Traditional Students: Mount Holyoke College welcomes scholars who follow unconventional paths apply for The Frances Perkins Program, which is an opportunity for students of post-traditional college age who have not yet earned an undergraduate degree.

Financial Aid and Scholarships: Mount Holyoke is committed to meeting 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all students.

Rankings:
Ranked #34 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in the nation
Ranked #34 in Best Value Schools in the nation.

Learn more about Mount Holyoke College here: mtholyoke.edu
Learn more about the Frances Perkins Program here: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/directory/departments-offices-centers/frances-perkins-program

Transfer Information Session with Emerson College.
 
Location: Boston, MA.

Discover what Emerson College has to offer and how you can make your transfer application stand out!
 
About: Emerson College is one of the most highly sought-after colleges for students in communication, arts, and liberal arts. Energized by engagement with the creative life of Boston, Los Angeles, and the Netherlands, Emerson students are thinkers and doers who develop daring ideas and bring innovation, depth, and diversity to their disciplines.
 
Financial Aid and Scholarships: Emerson offers several need-based and merit-based financial aid programs. Emerson Merit Scholarships for Transfer students: https://tinyurl.com/mwd9uj5c
 
Rankings:
Ranked #19 in Regional Universities North
Ranked #55 in Best Value Schools in the nation
Ranked #17 in Best Undergraduate Teaching in the nation

Learn more about Emerson College: emerson.edu

Facilitated by Todd Hannig

Small group sessions focused on improving skills related to the TOEFL English proficiency exam.

Are you about to graduate? Working on transfer applications? Join our Transfer Application Session!
This workshop is designed to assist students in completing their four-year college applications. Facilitators will overview the entire application process, ensuring students have a clear understanding of the requirements and steps involved. Students may use this time to complete the Common Application or other college applications, write their transfer essay, collect application materials, and have individual concerns addressed.

Are you aiming for a competitive four-year college? Learn how the Commonwealth Honors Program at BHCC can elevate your transfer application! This workshop will introduce you to the benefits of joining the Honors Program—including access to enriched coursework, faculty mentorship, and a vibrant community of motivated peers. You'll discover how completing the program signals academic excellence and intellectual curiosity to selective colleges and how it can strengthen your candidacy for selective admissions. Whether you're just starting at BHCC or planning your next steps, this session will help you chart a path toward a standout transfer application.

Learn more about the Commonwealth Honors Program: https://www.bhcc.edu/honors/

Want to learn more about what BHCC has to offer? Join our admissions staff for weekly Admissions Information sessions to answer your questions about our Associates and Certificate programs and more!

VIRTUAL Transfer Admissions information session with Smith College.

Location: Northampton, MA

About: Smith College is a womxn’s institution leading distinguished liberal arts committed to providing the highest quality undergraduate education for womxn to enable them to develop their intellects and talents and to participate effectively and fully in society.

Program for Post-Traditional Students: In addition, Smith offers The Ada Comstock Scholars Program, enables women of nontraditional college age to complete a bachelor of arts degree either part-time or full-time, with flexible options for course loads, special academic advising, career counseling and housing. Ada Comstock Scholars have come to Smith from all parts of the United States and as far as Asia and Africa. Ada students attend the same classes and fulfill the same requirements as all other Smith undergraduates.

Financial Aid and Scholarships: Smith will meet the full documented need, as determined by their college policy, of all admitted students who apply for aid by the published deadlines.

Rankings:
#14 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
#24 in Best Value Schools

Learn more about Smith College: smith.edu

Guest Speaker: Kim Mace, MGH Institute of Health Professions

October Career Events sponsored by the Office of Internships and Career Development. Register for all events on Handshake at bunkerhill.joinhandshake.com. Once registered, you will receive the room location or virtual link. If you have questions or need additional support from ICD please email internships@bhcc.edu or stop by N-111 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The essay is a critical part of the four-year college application. It is an opportunity for you to personalize your application beyond the grades and other information you have provided. Join BHCC staff to discuss ways to craft your best college essay!

Transfer Admissions information session with MIT.

Location: Cambridge, MA

About: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a world-renowned institution recognized for its leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, as well as in disciplines such as social sciences and humanities. Renowned for its competitive admissions process, MIT has consistently welcomed a small, select group of graduates from BHCC each year.

Financial Aid and Scholarships: MIT proudly meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all students reflecting its commitment to access, equity, and opportunity for all.

Rankings:
Ranked #2 in colleges overall in the nation
Ranked #2 in the world

Learn more about MIT: mit.edu

You’ve taken part in Selective College Week and likely gained a wealth of information—so what’s the next step? This debrief session with a Transfer Advisor is your chance to reflect on what you’ve learned, ask any remaining questions, and begin developing a plan to start your applications. You’ll also explore how to build a strong candidacy for selective colleges and turn your insights into action.

Facilitated by Todd Hannig

Small group sessions focused on improving skills related to the TOEFL English proficiency exam.