Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Transfer 101 - Prepare and Explore
(Recommended for students with 0-30 credits)
This workshop will focus on the first two stages of transferring: Preparing and Exploring. Students will receive an overview of statewide transfer programs and incentives, how to transfer credits, searching for colleges, and other resources to clarify the transfer process.
Recommended for students who are learning about transferring for the first time. Its never too early to begin thinking about transfer!
VIRTUAL UMass Boston Joint Admissions Info Session
The Future Beacons Joint Admissions partnership provides guided support and a seamless transfer experience to ensure a successful transition from your Associate degree at BHCC to your Bachelor degree at UMass Boston. Students will enjoy benefits such as:
- Advising from both BHCC and UMass Boston advisors to ensure your credits will transfer
- UMass Boston ID card with access to campus facilities
- Invitations to special events
- MassTransfer Cost Savings with a 3.0 or higher for any Associate degree
- Consideration for special Future Beacons merit scholarships
- Early course registration upon transfer to UMass Boston
New and Current Students - Get help with Applying, Course Registration, Completing the FAFSA, Student Payment and More!
About the Start Now Events
During Start Now, new students will complete two mandatory workshops:
- Financially Empowered Workshop - students learn about resources to pay for college including free community college programs MassEducate and MassReconnect. (45 minutes)
- Advising Workshop - students learn how to plan and register for their courses. (2 hours)