Gateway Scholars

The Gateway Scholars Program for STEM supports first generation and students of color through the introductory courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, psychology and neuroscience that form the foundation for most STEM majors at Boston College.聽Gateway allows students to persevere within the STEM majors, explore various careers and paths, and develop a sense of community and belonging at 糖心vlog直播平台.聽

At a Glance

Advising

Students in the Gateway Scholars Program are connected to a faculty advisor in a STEM Department and enrolled in science classes that facilitate one-on-one interactions with science faculty and teaching assistants.

Cohort Development

聽The program is designed to provide academic support as well as specific activities to build a vibrant community of students who collectively work together on common STEM goals throughout the entire four years at 糖心vlog直播平台.

Custom Care

We prepare students to take the next step toward their academic and professional development by exploring their unique course sequencing and Gateway programming.聽聽

The Gateway Scholars Program for STEM provides students with several Gateway-specific聽Academic Pathways聽for foundational courses in Biology and Chemistry with discussion groups that facilitate one-on-one interaction with science faculty and teaching assistants. Students are connected to a science faculty advisor for advising seminars. Dedicated Biology and Chemistry faculty are identified to offer consistency in academic advising and guidance. A strong peer mentoring program among Gateway students allows for additional support within the program and fosters a sense of community.

Below are the three academic pathways that students select in order to navigate the STEM course offerings. The pathway is determined with an academic advisor and based on high school coursework and individual student needs.

Easing into things

SemesterFreshmanSophomoreJuniorSenior
Fall
General Biology
Year-Long Calc
Gen Chem 1
Bio Lab
Ecology & Evolution
Systems Elective
Biology Elective
Organic Chem 1
Advanced Exp.
Biology Elective
Physics 1
SpringMolecules & Cells
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Year-Long Calc
Gen Chem 2
Calc 2
Genes
Biology Elective
Organic Chem 2
Biology Elective
Physics 2

Mid-pace

SemesterFreshmanSophomoreJuniorSenior
Fall
Gen Chem 1
Calc 1 (or 2)
Organic Chem 1
Bio Lab
Ecology & Evolution
Physics 1
Systems Elective
Advanced Exp.
Biology Elective
SpringGen Chem 2
Molecules & Cells
Organic Chem 2
Genes
Physics 2
Biology Elective
Biology Elective
Biology Elective

Full throttle!

SemesterFreshmanSophomoreJuniorSenior
Fall
Gen Chem 1
Calc 1 (or 2)
Ecology & Evolution
Organic Chem 1
Bio Lab
Physics 1
Systems Elective
Advanced Exp.
Biology Elective
SpringGen Chem 2
Calc 2 (if needed)
Molecules & Cells
Organic Chem 2
Genes
Physics 2
Biology Elective
Biology Elective
Biology Elective

The Biology department at Boston College offers undergraduates the opportunity to fully participate in research activities through Advanced Lab Courses, research in a faculty lab, or off-campus research. Gateway students have the additional advantage of having access to the following:

  • One week intensive boot camp for lab research between the fall and spring semester
  • Gateway-specific advanced lab courses
  • Advising and assistance in finding and securing research opportunities

In line with Boston College鈥檚 mission of educating the whole person and not just their scholastic endeavors, the Gateway Scholars program offers a variety of professional development opportunities designed to enhance your education and prepare you for life past graduation. These events include:

  • Resume workshops
  • Career exploration panels
  • Professional networking events
  • Graduation receptions
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