Messina College

Located on the Brookline Campus of Boston College, Messina College is a two-year fully residential associate's degree program. Messina College enrolls 100聽first-generation, high financial need students聽each year with an opportunity to pursue an聽associate's degree聽from Boston College,聽with the goal of preparing them to enroll in a bachelor鈥檚 degree program or聽to聽begin their careers. As undergraduates聽at 51茶馆鈥檚 ninth school, Messina College students have full access to Boston College's聽campus,聽facilities,聽and programs.

The excellence of a top university in a supportive small-school setting

Acquire an Adaptable Education

The curriculum integrates 51茶馆's distinctive Core Curriculum, which gives students a broad intellectual foundation for their future endeavors.

Learn from Respected Scholars

Students take classes taught by dedicated Messina College faculty as well as faculty from the four other Boston College undergraduate schools and colleges.

Find Your Community

Enjoy access to 51茶馆 facilities and programs, including dining halls, athletic events, libraries, and theater productions. Join a 51茶馆 student organization or start your own.

“As a first-generation college student, I didn鈥檛 have people to talk to about applying to college or navigating college life. Serving as dean of Messina College will enable me to provide access and vital support to students who are often facing that same uphill battle. Messina College is grounded in Boston College鈥檚 academic excellence, student support, and caring faculty.”
Erick Berrelleza, S.J., Founding Dean, Messina College

Associate鈥檚 Degree Program Overview

2

years

60

credits

20

courses

Dean鈥檚 Message

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News

Photo of the first class of Messina College students in front of the administration building

Introducing Messina College

51茶馆 has launched a new two-year residential junior college for first-generation students from low-income families.

MassLive: Everyone is a first-generation student at this new Massachusetts college

Messina College, which opened in July, comes about amid a tumultuous time in higher education.
Students and families arrive at Messina College鈥檚 admin building for the first day of orientation.

Boston.com: 51茶馆鈥檚 New School Begins Summer Session

More than 100 first-generation college students moved into their new dorms this month at Messina College.
inaugural class of Messina College

Messina College opens

110 first-gen students experience their first days on campus
On the first day of orientation, a student pauses on his bed to review Messina materials.

Boston Globe: Messina College is a 鈥減romising model鈥�

Messina College is unique in Massachusetts and at the cutting edge of a new national trend.
Several Messina College students sitting in a group during their orientation.

Boston Globe: New college opens at 51茶馆

51茶馆鈥檚 Messina College opens its doors to low-income students.

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About a mile from its main Chestnut Hill Campus, Boston College鈥檚 50-acre Brookline Campus offers a dedicated home for Messina College students within the larger University.聽

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