Back-to-school season brings a new wave of students to college campuses each fall, many of them unaware of higher education’s hidden curriculum. Inside Higher Ed compiled some considerations for ...

As the fall term winds down, many of us are thinking ahead to the winter and spring, planning courses and refreshing syllabi in anticipation of the coming year. One part of the syllabus design that ...

The college application process is arguably one of the most significant financial investments anyone makes in their life. It’s also one of the biggest emotional investments. According to The National ...

Edgar Quiroz Sanchez, a senior studying psychology and law, society and justice at the University of Washington at Seattle, has experienced new-student orientation from multiple perspectives. Today, ...

Higher education isn’t standing still–it’s transforming every day, driven by new technologies, changing student expectations, shifting job market demands, and the powerful influence of broader ...

With fewer opportunities for informal and impromptu communication in online environments, setting student expectations early on in the course is a critical step. Guiding students in what, when, and ...

After being accepted and enrolled into the program, students will engage in an orientation to better understand program expectations. The student handbook will be discussed at orientation, including ...

High school seniors have a lot of expectations about what life will be like once they move on from their parents’ homes. When I prepared to leave for college, I hunkered down in my room to make a list ...

The Office of the Dean of Students coordinates the student conduct system and oversees all matters concerning the conduct and behavior of Boston College students to ensure our community is aligned ...

Academic advising is a collaborative process built on mutual respect, honest communication, and shared responsibility. As a student, you play a key role in shaping your academic journey—but you’re not ...

High school seniors have a lot of expectations about what life will be like once they move on from their parents’ homes. When I prepared to leave for college, I hunkered down in my room to make a list ...