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Ascend Participant Application

Thank you for your interest in the Ascend Program!
This application is for current FIRST-YEAR women.

First Name

Preferred First Name (what you would write on a name tag)

Last Name

BC Email Address ([email protected])

BC Eagle Number

Cell Phone Number

We strive to ensure that all participants can fully engage in our programs comfortably. Please help us make necessary arrangements by informing us of any requirements you may have for your participation.

Allergies or Dietary Restrictions

Accommodations, access requirements, or accessibility needs

If you live OFF CAMPUS, please list your address here:

What is your T-Shirt Size?

Activities: Which Activities have you been involved with in either High School or at Boston College (so far)?

Commitment - please read carefully

Ascend is a spring semester program that runs from January to the end of April. Ascend participants are asked to make a weekly commitment (90 minutes per week) to meet in small groups with junior or senior leaders. Meeting times will be determined by the availability of the leaders and the participants. Participants are expected to attend the Ascend Overnight on Friday, January 24 - Saturday, January 25th, 2026. Please note that this retreat is mandatory for participation in the program. Additionally, participants will also be expected to attend small group activities planned by their leaders and a program-wide event during the semester.

Acceptance into this program is contingent on your ability to attend the Overnight and all meetings. Lastly, participants are asked to make a $150 program contribution to support some of the costs of the program. You do NOT need to submit your program contribution at this time, and you will not be charged when submitting this application. If you are selected to participate in Ascend, you will receive further instructions on how to submit your program contribution and/or how to request financial assistance. Please note: partial or full financial assistance will be available.
Check below to indicate that you are able to attend the Ascend Friday, January 24 - Saturday 25th, 2026:
Commitment - please read carefully
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Do you foresee anything interfering with such commitments? If so, please explain.

Please list the activities that you hope/plan to participate in this year at BC (clubs, job, etc):

Short Essay Question

Please respond to the questions below. Please keep the TOTAL of your response to 500 words or less.

Why do you want to be in Ascend? What are you most excited and nervous about your first year at BC?

THANK YOU for taking the time to complete the Ascend application. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis beginning in October and continuing through November. We will be in touch with you in October to schedule an interview. In the meantime, if you have any questions, you can email us at [email protected] or visit www.bc.edu/ascend to learn more about the program. When you are finished with the application, please select SUBMIT to complete your application in our system.