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Stride Application

Thank you for your interest in the Stride Program
This application is for Rising Sophomores (Class of 2029).

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

Sophomore Year Residence Hall

Room Number

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

Commitment - please read carefully

Stride participants will be asked to make a commitment to this program from late August through the end of the Fall 2026 semester (December). Stride participants must commit to the following:

Move-in by Friday, August 22, 2025 and attend a Kick-Off Experience for the entire program on Saturday, August 23, 2025. We are not able to accommodate early arrival requests prior to this date unless you receive approval directly from Residential Life.
Attend 3 Stride Night events during the fall semester (EXACT DATES TBD from 7-8PM Weeknights; a full list of dates will be provided upon invitation to the program)
Attend weekly 1-hour co-ed small group meetings with your two upperclassmen leaders and 8 other sophomores
Attend a weekend overnight about leadership, vocation, and purpose - the Halftime retreat; offered in November, February, March, or April.
Acceptance into this program is contingent on your ability to attend the Kick-Off Experience and all lectures.

Lastly, participants are asked to make a $125 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 Stride, 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 confirm your availability for the kick-off and fall lectures:
Please note that the Ascend Leads Retreat on October 24 - 26, 2025 and the Ascend Overnight on January 23 - 24, 2026 are mandatory commitments for all Leads.
Commitment - please read carefully
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Do you foresee anything interfering with such commitments? If so, please explain.

Please list ALL your activities (club, job, ect) for your sophomore year.

Essay Questions

Please respond to the questions below.

Why do you want to participate in Stride?

THANK YOU for taking the time to complete the Stride application. After the application deadline and once your application is submitted, you will receive an email with more information on signing up for an interview. If you have any questions, you can email us at [email protected] or visit www.bc.edu/stride to learn more about the program.

When you are finished with the application, please select the SUBMIT button.