More than seventy percent of BAC students are transfer students coming from community colleges, four-year institutions, and graduate programs. In the last three years, transfer students from 28 states and 13 countries have enrolled in the BAC. Transfer students are not only accepted to the BAC—they are welcomed, and their previous life experiences are valued. Students worldwide are encouraged to explore transferring to the BAC. Upon expressing interest in the College, prospective transfer students are connected with an admissions counselor who supports them throughout the entire application process and is there to answer questions. Additionally, The BAC works closely with community colleges with architecture and design programs. Many are official articulation partners, meaning the transfer process is seamless. BAC faculty evaluate students' transcripts and clearly communicate with them about which credits and coursework will transfer to their degree. This close evaluation ensures that transfer students begin their BAC program at a level where they are appropriately challenged.
The BAC is pleased to announce Shannon Rosa Arvizu has been appointed as Chief of Staff to the President.
In this role, Sarah, MPP, MDS-SD’21, will lead the College’s newly restructured tripartite resource portfolio, which now encompasses not only philanthropic giving and alumni relations, but also grants, governmental relations, and funding.
The BAC is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Chapian as the Vice President of Finance and Administration.
The Boston Architectural College (BAC) proudly announces the reappointment of Dr. Mahesh Daas to a second five-year term starting Monday, July 1, 2024.
In a significant achievement for architectural education, the BAC has been ranked as the 4th best architecture college in America by Niche, out of 240 institutions. This ranking positions the BAC as the highest-ranking independent architecture and design school in the country and the top architecture institution in New England.
The Boston Architectural College is delighted to announce that renowned Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao will be this year's commencement speaker and recipient of an honorary doctorate.
The BAC was the first forward-thinking design school to launch an online Master of Design Studies Design for Human Health program (MDS-DHH) nearly a decade ago in 2014. Learn more about this program.
A three-year, federally funded partnership between the BAC and the University of Baltistan leads to the creation of a new archaeology degree and the preservation of ancient developments.
The BAC Online Master of Architecture degree gave Haydée Hernandez, M.Arch'23, the chance to make her dream a graspable reality.
