In 2020, Boston College and Pine Manor College signed an integration agreement that established the Pine Manor Institute for Student Success, featuring four components aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for underrepresented and first-generation students:

The Academy:听a two-part experience, includes a residential Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) for students in grades 8鈥�12 and Academic Year (AY) mentoring.

Mentoring and Academic Achievement: the home of of several academic support programs at Boston College, including McCrory-Francis Scholars.

Messina College: a two-year associate's degree college division of Boston College.听

Alumni Outreach: provides early career services for graduates of the Academy, Mentoring and Academic Achievement programs, and Messina College.

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The Academy: Your Path to Success

Free of Cost

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All Academy programs are free of cost for admitted students.

Individualized Plans


We review each student's needs to optimize outcomes.

Success Coaches

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Our Success Coaches work with students to help make their post-secondary goals possible.

Personal Support


We offer personalized coaching, tutoring, and mentorship.

About the Academy

“The Pine Manor Institute for Student Success will help increase access to high quality education for underrepresented students. Boston College was founded in 1863 to help educate Boston鈥檚 immigrant community. The Pine Manor Institute represents an extension of our mission in response to societal needs.”
William P. Leahy, S.J., University President
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