Where is Newton Campus?

The Newton Campus of Boston College, located just a few miles from the Chestnut Hill Campus, primarily serves as the home of the Boston College Law School. This campus offers a more focused academic environment with specialized facilities tailored to legal education. It also houses some undergraduate residence halls, providing a unique living-learning community for first-year students.

• Law: The Boston College Law School offers a Juris Doctor (JD) program, as well as dual-degree options and specialized certificates in areas such as Environmental Law, International Law, and Business Law.
• Undergraduate Support: While the campus does not host a wide range of undergraduate courses, it supports first-year students through residential programs and access to foundational academic resources.

The Newton Campus is equipped with modern classrooms, a comprehensive law library, and moot courtrooms to facilitate practical legal training. Its serene setting, with historic buildings and green spaces, creates an ideal atmosphere for focused study and professional development. The campus fosters a tight-knit community, particularly for law students, with numerous networking opportunities, legal clinics, and extracurricular activities related to the field of law. While the academic offerings are more specialized compared to the Chestnut Hill Campus, the Newton Campus plays a critical role in Boston College’s mission to provide rigorous, values-based education. It emphasizes critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and service to the community, aligning with the university’s Jesuit principles. Students at Newton Campus benefit from close proximity to Boston’s legal and professional hubs, enhancing internship and career opportunities.