UMass Boston

Future Beacon Option

If you already applied to UMass Boston but were not admissible, the Future Beacon Option lays out a plan for you to transfer to UMass Boston at a later date. While your academic credentials do not quality for admission to UMass Boston at this time, follow these steps to become a UMass Boston student in a future semester:

  1. Choose a regionally accredited institution, such as a local community college.
  2. Complete 12 credits of college level course work at a 2.5 GPA or higher. We recommend courses in the Arts and Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Natural Sciences, and English Composition (above the 100 level).
    • If you return to an institution you previously attended, your cumulative GPA must also be at least a 2.5 to be admissible. Additionally, if you have previously taken courses at UMass Boston, you must be in good academic standing.
    • Remedial/college preparatory courses are not considered college level, and therefore will not fulfill the requirements. Pass/fail courses will also not meet the requirements
  3. Reapply for a new term. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will maintain your records from your previous application for one year. Visit this page for instructions on how to reapply.
  4. Submit your updated official transcripts from the new institution you attended. Be sure to send these transcripts and your Reactivation Form prior to any posted deadlines for the new semester you would like to apply for.

Bunker Hill Community College

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If you've applied to UMass Boston but were not admissible, the Future Beacon Option at Bunker Hill Community College makes it easy to enroll at Bunker Hill Community College and then transfer to UMass Boston in a future semester. UMass Boston and Bunker Hill Community College have established a partnership that will make this transition very easy. By choosing to participate in this program, you can take advantage of the following benefits:

  • No need to fill out an additional application. UMass Boston will share your information with Bunker Hill.
  • In addition to the advising resources and support offered at Bunker Hill, you will have additional support about all transfer planning from UMass Boston's Transfer Enrollment Counselor.
  • When you are ready to transfer, your reactivation will be made easy and the fee will be waived.

Transfer when you are ready, after earning an Associate's degree, or after earning just 12 credits of college level course work (with a 2.5 GPA or higher). To participate you must complete the program participation form.

Note: Successful completion of the Future Beacon Option does not guarantee admission to the Nursing, Engineering, or Management (Business) programs at UMass Boston. Other majors or programs may also be excluded based on limited availability or special requirements.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Roxbury Community College

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If you've applied to UMass Boston but were not admissible, the Future Beacon Option at Roxbury Community College makes it easy to enroll at Roxbury Community College and then transfer to UMass Boston in a future semester.  UMass Boston and Roxbury Community College have established a partnership that will make this transition very easy. By choosing to participate in this program, you can take advantage of the following benefits:

  • No need to fill out an additional application. UMass Boston will share your information with Roxbury Community College.
  • In addition to the advising resources and support offered at Roxbury Community College, you will have additional support about all transfer planning from a dedicated transfer counselor. 
  • When you are ready to transfer, complete the Joint Admissions Confirmation Form and we will waive the application fee.

Transfer when you are ready, after earning an Associate's degree, or after earning just 12 credits of college level coursework (with a 2.5 GPA or higher). To participate you must complete the program participation form.

Note: Successful completion of the Future Beacon Option does not guarantee admission to the Nursing, Engineering, or Management (Business) programs at UMass Boston. Other majors or programs may also be excluded based on limited availability or special requirements.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Note: Successful completion of the Future Beacon Option does not guarantee admission to the Nursing, Engineering, or Management (Business) programs at UMass Boston. Other majors or programs may also be excluded based on limited availability or special requirements.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 617.287.6100.