Undergraduate Admissions

Emmanuel College offers a rigorous education for students who possess ambitious goals and the determination to achieve them.

With more than 70 academic programs in the life and clinical sciences, business, humanities, government and politics, and education, learning at Emmanuel focuses on career preparation that will set you on a path to career success. Our unmatched location within the nation’s greatest college town provides unlimited opportunities to expand your intellectual, personal and professional horizons. Here, you’ll benefit from close collaborations with accomplished faculty members and the personal development derived from the Catholic intellectual tradition—and use those skills in classroom settings, leadership positons, and hands-on internships at world-class organizations.

Emmanuel is a place where you will shape four of the most exciting and rewarding years of your life. Get started.

No camera tricks here. Emmanuel's home in the heart of Boston is a huge part of the student experience, from internships and employment to entertainment and cultural experiences.

Welcome to Titletown. Emmanuel is just a few blocks from Fenway Park, home of the 9x World Series champion Boston Red Sox.

Classrooms contain state-of-the-art media to faciliate a variety of presentations and interactive learning.

The Wilkens Science Center is home to 14 laboratories for biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, neuroscience and other research initatives.

Here, students and faculty collaborate on groundbreaking research, and have received more than $2 million in National Science Foundation (NSF) funding over the past decade.

The units in St. Julie Hall offer the best of both worlds: independent, apartment-style living on campus in the heart of Boston.

All of Emmanuel's residence halls have ample lounge space to gather, study or host events.

Emmanuel's traditional residence halls, such as Loretto Hall, pictured here, are co-educational, and feature single-sex hall bathrooms, fully-equipped kitchens and laundry facilities, as well as lounges and other social spaces.

Emmanuel's main dining facility, the Marian Hall Dining Room, is located in the Jean Yawkey Center and offers buffet dining featuring everything from stir fry and salad bars to comfort foods and desserts for all dietary preferences.

The Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center is designed to foster interactive learning and community building. Here, students conduct research side-by-side with faculty members and take full advantage of our location in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area

Visiting Emmanuel

The best way to get a sense of all Emmanuel College has to offer is to spend some time on our campus, exploring our facilities, meeting fellow Saints and hearing from the faculty and staff who will support you on your college journey. From campus tours to Open Houses, there is a visit opportunity to meet you where you are in your college search.

We’re here to help.

The Office of Admissions is here to assist students and their families as they navigate the college search process.

Want to contact us? Give us a call or email admissions@emmanuel.edu. We offer campus tours Monday–Friday, and many other visit options. We look forward to connecting with you!

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