UMass Boston

Future Beacon Option at Roxbury Community College

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.

  • 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).
  • In addition to the advising resources and support offered at the community college, you will have additional support from a dedicated Transfer Counselor at UMass Boston.
  • When you are ready to transfer, your reapplication will be made easy, and the application fee will be waived.

Note: Successful completion of the Future Beacon Option does not guarantee admission to the Traditional Nursing (RN-BS program is eligible), 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.