Mission

Providing high-quality educational opportunities to students who would not otherwise have access to them reflects a longstanding Jesuit tradition of service to incarcerated populations. As part of the Boston College community, the ¶¶ÒõÊÓÆµPEP shares the University's commitment to upholding the value of a liberal arts education, addressing complex societal challenges, and contributing to the common good. 

From the Provost

The Boston College Prison Education Program draws on a centuries-long history of Jesuit educators working with the incarcerated. I am proud of how this mission-driven program brings the transformative power of a Boston College liberal arts education to students at MCI-Shirley. Having taught in the program, I know first-hand just how powerful the experience has been for students and faculty alike.
Dr. David Quigley, Provost and Dean of Faculties
A tent set up for a graduation ceremony

¶¶ÒõÊÓÆµPEP celebrated its first graduating class with a commencement ceremony inside the prison yard at MCI-Shirley in 2024. 

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