The Office of the Dean for Student Development coordinates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services promoting student development.

ODSD oversees:

• Student clubs and organizations
• Programming
• Off-campus and commuter student affairs
• Emerging Leader program
• Disability Services Office
•  Women's Resource Center
•  Undergraduate Government of Boston College
•  O'Connell House Student Union
•  John C. Murray, S.J. Graduate Center
•  Alcohol and Drug Education
•  Office of International Students and Scholars

The Dean and assistants are also responsible for coordinating policies and procedures concerning student conduct and discipline, and the judicial process.