A list of Boston area hotels and accommodations is available at this location. It is recommended that hotel reservations should be made and guaranteed at least one year in advance as there are more than 50 college and university commencements in the Greater Boston Metropolitan Area in May. It is strongly recommended that you guarantee your reservation. You may prefer to make your reservation through Central Reservation Service 617-569-3800 or 800-332-3026. You may conduct your own search through Google, Yahoo, SearchBoston.com or the Boston Convention & Visitors' Bureau at 888-SEEBOSTON or www.bostonusa.com.

Boston College Club
Congratulations new alumni!  The BC Club welcomes graduates and their families to come experience the BC Club on a special graduate pass.  Join us between May 18-25 for lunch or dinner, and dessert for the graduate is complimentary.  Located on the 36th floor of the Bank of America building in downtown Boston, the BC Club is the perfect spot to celebrate and enjoy superb service, excellent food and fabulous views of the city and Boston Harbor.  Check out our website at www.bostoncollegeclub.com. 

University Hosts, identified by a maroon badge inscribed "University Host," and a straw hat will be stationed throughout the campus to provide any assistance that may be needed on Commencement Day.

Travel is extremely slow because of heavy traffic. If you drive, allow ample time for reaching the campus. Boston College is easily accessible by public transportation from most area hotels.

Guests should remember that there will be a lot of walking and stair climbing. Comfortable footwear is recommended. Since the University Commencement and a number of other ceremonies are held outdoors, it is suggested that guests also bring suitable protection against the heat of the day and rain gear in case of rain.

Guests and graduates are asked not to use cell phones during the ceremonies. Cell phone use during the ceremonies, including the procession across campus, is disruptive to guests, graduates and ceremony participants.

Medical Services will be available at the First Aid Station located on the ground level under Section U at the northeast (Gate E) corner of Alumni Stadium.

Smoking is prohibited in all Boston College buildings, including Alumni Stadium.

Rest Rooms
    Alumni Stadium
        Ground level on all sides
        Mezzanine level on the
            east (Boston) side
    Conte Forum
        Concourse level

Lost and Found
    Boston College Police Department
         617-552-4440.

Boston College Bookstore/Gift Shops
  Commencement Weekend:

  The Bookstore, McElroy Commons
     Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
     Sunday -10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
     Monday - 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

  The Hillside Shop
     Saturday -10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
     Sunday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
     Monday - 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  Monday:

  Gift Shops
  Alumni Stadium (Tent-Across from Gate D)
        8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  Conte Forum
        12 Noon to 3:00 p.m.
   

Class of 2012 T-shirts

The Commemorative Class of 2012 T-shirts, featuring the names of all those receiving bachelor’s degrees, will be available for $20 at Corcoran Commons, Alumni Stadium, Gate A and Gate D, and in front of St. Ignatius Church on Commencement day. They will also be available prior to Commencement from the Boston College Bookstore, in McElroy Commons and the Hillside shop. To purchase shirts in advance of Commencement Day please contact the bookstore at 800-978-0978 or order online via www.bcbookstore.com.

Be sure to stop by to purchase Boston College memorabilia to celebrate this very special occasion.

Dining Facilities
    Friday, May 18 to Sunday, May 20
        Corcoran Commons
           7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
    Monday, May 21      
        Corcoran Commons
           6:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
        Beans, Creams & Dreams
           (at Lower Campus Plaza)
            7:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
        Hillside Café
           7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
       

Water Stations
    Alumni Stadium
         Ground & Mezzanine Levels
     Recreation Complex
          East wing

Concession Stands (food and beverages) 
    Alumni Stadium
         West Side 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    Conte Forum
        8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Coffee and Pastry Stations
    Alumni Stadium (Gate A & Gate D)
        7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Fresh Floral Bouquets
    Corcoran Commons
    Alumni Stadium (Gate A & Gate D)
    St Ignatius Church (front)
    Chestnut Hill Mall Satellite parking area

ATMs
    McElroy Commons 
        Bookstore Lobby, Beacon St. side
    Walsh Hall 
        outside main entrance
    Corcoran Commons 
        inside main entrance
    Maloney Hall
        first floor, next to elevator
    Conte Forum Concourse 
        southeast corner