You must activate your computer or device on the BC network to access the Internet. The BC wireless network is available in residence halls, campus buildings, and outdoor areas.

• Faculty, Staff & Students: You will need your BC username and password. If you don’t know your username, contact Student Services at (617) 552-3300. If you don’t know your password, you can reset it through Agora Portal at portal.bc.edu.
• Visitors: All visitor access ends at 6 a.m. daily. To regain access to the Internet, each day you must repeat the activation process by repeating Steps 1-4 below.
  
• If you plan on using both the wireless and wired connection, you will need to complete the steps below twice — once for the wireless connection and once for the wired connection.

To connect your computer, mobile device, tablet, or game console to the Internet at BC:

1. Connect to the "BostonCollege" wireless network.
   WARNING: "BostonCollege" and "bcsecure" are the only official BC wireless networks. Do NOT connect to any other wireless network listed!
2. Go to: http://activate.bc.edu
   Having trouble activating your smartphone, tablet, or gaming console?
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Restart your computer or device for activation to take effect. There may be a short delay after you activate before you can access the web.

• IMPORTANT: Faculty, staff & students, after you activate on the open "BostonCollege" wireless network, please switch to the secure network "bcsecure" to protect your data. For instructions, visit: www.bc.edu/secure
  

Need assistance?

Please call the Technology Help Center at 617-552-HELP (4357).