Check-in Links

Freshman Check-in    |    Upperclassmen & Transfers Check-in

Residential Life Central Office Hours

Where:

Maloney Hall, Suite 220 — View map

When:

NO MOVE-IN is allowed for any students on Saturday, September 1 due to the Boston College vs. Miami football game.

Mail & Package Centers

Boston College Mail and Package Centers will be open for extended hours during Fall Opening:

Mail and package addressing has changed. Please review the updated information.

Mailbox combinations are now viewable from the Agora Portal! Login using your BC credentials, click "My Services," and look for "Mailbox Combination" under "Other Services."

Insurance

Gallagher Koster is pleased to offer Boston College students a comprehensive personal-property plan that provides tremendous property protection for students at extremely competitive rates, along with an exclusive ZERO deductible plan.

This specially designed insurance plan will cover losses that a Homeowner’s Policy generally does not. Coverage includes, but is not limited to, damage to computers, cell phones, books, clothes, and electronics. Students who suffer a financial loss to their personal property as a result of theft, fire, water damage, accidental damage, vandalism, flood, earthquake, etc. will be insured and protected by this policy.

For an overview of the different plans, please view the Personal Property Brochure, or visit Gallagher Koster's web site to get additional information and enroll online.

Parking Notice

Please be reminded that only cars with valid parking permits are allowed to be parked on campus. Cars that do not have a valid permit will be ticketed and/or towed.

For policies and questions about parking, please visit BC Transportation & Parking.

Financial Obligations

Any student with an outstanding financial obligation as of August 27 will have their Meal Plan suspended. If you have an outstanding balance on your student account, please contact the Office of Student Services at (617) 552-3300.

Living Off-Campus

If you are not planning to return to on-campus housing for the 2011-2012 academic year and have not notified our office, please fill out a Leave of Absence form on the Agora Portal. Failure to notify Residential Life could result in a loss of future on campus housing.

Safety and Security

Safety and security is a priority at Boston College. We want to ensure that your room/suite/apartment is as safe as possible.

Please note: Candles, incense, and other sources of open flame; torchière style-halogen lights and lamps; two-prong extension cords; and personal mattresses and egg-crate mattress pads will be confiscated and discarded without compensation to the owner.

Regular Health & Safety Inspections will be conducted in all residential areas to ensure your room is safe and secure. To learn more, check our Safety & Security Policies.

Damage Reports

Every summer, the Office of Residential Life and Facilities Services sends out a team to inspect and report on the condition of each living space at Boston College. Prior to check-in, the latest inspection of the rooms and their furniture is placed online. After check-in, it is the responsibility of each resident on campus to confirm the results of this inspection.

Residents are urged to report discrepancies that they find between the conditions listed online and what they find in their room upon check-in. If no discrepancies are reported, it is assumed that the resident has agreed with the University's inspection results.

During the academic year (Health & Safety inspections) and upon check-out, all rooms are inspected again. If the condition of the room differs from the initial inspection, the residents of the room will be charged for any damages or excessive trash.

This mandatory process is completed by using the Room Inventory form within My ResLife on the Agora Portal. This form must be completed before the first day of classes to be considered valid.

Please note: The Room Inventory form does not generate a Work Order. If any Facilities issues need immediate attention, please submit a Work Order via the Agora Portal.

Moving and Storage Units

No personal moving companies, door-to-door, or storage units (a/k/a PODs) will be allowed onto campus. A limited number of carts are available at some residence halls. It is recommended that you bring your own dolly or cart to facilitate your move.

Since Boston College has no on-campus storage facility, BC Student Agencies has contracted Piece by Piece Storage to handle all summer, semester, and year-long storage. For information, please visit PieceByPieceStorage.com's page for BC students.

Piece by Piece Storage is the only storage company authorized by Boston College to be on campus. Therefore, any business done with other companies cannot be guaranteed.

On-Campus Vendors

Rackraiser®

(978) 766-9938
Raise your bed up to 20" or 25" off the floor.
**The RackRaiser web site lists this item as being out of stock; however, they have a limited number reserved for Boston College students. Please call them directly to place your order. You may also purchase them on campus during both opening days.
Recommended for the following areas only: Shaw, Greycliff, Vanderslice, 90 St. Thomas More, Ignacio (B Side Only), Gabelli, Voute, & the Modular Apartments.
New orders may be placed and pre-purchased items may be picked up outside of Corcoran Commons from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on September 2nd and 3rd.
Purchase cost: $82.95–$97.65

Microfridge

Rent through Rackraiser: (978) 766-9938
Order your refrigerator/freezer/microwave oven rental online, and it will be delivered to your room prior to check-in!
New orders may be placed outside of Corcoran Commons from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on September 2nd and 3rd.
Rental cost: $225.00

Fire Shield Surge Protectors

(978) 766-9938
Boston College recommends these 3-prong surge protectors for all your electronic equipment.
New orders may be placed and pre-purchased items may be picked up outside of Corcoran Commons from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on September 2nd and 3rd.

Your Cleaners

(617) 552 9274
Location: 90 St. Thomas More, Stuart Hall
Professional dry-cleaning service: Clothing, household items, laundry service, tailoring, and alterations.
25 lbs./week for $302.50; 35 lbs./week for $454.00 (best value)

Zipcar

(866) 4-ZIPCAR
Wheels when you want them
Join for only $50/year!
Includes gas, parking, and insurance from $9.25/hour
Must be 21 years old to join