Perks of Working at BC

Discover the other "benefits" that Boston College has to offer -- discounts, cultural events, services, and facilities. This list highlights just some of them. Please call the extension given for further information.

Boston College Bookstore

  • Location: McElroy Commons
  • Phone: (617) 552-3520
  • Hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-6:30PM; Friday-Saturday 9AM-5PM
  • Employee Discount: A "20%" discount on clothing, gift ware, stationery, trade books and school supplies. Discount not applicable on text books and health and beauty aids.
  • http://www.bc.edu/bookstore

University Libraries


Robsham Theater Arts Center

  • Theater and dance events during the academic year.
  • For information on all campus arts events call the Arts Hotline at (617) 552-4000.
  • http://www.bc.edu/offices/robsham/


Music Department

  • Location: Lyons Hall 407
  • Phone: (617) 552-8720
  • Concerts scheduled throughout semester; free or at nominal fee.
  • Call to get on mailing list.
  • http://www.bc.edu/schools/cas/music/


Flynn Recreation Complex

  • Phone: (617) 552-3035
  • On-campus recreation facility for employees and students
  • Pay per visit or purchase a membership (fee includes all activities).
  • http://www.bc.edu/plex


College of Advancing Studies

  • Location: McGuinn Hall 100
  • Phone: (617) 552-3900
  • Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are eligible for 1"00%" tuition remission on courses taken in the College of Advancing Studies.
  • Call for further information.
  • http://www.bc.edu/schools/advstudies/


Boston College Children's Center

  • Location: Haley Carriage House
  • Phone: (617) 552-3356
  • Provides care for employees' and students' children between the ages of 2 years/9 months to 5 five years.
  • Yearly lottery for available space is held in fall of each year.
  • Call Barbara Krakowsky, Director, for further information.
  • Children Center Quick Reference Guide.


Career Center

  • Location: 38 Commonwealth Avenue
  • Phone: (617) 552-3430
  • Provides "how-to" career skills and career information for students and staff.
  • Services include: SIGI, a computer guidance system and the Career Resource Library.
  • http://careercenter.bc.edu/


Women's Resource Center

  • Location: McElroy Commons 213
  • Phone: (617) 552-3489
  • Open to all.
  • The Center offers lectures, workshops, discussions on women's issues.
  • Resources library available.
  • http://www.bc.edu/offices/odsd/wrc/


Campus Ministry

  • Location: McElroy Commons 215 (next to Eagle's Nest)
  • Phone: (617) 552-3475
  • Provides counseling, spiritual direction, prayer and study groups, retreats and a monthly women's prayer group.
  • Call for further information.
  • http://www.bc.edu/offices/ministry/


McMullen Museum of Art

  • Location: Devlin Hall
  • ArtsLine Phone: (617) 552-8100
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 11-4 and Saturday-Sunday 12-5 during the academic year.
  • Call for current exhibitions, lecture series and related events.
  • http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/artmuseum/


Eagle Bucks and Dining Bucks

  • Location: Student Services - Lyons Hall
  • Phone: (617) 552-3533
  • A minimum deposit of $20 may be deposited on to your BCID electronically through Agora.
  • Dining Bucks offers a "10%" point of sale discount when you make a purchase at qualifying on-campus dining locations. You'll receive an additional "10%" discount on purchases made with Dining Bucks before 9:00 a.m. and between 4:30-6:00 p.m. Eagle Bucks allow you to use your BCID for purchases both on and off campus. There are no discounts associated with Eagle Bucks.
  • More information about Eagle Bucks and Dining Bucks: http://www.bc.edu/eagleonecard