Undergraduate RESIDENCE HALL CLOSINGS
All underclassmen on all campuses are required to vacate their rooms within 24 hours of their last exam, or by Tuesday, May 12th by 5:00 p.m., whichever comes first.
SENIOR RESIDENCE HALL CLOSINGS
All seniors are required to vacate their apartments by Monday, May 18th by 8:00 p.m.
Helpful Links:
Checkout Procedure New!
Area Checkout Locations New!
Underclassmen Checkout Schedule New!
Graduating Senior Checkout Schedule New!
Students with Extensions or Summer Housing
Extension Applications
Transition Schedules
Key Return
Checkout RESPECT - Check Lists
Senior Tips for a More Enjoyable Commencement Day
End of Year Billing
Clean Sweep - Responsible Downsizing
Microfridge Returns
Phone Deactivation
Getting your Mail
Shuttle Bus
Senior Party Registrations
Lave of Absence/Withdrawl
Opening Weekend Reminders
Do you have a question not answered here?
E-mail: transitions@bc.edu
END OF THE YEAR FLOOR MEETINGS
This information will be reviewed during an end of the year floor meeting. Please take the opportunity to ask questions. See your Resident Assistant for dates and times.
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Checkout Procedure
All underclassmen residents are required to check-out at their Area Checkout Location in order to avoid an improper checkout which can result in fees up to $200.00 and possible forfeiture of housing for the next eligable year.
If you were issued a key at check-in, you should return it at this time to avoid being charged for a lost key ($20-$50). Rooms will be inspected by the Facilities Inspection Team after you have checked out and all damages found within a room/suite/apartment will be summed and divided amongst all the room's residents. If someone wishes to claim responsibility for a particular item damaged, he/she should email reslife.billing@bc.edu from their BC account explaining such in detail.
There will be no checkouts after 9 p.m. If you must leave between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. you are responsible for checking out prior to 9 p.m. the night of your departure. Please note, the Residency Agreement is in effect as long as you remain on campus.
Area Checkout Locations
| Cheverus/Kostka/Medeiros | Cheverus RD Office |
| CLX/Fenwick | CLX/Fenwick Connector |
| College Road | Welch RD Office |
| Edmond’s Hall | Edmond’s Lobby |
| Fitzpatrick/Gonzaga/Shaw | Fitzpatrick/Gonzaga Connector |
| Newton Campus | Main Lounge of your building |
| Vanderslice/90 STM | Vanderslice Lobby |
| Walsh & Greycliff Halls | Walsh Lobby |
| Voute/Gabelli | Gabelli 2nd Floor Lobby |
| Rubenstein/Ignacio | Ignacio Lounge |
| 66 Comm. Ave | Main Lobby |
| 110 St. Thomas More | 110 Resident Director’s Office |
Underclassmen Checkout Schedule
There will be staff available according to the following schedule in your building area. To check-out prior to Saturday, May 9th, please schedule an appointment with your Resident Director.
If you live in Voute, Gabelli, Ignacio, or Rubenstein, please schedule an appointment with your Resident Director as your Checkout Locations will not be staffed acording to the following schedule.
| Saturday, May 9th | 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, May 10th | 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Monday, May 11th | 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, May 12th | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Students that fail to vacate their room or apartment by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 or that do not check out properly may forfeit their housing for the next eligable year and may receive a fine of $200.
Graduating Seniors Checkout Schedule
| Monday, May 18th | 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
Students that fail to vacate their room or apartment by 8:00 pm on Monday, May 18, 2009 or that do not check out properly may receive a fine of $200.
Non-Seniors with In-Room Extensions until Wednesday, May 13th
Residents who have been granted extensions to remain in their rooms past May 12th must check out before you leave the campus. (See above information on the Express Checkout process). The Area Checkout Locations will be open on Wednesday, May 13th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Students with Extensions for Senior Week or that
are staying for Summer Housing
• If you have been approved for Summer Student or Summer Employee Housing please use the Summer Housing Transition Schedule to determine when you must move. If you are scheduled to move on Tuesday, May 12th, you must check out of your room by Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. If you are scheduled to move on Wednesday, May 13th, you must check out by 12:00 p.m on Wednesday.
• If you have been approved for an extension in Interim Housing, please prepare to move to Upper Campus according to the Interim Housing Transition Schedule. Please check-in at the Cheverus Lounge according to the schedule. If you are scheduled to move on Tuesday, May 12th, you must check out of your room by Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. If you are scheduled to move on Wednesday, May 13th, you must check out by 12:00 p.m on Wednesday.
• If you have been approved an In-Room Extension to remain in your room for the week, you will be responsible for the condition of your room after your extended stay. Please schedule your check-out time with your Resident Director.
• If you have been approved a Guest Housing Extension, you must be out of your residence, moved into your host’s suite or apartment and must have checked out of your academic year placement by Tuesday, May 12th at 5:00 p.m. You are then responsible for schedule your check-out time with the Resident Director of Walsh Hall.
• Please email any questions to transitions@bc.edu.
EXTENSIONS
• No underclassmen housing extensions will be given in any residence hall, except in emergency or extraordinary circumstances unless they are involved with a group that has senior week activities.
• Being granted an extension does not mean that you will be allowed to stay in your current residence. You may have to relocate for Senior Week.
• Learn more and apply.
• Please email any questions to transitions@bc.edu.
KEY RETURN INFORMATIO N
Failure to do so may result in an additional fine up to $50.00, charged to your student account.
If you were issued a key in the beginning of the year, you are required to return your key to be completely checked out. All keys must be returned to Residential Life at the time of check-out. Failure to return your key will result in a charge of $20.00 (bedroom doors) or $50.00 (Medeiros, Shaw, Greycliff, Mods) for a lost key/lock change being added to your student account. Any key left in a room will be considered lost. The deadline to submit appeals is August 1, and all charges are non-disputable and nonrefundable after August 31, 2009. If you take your key home by mistake, please e-mail us at access@bc.edu to let us know and mail it in a padded envelope* to:
Boston College Office of Residential Life
Attention: Keys
140 Commonwealth Ave.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
*Charges will not be removed if keys become lost in the mail due to improper packaging.
CHECKOUT Check LISTS
Please show RESPECT for the custodial staff that care for your residence throughout the year. Before you leave, please make sure to complete the cheklist appropriate for the style of residence you live in.
Failure to restore your room or apartment to its original condition (not cleaned or containing excessive trash) will result in a minimum $150.00 minimum Cleaning Fee per student.
UPPER/NEWTON/GREYCLIFF/66 COMM AVE/COLLEGE ROAD
• Remove all posters, signs, pictures, nails, hooks, tacks, and tape from walls and ceiling by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12th.
• Return all curtains, shades, and furniture to their proper place in your rooms.
• Take down all bunk beds, except in triples, and/or BC issued loft units. BC issued loft units must be put back to original set up.
• Remove all trash, papers, and belongings from drawers and shelves.
• Wipe all drawers and shelves clean.
• Remove all trash from room. IT IS A FIRE HAZARD TO PLACE TRASH IN HALLWAYS. Please place trash and area rugs in the dumpsters outside of your building.
• Remove all personal belongings from room.
• Close and lock all windows.
• Turn off all lights.
• Lock your room behind you.
• Check out of your residence hall by using one of the three options and return your key.
LOWER CAMPUS SUITES/APARTMENTS
• Clean stove thoroughly, including the top, under the burners, and in the oven and broiler.
• Remove all food from refrigerator and clean with mild soap, water and baking soda. Leave doors closed and refrigerator on.
• Remove all posters, signs, pictures, nails, hooks, tacks, and tape from walls and ceilings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12th.
• Return all curtains, shades, lamps and furniture to their proper place throughout your unit.
• Take down all bunk beds, except BC issued lofts. BC issued loft units must be put back to original set up.
• Remove all trash, papers, and belongings from drawers and shelves.
• Wipe all drawers and shelves clean.
• Move all items you wish to donate to Clean Sweep to a Clean Sweep tent.
• Remove all trash from room. IT IS A FIRE HAZARD TO PLACE TRASH IN HALLWAYS. Please place trash and area rugs in the dumpsters outside of your building.
• Remove all personal belongings from room.
• Close and lock all windows.
• Turn off all lights.
• Lock your room behind you.
• Check out of your residence hall by using one of the three options and return your key.
SENIORS TIPS FOR A MORE ENJOYABLE COMMENCEMENT DAY
• Determine which items you plan to take with you when you leave, which you plan to donate to Clean Sweep, and what needs to be thrown out.
• Remove as much of your personal belongings prior to Commencement Day as possible.
• If there are items you plan to throw out, please do so prior to Sunday, May 17.
• If you are not taking personal couches or other large pieces of furniture with you please move them to the dumpsters outside your building by Sunday, May 17.
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End of year billing for damages, keys & failure to check-out
All buildings will be inspected by a highly trained Facilities Inspections Team during the months of May and June. Any malicious damages or excessive trash found will result in charges being applied to your student account during the month of July. All appeals must be submitted by August 1, and all charges are non-disputable and nonrefundable after August 31, 2009. An appeal form will be made available online in June. Please email any questions to reslife.billing@bc.edu.
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SENIOR AREA PARTY REGISTRATION
The last day to register social gatherings in the senior areas will be Wednesday, April 22nd by noon. The last weekend for registered social gatherings will be Friday, April 24th – Saturday, April 25th. No parties will be allowed during final exams.
SHUTTLE BUS INFORMATION
The University shuttle bus will run on a regular schedule during study days and final exams. The regular academic shuttle service will stop at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 17th. Route information can be viewed on the Transportation & Parking website at www.bc.edu/shuttle.
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CLEAN SWEEP
Boston College volunteers organize an anual collection of items to be donated to non-profit social service agencies all over Greater Boston. Learn how to lighten your load and volunteer by visiting the Clean Sweep website.
STORAGE
Since Boston College has no on-campus storage facility, BC Student Agencies has contracted CollegeBoxes to handle all summer , semester, and year-long storage reservation; please visit www.bc.edu/bcsa. CollegeBoxes IS THE ONLY STORAGE COMPANY AUTHORIZED BY BOSTON COLLEGE TO BE ON-CAMPUS. Therefore any business done with other companies cannot be guaranteed. If you have further questions please call BC Storage at ext. 2-8635.
Your Cleaners, conveniently located in 90 St. Thomas More, offers FREE summer storage with the use of their dry cleaning/laundry service.
NO PERSONAL MOVING COMPANIES, DOOR TO DOOR, OR STORAGE UNITS (AKA PODS) WILL BE ALLOWED ON CAMPUS.
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PERSONAL BELONGINGS
The University does not assume liability or responsibility for belongings left in your room. Arrangements must be made prior to your departure for removal and storage of all personal belongings. All items left behind will be discarded without compensation to the owner.
MICROFRIDGE RETURNS
If you rented a refrigerator from RackRaiser, the refrigerator must be defrosted, cleaned and dried out. Please leave the unit in your room and the company will pick it up from there. Refrigerators will be picked up on Thursday, May 7th, and Friday May 8th, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Please completely empty and clean your Microfridge. Your compliance will ensure a continued successful MicroFridge Rental Program. If you have moved your MicroFridge from its original location or have any questions regarding your unit, please call RackRasier customer service at 978-766-9938.
DEACTIVATING YOUR PHONE
Follow these directions before you leave for the summer:
• Record a new voicemail greeting saying that you’re away for the summer.
• Deactivate your phone before leaving campus.
Recording a new voicemail greeting for the summer:
Your voicemail will continue to work for the summer, so you may want to record a new greeting just in case someone tries to reach you at your BC number. If you have forgotten how, please go to www.bc.edu/help and follow the link to phone & TV.
What is deactivating?
On the day you leave campus for the summer, deactivate your phone by calling 5-DIAL (5-3425). You will enter your ID (the first eight digits on the front of your BC ID card) and PIN number. You will then hear a menu of options. Choose the option to deactivate your phone.
Why bother deactivating your phone?
If you deactivate your phone on the day you leave campus for the summer, and anyone dials your BC number after you leave, it will immediately forward all calls to your voicemail. If you do not deactivate your phone, it will continue to ring in your old room which other students occupy over the summer. If someone plugs a phone into the EagleNet jack that you once used and it rings, it could be a call for you.
If you forget to deactivate your phone before you leave, you can deactivate it from any off-campus phone as well by dialing (617) 655-3425 (DIAL) and following the voice prompts just as you would if you were on campus.
Getting your MAIL
First class mail will only be forwarded to your summer address if you fill out a Change of Address Form at the Campus Mailroom.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE/WITHDRAWAL FROM RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Any student, who wishes to take a Leave of Absence or Withdrawal from housing for the 2009-2010 academic year must notify the Office of Residential Life at 617-552-8582 or placement@bc.edu by June 1st.
OPENING WEEKEND REMINDERS
RESIDENCE HALL CHECK-IN INFORMATION:
Residence Halls will be open for check-in during the following days:
Dates TBA
EARLY ARRIVALS
Students with special situations, such as work circumstances, and who need access to housing prior must request early arrival status. No Student will be granted early arrival status before Saturday, August 29th. Additional information will be published over the summer.
NO EARLY ARRIVAL REQUESTS WILL BE GRANTED FOR STUDENTS LIVING IN VANDERSLICE HALL, IGNACIO A FLOORS 1 & 2, AND 110 STM FLOORS 1 & 2.
Good Luck on your finals and have a wonderful summer!