Opening Weekend Information 2009

For Freshmen:

First Year Students and their families should review move-in weekend information provided by the Welcome Wagon.

For Transfers and Returning Students:

During opening weekend, the main Office of Residential Life, located in 21 Campanella Way, Suite 220 will be open. 

Students affiliated with a Boston College sponsored organization must contact their coach or advisor regarding early arrival information. Click here to learn more.

Students with special circumstances may request early arrival status. Details and application are available here.

Any questions regarding early arrival, please email transitions@bc.edu. 

Damage found in a room upon check-in must be reported using a Damage Report Form. Please use the form to detail the damage that is present and exactly where the damage is located. The form must be signed and returned to the Resident Director of your area. The deadline for common areas (kitchen, baths, common room) is within the first 48 hours of the FIRST person to check into the suite/apt. The deadline for individual bedrooms is within the first 48 hours of the first person to check into that bedroom. Both forms below are in PDF format.
Traditional Style Hall Damage Report
Apartment Suite Style Hall Damage

Any student arriving after September 3rd is considered a late arrival. 

On Friday, September 4th, check-in will be available at the above Residence Hall Locations between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Please note there is no check-in on Saturday September 5th due to the home football game.

On September 6th and 7th, students may pick up keys and combos in the Office of Residential Life, 21 Campanella Way, Suite 220, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

If a student fails to officially check-in (picking up combo and/or key) by September 8th, without prior approval from the Office of Residential Life, they will be automatically withdrawn from housing, and the room will be reassigned.

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 regarding parking, please visit www.bc.edu/transportation

Since the University assumes no responsibility for any damages to students' property, Boston College recommends purchasing insurance to cover belongings in your residence hall room. Parents may also wish to extend their home policy to cover these belongings. Please review the National Student Services for property insurance.

Shipping and pick up information for Rack Raiser, Microfridge, adn Fire Shield to be updated soon. 

RACKRAISER - (978) 774-9298
Raise your bed up to 20" or 25" off the floor. Purchase Cost: $82.95 - $97.65*
Recommended for the following areas only:
Shaw, Greycliff, Vanderslice, 90 St. Thomas More, Ignacio, Rubenstein, Gabelli, Voute & the Modular Apartments.
www.RackRaiser.com

MICROFRIDGE - (978) 766-9938 Refrigerator/Freezer/Microwave Oven
Rental Cost: $225.00*
*Includes MA sales tax.
 www.RackRaiser.com

FIRE SHIELD SURGE PROTECTORS
(978) 766-9938
Boston College recomends these 3-prong surge protectors for all your electronic equipment.
www.RackRaiser.com

YOUR CLEANERS - (617) 552 9274
Professional Dry Cleaning Service
Clothing, household items, laundry service, tailoring and alterations.
Location: 90 St. Thomas More
www.bc.edu/yourcleaners

ZIPCAR - (866) 4-ZIPCAR
Wheels when you want them
Join for only $50/year.
Includes gas, parking and
insurance from $9.25 /hr.
Available on campus. Must be 21 yrs old to join.
www.zipcar.com/bc

Any student with an outstanding financial
obligation as of August 31st 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.

If you are not planning to return to on campus housing for the 2009 -2010 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 is a priority at Boston College. In order to ensure that your room/suite/apartment is as safe as possible.

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

Regular Health and 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

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is a student run organization sponsored by the Office of Residential Life. It is comprised of Residence Hall Councils (RHCs) from every residence hall who come together under the Executive Board to form the Association. The RHA has many exciting events planned for the upcoming year and we are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people to get involved. Informational meetings will be held during the first two weeks of school and elections will be held in late September. Look for signs to see when RHA will visit your area.

Visit Residence Hall Association to learn more.

Absolutely no personal storage units (i.e. PODs or Door to Door) will be allowed to enter campus at any time.