Programs and Events

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The Student Programs Office coordinates a comprehensive program of late night events on weekends. The office oversees Nights on the Heights and the O'Connell House Student Union and also works with other offices to offer programs and events on campus.

Nights on the Heights (NOTH) is a student-led programming body that coordinates late night events (9 p.m. to 2 a.m.) on Friday and Saturday nights. Events take place throughout the campus, are free, and are open to the entire Boston College community.

O'Connell House serves to meet the needs of undergraduate students by providing a student union with many services. O'Connell House offers space for meetings and programs led by Boston College groups, and O'Connell House staff also provide programming and entertainment. O'Connell House serves as a home away from home where students can feel comfortable to study, socialize, and spend recreational time.

Each year SPO presents awards to outstanding undergraduate student leaders at Boston College. The awards recognize the contributions of students to the co-curricular life of the University, students' growth in leadership roles, and students' creative involvement in campus life.

The Emerging Leader Program (ELP) is a one-year leadership development program for a select group of 50 first-year students. ELP enhances leadership skills and potential; fosters interpersonal, social, ethical, and moral development; and instills an attitude of social awareness and responsibility.

The Welcome Program is a series of events where first-year students have the opportunity to meet one another in a fun setting and learn about their new environment.

Senior Week is a celebration of events, both on and off campus, for the senior class as graduation approaches. Juniors and seniors in the Senior Week Committee help plan events and coordinate ticket sales, junior volunteers, merchandise, and publicity.