First-Year Student Housing

<h3>None of the buildings in the first year area are air conditioned. In addition, the following buildings do not have air conditioning:</h3> <ul> <li><span class="black">66 Commonwealth Avenue</span></li> <li><span class="black">Cheverus Hall</span></li> <li><span class="black">Claver Hall</span></li> <li><span class="black">Cushing Hall</span></li> <li><span class="black">Duchesne Hall (East &amp; West)</span></li> <li><span class="black">Fenwick Hall</span></li> <li><span class="black">Fitzpatrick Hall</span></li> <li><span class="black">Gonzaga Hall</span></li> <li><span class="black">Greycliff Hall</span></li> <li><span class="black">Hardey Hall</span></li> <li><span class="black">Keyes Hall (North &amp; South)</span></li> <li><span class="black">Kostka Hall</span></li> <li><span class="black">Loyola Hall</span></li> <li><span class="black">Medeiros Hall</span></li> <li><span class="black">Messina South</span></li> <li><span class="black">Messina West</span></li> <li><span class="black">Roncalli Hall</span></li> <li><span class="black">Shaw House</span></li> <li><span class="black">Walsh Hall</span></li> <li><span class="black">Welch Hall</span></li> <li><span class="black">Williams Hall</span></li> <li><span class="black">Xavier Hall</span></li> </ul>

<p>Our Living Learning Communities (LLCs) provide students the opportunity to live alongside peers who share similar interests in an environment that intentionally facilitates increased interaction with faculty and staff across various areas of the university.&nbsp;At this time, LLCS are only available on Newton &amp; Chestnut Hill campuses.</p> <p><span class="btn btn-default btn-gold"><a href="/content/bc-web/offices/studentaffairs/sites/residential-life/programs/living-learning-communities.html">More About LLCs</a></span></p>

<p>No. Students who have a disability-related need to bring their own mattress must make that request through the Disability Services Office and submit medical documentation from their health care provider. This documentation should consist of a full medical history as it pertains to the condition and provide a detailed explanation of why the student should be permitted to bring their own mattress to campus. </p> <ul> <li>Documentation must be sent to the Disability Services Office, which will review the request.</li> <li>The student will be notified via their BC email account when a decision is made.</li> <li>If the request is approved, the student will also be required to provide documentation that indicates the mattress satisfies state and local fire safety regulations.</li> </ul> <p><span class="btn btn-default btn-gold"><a href="/content/bc-web/offices/studentaffairs/sites/dean-of-students-old/disability-services.html">Disability Services Site</a></span></p>

<p>Students may access previously completed steps of their housing application until the application deadline. </p> <h3>Deadlines</h3> <ul> <li>Newton &amp; Chestnut Hill students: July 1</li> <li>Brookline students: June 1<br> </li> </ul>

<p>Roommate requests may be made within your housing application. Requests must be&nbsp;<b>mutually confirmed</b>&nbsp;between students to be considered. Please note that incoming first year students can request only one roommate.</p> <p>The Office of Residential Life will try to honor all roommate requests, but they are not guaranteed.</p>

<p>Reflecting Catholic beliefs and teachings, Boston College assigns students seeking to live in campus residence halls to rooms based on applicants'&nbsp;biological&nbsp;sex&nbsp;at birth.&nbsp; Questions or concerns about this policy should be directed to the Associate Vice President for Residence Life at <a href="mailto:george.arey@bc.edu">george.arey@bc.edu</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;(617) 552-3060</p>

<p>It’s a reality that the housing process can sometimes be a source of stress for students. This is normal. You can encourage your student to have conversations about housing early and often with their friends, and to check in with their RA or come talk to us at the Office of Residential Life. We’re here to help and problem-solve!<br> </p>

<p>The housing application becomes available to first-year students one to two business days after they submit their enrollment confirmation fee.</p> <p>Application timelines vary by program:</p> <ul> <li>Chestnut Hill and Newton Campus students: Application opens April 1 and closes July 1.</li> <li>Messina College students: Application opens April 1 and closes June 1.</li> <li>Woods College students living on the Brookline Campus: Application opens April 1 and closes July 1.</li> </ul> <p>To submit your housing application you will need to complete the following steps:&nbsp;</p> <ol> <li>Log in to your BC Applicant Status Portal.</li> <li>Scroll down and select the &quot;Complete Your Housing Application&quot; dropdown.</li> <li>Follow the steps provided to submit your housing application.&nbsp;</li> </ol> <p>Please note:</p> <ul> <li>If you have received confirmation that your fee was received and you are still experiencing trouble, please contact the Office of Residential Life at 617-552-3060.</li> <li>If you are unsure if you have made payment or have not received confirmation of payment, please call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 617-552-3100.</li> </ul>

<p>All first-year students access their buildings with Eagle IDs. Students should not punch holes in the card as this could cause the card to malfunction. Chestnut Hill and Newton students will also use their IDs to access their bedrooms and common bathrooms. Brookline students will be provided with keys to access their bedrooms. Students should never leave their room without their Eagle ID.</p> <p>Bedroom and bathroom locks on Newton and Chestnut Hill require students to hold their card up to the lock and then enter a unique PIN number. Students can find PINs on their My Res Life portal page. The normal process for using these locks is as follows:</p> <ol><li>Hold Eagle ID up to the lower face of the lock until the light shines yellow.</li><li>Enter your PIN while the light is on.</li><li>The light should flash green and the lock should unlock.</li></ol> <p>Students on Newton and Chestnut Hill need to bring their Eagle ID with them when they go to the bathroom as they will need it to get into the bathroom and back into their own room. If a student is locked out of their room, they should:</p> <ol><li>Try to contact an available roommate.</li><li>Try to contact a Resident Director or Resident Assistant (between the hours of 8pm and 2am, there are always two Resident Assistants on-call who can unlock the room).</li><li>Call the Boston College Police Department non-emergency number (after 2am and during the day if a roommate or resident assistant is not available).</li></ol>

<p>Every January, Residential Life offers room selection information sessions to all students. First-year students are highly encouraged to attend to get all of their room selection questions answered. For students having trouble finding roommates, RAs and Resident Directors are great resources to help them better understand the room selection process, find roommates, and understand the housing that is available to them.</p> <p>If students have questions or concerns about the process, they are invited to drop by the Office of Residential Life to speak with a staff person one-on-one at any time.<br> </p>

<p>Each year, approximately 850 first-year students (40%) live in the four residence halls on the Newton Campus, while 1,300 first-year students (60%) live in the 10 residence halls on Chestnut Hill Campus.&nbsp;Approximately 100 first-year students enrolled in Messina and Woods College will live on the Brookline Campus.</p>

<p>Each room is furnished with a bed, mattress, desk, chair, and dresser for each occupant. There are built-in closets in each room for each student (lofted triple rooms share the closet). Most rooms on Newton and Chestnut Hill have wall-to-wall carpeting. All rooms on Brookline Campus have tile floors. All students on Chestnut Hill, Newton and Brookline campuses will have access to&nbsp;Comcast Xfinity streaming&nbsp;service for their TV or devices.</p> <p><span class="btn btn-default btn-gold"><a href="/content/bc-web/offices/its/sites/students.html#xfinity">About Xfinity on Campus</a></span></p>

<p>In a lofted triple room, three students share a space that traditionally accommodates two students. The furniture arrangement provides each student with a bed (two beds are bunked, plus one lofted bed), desk, and dresser.&nbsp;Due to the anticipated size of our first-year class, there may be the need to establish lofted triple rooms.&nbsp;Lofted triple rooms are only located on Chestnut Hill Campus.&nbsp;Students living on the Brookline or Newton Campuses will not have lofted triples.</p> <p><b>Assignments Order</b></p> <p>We will assign students who volunteer for placement in a lofted triple room first. If there is still need to fill lofted triple rooms, due to the size of the class, the Office of Residential Life will then assign students who were admitted from the Admissions waitlist. If there is still a need to fill lofted triple rooms after these groups, Residential Life will randomly assign students.</p> <p><b>Benefits</b></p> <p>Each student will receive a prorated rebate for the first 6 weeks of the semester. Following week 6, each student will retain the entire 1/3 room rate rebate for the specific semester regardless if the room is de-tripled prior to the end of the semester. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the 1/3 room rate rebate amount is $1,788 per semester.</p>

<h3>Upper Campus/Chestnut Hill</h3> <p><b>Room Sizes</b></p> <ul> <li>Double rooms 16' × 12'<br> </li> <li>Single rooms 16' × 9'<br> </li> </ul> <p><b>Window Sizes</b></p> <ul> <li>Double-room windows 62&quot; × 64&quot;<br> </li> <li>Single-room windows 62&quot; × 42&quot;<br> </li> </ul> <h3>Newton Campus</h3> <p><b>Room Sizes</b></p> <ul> <li>Double rooms 18' × 11'</li> <li>Single rooms 13' × 9'</li> </ul> <p><b>Window Sizes</b></p> <ul> <li>Double-room windows 66&quot; × 64&quot;</li> <li>Single-room windows 66&quot; × 64&quot;</li> </ul> <h3>Brookline Campus</h3> <ul> <li>Room sizes:&nbsp;Double rooms 12' x 16'</li> <li>Window sizes:&nbsp;Double-room windows 62&quot; x 51&quot;</li> </ul>

<p>In some situations, the process of putting together a group can be stressful, particularly when it is a large group. We encourage students to have open and honest conversations with their friends about what works for them in a living situation and what doesn’t. These are challenging conversations that require maturity, openness, and compassion, but ultimately, they can help students build stronger relationships and learn more about themselves and one another.</p> <p>Certain room types are more popular than others. Rising sophomores often want to live in eight-person suites, and rising juniors and seniors often aim for an apartment as their first choice. However, space in these most-in-demand types of rooms is limited, so it is helpful for students and groups to have a backup plan.</p> <p>Although it can be initially disappointing, to not receive first choice, it doesn’t mean your student’s next year will go poorly. While there are different locations and room types, each area and type of room has its advantages.</p>

<p>Most first-year students are placed in traditional double-occupancy rooms with shared bathrooms on each floor. A limited number of single-occupancy, natural triple, and quad rooms are also available on both the Chestnut Hill and Newton Campuses. The Brookline Campus offers only traditional double-occupancy rooms. All students have access to laundry facilities and study/recreation rooms. Each campus also includes a dining hall, mailroom, exercise space, and chapel.</p> <p>Any student requesting a disability-related housing accommodation must request the accommodation through the registration process with the Disability Services Office by the priority deadlines established for each semester.</p> <p><span class="btn btn-default btn-gold"><a href="/content/bc-web/offices/studentaffairs/sites/dean-of-students-old/disability-services.html">Disability Services Site</a></span></p>

<p>Each student can find their specific mailing information on the Agora Portal. Each residence hall has a specific mailing address, which can be found on the Mail Services page.</p> <p><span class="btn btn-default btn-maroon"><a href="http://portal.bc.edu/">Agora Portal</a></span></p> <p><span class="btn btn-default btn-maroon"><a href="/content/bc-web/offices/facilities/services/mail-services.html">Mail Services</a></span></p>

<p>Mattresses are twin, extra-long: 36&quot; × 80&quot;.<br> </p>

<p>Use the First-Year Packing Guide to make sure you have everything you need for your first year living at Boston College. These are just some suggestions; you should adapt this list to suit your own situation.</p> <p><span class="btn btn-default btn-gold"><a href="/content/dam/bc1/offices/StudentAffairs/ResLife/PDF/FY%20Student%20Packing%20Guide%202023.pdf">First-Year Packing Guide</a></span></p>

<p>For a full list of prohibited items review the please read the Safety and Security Policies and the Conditions for Residency.&nbsp;You can also review our first-year packing guide for a more general list of prohibited items.<br> </p> <p><span class="btn btn-default btn-gold"><a href="/content/bc-web/offices/studentaffairs/sites/residential-life/community-expectations/policies">Residential Life Policies</a></span></p> <p><span class="btn btn-default btn-gold"><a href="/content/dam/bc1/offices/StudentAffairs/ResLife/PDF/FY%20Student%20Packing%20Guide%202023.pdf">First-Year Packing Guide</a></span></p>

<p>Check-in dates for all transition periods are published on our Hall Openings and Closings page. Information on particular transition periods is updated yearly and published a few months ahead of the transition. Newton and Chestnut Hill students attending Orientation Session Seven will check in to their room assignment for the school year.</p> <p><span class="btn btn-default btn-maroon"><a href="/content/bc-web/offices/studentaffairs/sites/residential-life/living-in-bc-housing/hall-openings-closings.html">Hall Openings &amp; Closings</a></span></p>

<p>First-year students living on Chestnut Hill and Newton campuses must complete the Housing Application by July 1. Students living on Brookline Campus must complete their Housing Application by June 1. You will not be able to make changes to your application after that time.</p>

<p>Housing assignments will be communicated via email during mid-June for students living on Brookline Campus. Housing assignments for Newton and Chestnut Hill students will be communicated via email during the first week of August.</p>