Welcome and congratulations on joining the BC community! Here you will find information on benefits, policies, life on campus, and beyond. We hope you find this information helpful as you begin your career at Boston College.
Employee Policies
COVID-19 Testing and Policies
All new hires should take an antigen or PCR test no more than 72 hours before their arrival on campus. Individuals who test positive should isolate at home for five days after the onset of symptoms, and contact their primary care provider for additional instructions. Faculty and staff who test positive should contact Human Resources at HR@bc.edu.
Please remember to complete your daily symptom check before arriving on campus.
Welcome Letters
Welcome Letter from William P. Leahy, S.J., President
Dear Fellow Employee:
The strength and vitality that Boston College today enjoys is due in no small part to the many important contributions made by each of its members. The University benefits greatly from the dedication and professionalism that each of you brings to your work.
As a Jesuit institution, Boston College takes special interest in the well-being of everyone in its community. I encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities and resources available to you for your personal growth and professional development.
I hope you will derive much satisfaction and personal fulfillment in knowing the vital contribution that you make to the success of our University.
Sincerely,
William P. Leahy, S.J.
President
Welcome Letter from David Trainor, Vice President for Human Resources
Dear Colleague:
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Boston College!
As a member of our staff, you are a part of an institution that is proud of its Jesuit heritage and the accomplishments that have made it an outstanding national university. Boston College, as an employer, is committed to providing an environment that is conducive to carrying out the University’s mission. For our valued employees, we strive to administer our policies, as well as our benefit and compensation programs, in a manner that is competitive, fair, and understandable.
The Human Resources Department is structured to provide a full range of services, including benefits administration, recruiting and placement, classification and compensation, and employee relations. We also focus great attention on institutional diversity, employee development, faculty/staff assistance, and child care.
On behalf of the entire Human Resources staff, I give you our very best wishes for fulfillment and success at Boston College.
Go Eagles!!!!
Best regards,
David P. Trainor
Vice President for Human Resources
FAQ
All University students, staff, and faculty (and their spouses, if desired) are issued Eagle One Cards through the Office of Student Services. Proof of identification such as a driver's license or passport must be presented in order to be issued an Eagle One Card. A New employee may obtain their Eagle ID in Lyons Hall one to two days after they have completed their new hire paperwork with HR Service Center.
New faculty and staff will receive their usernames during the hiring process. If you don't know your username, contact the Help Center at 617-552-HELP (4357) or your Technology Consultant.
A temporary pass (valid for one week, to allow you to obtain your regular permit) is available from the Employment Office for newly hired faculty and staff to park for free in specific “G” and "B" permit areas (excluding garages).
To purchase a permit, use your Agora account and click on parking permits and citations. This will allow you to register for a permit. After registering, pick up your permit at Student Services, located in Lyons Hall.
Boston College My Services, formally the Agora portal (http://portal.bc.edu) is the University’s Intranet (Internal Website). It is used by employees and students to access a variety of systems, services and information.
Members of the professional/administrative staff are paid in the middle of the month (usually the 16th) for that calendar month. New employees who begin working in the middle of a month and who miss that month's pay cycle will be paid in full on the next monthly pay cycle. All other employees are paid on the last working day of each week for work performed the previous week.