Residential Experience

BCE students come from all over the world. Most students live on campus, but students are allowed to commute from home. The convenience of being near the libraries, and other academic facilities, along with the social and educational opportunities afforded by residential living contributes to the total value of the summer program. Boston College Experience students are housed in a traditional-style residence hall.

Residential Experience Details

Packing List

Use this checklist to make sure you have everything you need for BCE. To save luggage space, you can consider buying some of these items after you arrive. We do not recommend mailing very large packages before you arrive as the mail room is considerably far from the dormitory.

BCE Summer 2023 Session Information

Session I move-in date: Sunday, July 2, 2023

Students who will be participating in the following courses will move in on Sunday, July 2:

  • Business Leadership Institute (Session I)
  • Forensics, Profiling, and Crime Scene Investigation
  • Fundamentals of Economics
  • Government, Globalism, and Capitalism
  • Introduction to Concepts of Psych (in person)
  • Introduction to TV Writing
  • Writing for College


Check-in time

The expected check in time for your program is Sunday, July 2, between 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Move-out date: Saturday, July 15, 2023

Check out with a PA or PC in the lobby between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Students must check-out by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. 

Early move out

Students can move out early. Early move out can take place Friday, July 14, after 4:00 p.m. There will be no late move-outs. Students must be checked out of the residence hall by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15.

Session II move-in date: Sunday, July 16, 2023

Students who will be participating in the following courses will move in on Sunday, July 16:

  • Business Leadership Institute (Session II)
  • Comedic Acting and Improv
  • Creative Writing Workshop
  • Data Analysis
  • Introduction to Design Thinking
  • Introduction to Screenwriting
  • Politics & Democracy
  • Psychology of the Arts
  • Sports Management Institute


Check-in time

The expected check in time for your program is Sunday, July 16, between 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Move-out date: Saturday, July 29, 2023

Check out with a PA or PC in the lobby between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Students must check-out by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 29. 

Early move out

Students can move out early. Early move out can take place Friday, July 28, after 4:00 p.m. There will be no late move-outs. Students must be checked out of the residence hall by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 29.

Session II move-in date: Sunday, July 30, 2023

Students who will be participating in the following courses will move in on Sunday, July 30:

  • Business Leadership Institute (Session III)
  • Introduction to Playwriting
  • Sports Management Institute


Check-in time

The expected check in time for your program is Sunday, July 30, between 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Move-out date: Saturday, August 12, 2023

Check out with a PA or PC in the lobby between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Students must check-out by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12. 

Early move out

Students can move out early. Early move out can take place Friday, August 11, after 4:00 p.m. There will be no late move-outs. Students must be checked out of the residence hall by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12.