Guiding Principles for Reopening
- The health, safety, and well-being of our community is of paramount concern and guides all of our decision-making processes.
- Our decisions regarding the fall semester are informed by medical professionals and guidance issued from local, state, and federal public health authorities.
- Given the ever-evolving nature of the pandemic, our plans remain flexible.
- We are committed to providing regular communications and updates with all members of the BC community as information becomes available.
Testing for Fall Semester Week 7: 10/12 to 10/18
9,486
BC Community tests performed
24
Total Positives
7,985
Undergraduate Tests
23
Undergrads Testing Positive
Testing for Pre-Opening Week 8/16 to 8/23
7,681
BC Community tests performed
8/16 - 8/23
3
Total Positives
8/16 - 8/23
1,572
Undergraduate Tests*
8/16 - 8/23
1
Undergrads Testing Positive
8/16 - 8/23
Weekly Community Positivity Rate: 0.04%
*Numbers were restated on 9-18 to be consistent with The Broad Institute Collection Process.
Testing for Pre-Opening Week 2: 8/24 to 8/30
10,127
BC Community tests performed
8/24 - 8/30
8
Total Positives
8/24 - 8/30
9,019
Undergraduate Tests*
8/24 - 8/30
8
Undergrads Testing Positive
8/24 - 8/30
Weekly Community Positivity Rate: 0.08%
*Numbers were restated on 9-18 to be consistent with The Broad Institute Collection Process.
Testing for Fall Semester Week 1: 8/31 to 9/6
4,322
BC Community tests performed
8/31 - 9/6
26
Total Positives
8/31 - 9/6
2,615
Undergraduate Tests*
8/31 - 9/6
26
Undergrads Testing Positive
8/31 - 9/6
Weekly Community Positivity Rate: 0.60%
*Numbers were restated on 9-18 to be consistent with The Broad Institute Collection Process.
Testing for Fall Semester Week 2: 9/7 to 9/13
2,972
BC Community tests performed
9/7 - 9/13
73
Total Positives
9/7 - 9/13
2,067
Undergraduate Tests*
9/7 - 9/13
73
Undergrads Testing Positive
9/7 - 9/13
Weekly Community Positivity Rate: 2.46%
*Numbers were restated on 9-18 to be consistent with The Broad Institute Collection Process.
Testing for Fall Semester Week 3: 9/14 to 9/20
4,639
BC Community tests performed
9/14 - 9/20
17
Total Positives
9/14 - 9/20
3,248
Undergraduate Tests
9/14 - 9/20
17
Undergrads Testing Positive
9/14 - 9/20
Weekly Community Positivity Rate: 0.37%
Testing for Fall Semester Week 4: 9/21 to 9/27
8,359
BC Community tests performed
41
Total Positives
6,811
Undergraduate Tests
40
Undergrads Testing Positive
Weekly Community Positivity Rate: 0.49%
Testing for Fall Semester Week 5: 9/28 to 10/4
7,040
BC Community tests performed
13
Total Positives
5,281
Undergraduate Tests
13
Undergrads Testing Positive
Weekly Community Positivity Rate: 0.18%
Testing for Fall Semester Week 6: 10/5 to 10/11
7,190
BC Community tests performed
12
Total Positives
5,354
Undergraduate Tests
9
Undergrads Testing Positive
Weekly Community Positivity Rate: 0.16%
As of Sat 10/17
28
Undergrads Currently in Isolation**
**21 in isolation housing, 7 recovering at home
189 Recovered (182 Undergrads)
Cumulative Totals
8/16 through 10/16
61,816
BC Community tests performed
217
Total Positives
43,952
Total Undergraduate Tests
210
Undergrads Testing Positive
Cumulative Community Positivity Rate: 0.35%
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Stay Safe. Wear a Mask
Academic and social life at Boston College has changed, but the sense of community, commitment to learning, and caring for each other remains the same.
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#KeepTheHeightsHome
Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) President Christian Guma '21 and Vice President Kevork Atinizian '22 explain the #KeepTheHeightsHome campaign. The campaign aims to help students be safe, follow the health and safety regulations, and look out for one another as BC opens for the fall semester.
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Eagles Care Pledge
All BC students were asked to sign the Eagles Care Pledge.
