Boston College students who had been studying abroad in the United Kingdom and Ireland have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to OIP Director Nick Gozik.
Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon Petitions Universities to Stay on Campus
Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon encouraged BC, BU, and Harvard students to assist them in petitioning their universities to stay on campus.
Students Receive Partial Refund, but Many Decisions yet to Be Made
BC is providing partial refunds on meal plans and room and board, but many decisions in areas such as student outreach and academics have not been made
Quick Move-Out Challenging for International Students
OISS is offering immediate travel signatures for international students, waiving the requisite to show updated financial certification, and expanding hours.
Cleveland Circle Stores React to BC’s Move to Online
Despite the recent surge in customers, stores are worried about the impact the University’s move-out policy will have on business.
University Discontinues Study Abroad Programs in Madrid
Boston College students studying abroad at two programs in Madrid were instructed to return to the United States after their study abroad programs were discontinued for the remainder of the semester. The Office of International Programs advised students to not return to campus, and said that on-campus housing will not be made available. The programs…
BC Has Now Closed Italy, South Korea, China Abroad Programs
BC closed Italy and South Korea programs due to the coronavirus, citing government and CDC guidelines. Returning students are advised to self-quarantine.
Parma Study Abroad Canceled Due to Coronavirus
OIP has closed the BC in Parma study abroad programs due to the outbreak of coronavirus in Italy. Twenty-seven students remain in different cities in Italy.
You’s Lawyer Disputes Portrayal of Case
Lawyers representing Inyoung You, who was charged with involuntary manslaughter after the suicide of Alexander Urtula, BC ’19, will move to dismiss the indictment next week.
Title IX Lawsuit Enters Discovery Phase
The lawsuit brought by a Boston College student-athlete against the University entered into discovery in U.S. District Court earlier this month.