As Boston College Connell School of Nursing students prepare to finish the spring semester remotely, they have had to adjust to more than virtual instruction.
College Students Continue Earth Day Activism Online
In celebration of Earth Day, Climate Justice at Boston College, along with student groups from 12 other universities, took the celebration online.
Students Face Challenges With Online Class Times at Home
International, West Coast, and returning abroad students now face class times and office hours sometimes held early in the morning or late at night.
Orientation to Mix Online and In-Person Programming
Orientation for the incoming Class of 2024 will be held online over the course of the summer, with on-campus programming taking place the week prior to fall classes.
OIP Suspends All International Summer Programs
Boston College has suspended all international summer 2020 faculty-led programs and internships due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, according to the OIP.
BC Study Abroad Students Test Positive for Coronavirus
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.