Aidan McGinty and Corrado Buzzerio sprawled themselves across each of the seven beds in Maloney Hall’s fourth floor lobby on Thursday, testing out mattress options as part of a new initiative by the Office of Residential Life (ResLife).
UGBC Senate Discusses Recent Meetings With ResLife
The Boston College Office of Residential Life (ResLife) cannot commit to prioritizing the future housing options of freshmen living on Newton Campus, said Addie Weiss, UGBC Senator and MCAS ’27.
It’s Time To Talk About Laundry at BC
The University has a laundry problem, and it has not taken steps to address it. On a scale rating the laundry experience at Boston College from 1 to 10 (with 1 being “I’m completely dissatisfied” and 10 being “I’m completely satisfied”), more than 60 students polled by a Heights survey gave an average satisfaction rating of 4.47 out of 10.
Residential Students Required to Sign Addendum to Housing Agreement
All residential students are required to sign the addendum, which limits guests allowed in living units and prohibits all unapproved social gatherings.
Room Selection Process Resumes Wednesday
Boston College will be resuming the room selection process for the 2020-2021 academic year on Wednesday, according to a Friday email from the Office of Residential Life.
Move-In Days Shifted for Student Population
Move-in day for Boston College students will be pushed back a day to August 24 and Welcome Week will be shortened to four days for incoming freshmen, according to Greg Jones, residential life’s director of housing operations. Additionally, students who want to move in early will have to pay a fee.
2018-19 Has Most-Ever AHANA+ RAs
“It’s a big passion of mine to make sure we represent our student body within our staff,” said Mike Lorenz, ResLife’s associate director for selection, development, and formation.
More Students Opt for On-Campus Housing
“Most of the time, if you go off campus, you stay off campus,” Greg Jones, director of housing operations, said. “The fact that our students want to come back means we’re doing something right.”
Due to Limited Housing Availability, Gonzaga May House Rising Sophomores
The Class of 2021 is larger than the sophomore class size by almost 100 students, and more rising juniors applied to live on campus than in previous years, contributing to the limited housing availability.
2150 Remains Last to Fill During Room Selection
“[2150 is] removed from every other senior, just like CoRo was, so I would rather live in housing that’s not as nice to be with all of my friends,” said Sean Kane, MCAS ’19.