The Heights

BC Expands Pass/Fail, Extends Course Drop Date

Scott Baker and Julia Kiersznowski • March 18, 2020

Boston College has amended its academic policies with a more liberal pass/fail option and extended the deadlines for dropping and withdrawing from classes.

OIP Suspends All International Summer Programs

Haley Hockin • March 17, 2020

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

Owen Fahy • March 17, 2020

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.

Petitions Call For LGBTQ+ Support, Gender-Neutral Housing

Scott Baker • March 17, 2020

A petition calling for BC to support LGBTQ+ students has more than 1,000 signatures. Another calling on BC to implement a gender-neutral housing program has more than 200.

Grad Students Rally For Health Care, Harassment Protections

Julia Kiersznowski and Megan Kelly • March 17, 2020

The Boston College Graduate Employees Union called on the University to establish a contract that would address their concerns about harassment, pay, and health care.

Koch Proposal No Longer Has Faculty Vote, Advisory Board Removed

Scott Baker • March 17, 2020

The proposal for a security studies program, to be funded by the Charles Koch Foundation, has now been relabeled as a “project,” rather than a “program."

Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon Petitions Universities to Stay on Campus

Lauren Wittenmyer and Julia Remick • March 13, 2020

Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon encouraged BC, BU, and Harvard students to assist them in petitioning their universities to stay on campus.

Frustration Pervades BC Students As They Move Out of Dorms

Jack Miller • March 13, 2020

In the 24 hours following Wednesday’s announcement, BC students become frustrated with the University as they attempt to navigate travel and storage plans.

Students Receive Partial Refund, but Many Decisions yet to Be Made

Rachel Phelan • March 13, 2020

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

Julia Kiersznowski • March 13, 2020

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

Kaylie Ramirez • March 13, 2020

Despite the recent surge in customers, stores are worried about the impact the University's move-out policy will have on business.

OIP Suspends All Spring 2020 Study Abroad Programs

Megan Kelly • March 13, 2020

The Office of International Programs (OIP) announced that it would be suspending all its Spring 2020 programs in light of the novel coronavirus outbreak.