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UPDATE: ResLife Announces Additional Change to Housing Selection Schedule

Beth Verghese and Amy Palmer • March 17, 2022

The Office of Residential Life altered its housing selection timeline after it was disrupted due to IT server issues, according to an email sent to students on Wednesday. The housing selection process will resume on Thursday.

UPDATE: ResLife Postpones Housing Selection Due to Technical Issues

Erin Shannon and Amy Palmer • March 15, 2022

The Office of Residential Life postponed six-person apartment selection—which was set to occur this afternoon—for the remainder of the day due to IT server issues, according to an email sent to students.

Editorial: Without an Overhaul of the Housing Selection Process, Students Must Take It Upon Themselves To Mitigate Toxic Culture

The Heights Editorial Board • March 21, 2021

The housing selection process at Boston College is a needlessly stressful one, marked by rumors and distrust. Since a complete overhaul of the housing selection process seems unlikely in the near future,...

Students Awake to Flooding, Water Damage in 90

Megan Gentile, Emma Dawson, and Julia Landwehr • March 14, 2021

When Maureen Kelly woke up early in the morning on Feb. 27, droplets were falling from crevices in the ceiling of her dorm room in 90 St. Thomas More Rd.

BC Records Largest Number of Undergrads in Isolation

Madeleine Romance and Megan Kelly • February 11, 2021

Today’s update surpasses the previous high of 88 undergraduate students in isolation, a record set last Friday.

BC Threatens Tighter Restrictions After Covid-19 Uptick

Amy Palmer • February 10, 2021

Executive Vice President and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Michael Lochhead sent an email to students on Tuesday attributing the recent rise in COVID-19 cases at Boston College to “students letting their guard down.” If the trend continues, BC may implement further restrictions, including possibly sending students home early for the semester, the email said.

Some Sophomores Reassigned Housing as Williams Hall is Converted to First-Year Dorms

Haley Hockin • June 30, 2020

Students registered to live in Williams Hall are being relocated to other living assignments on campus as Boston College converts the residence hall into first-year housing.

Room Selection Process Resumes Wednesday

Megan Kelly • March 21, 2020

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.

Jones Provides Updates on ResLife

Abby Hunt • April 29, 2019

Greg Jones, director of housing operations, disclosed details regarding AHANA+-identifying RAs, housing trends, and renovations to residence halls.

Move-In Days Shifted for Student Population

Danny Flynn and Scott Baker • March 18, 2019

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.

2150, 2000 Dorms Still Slow To Fill During Annual Housing Process

Jack Miller • March 14, 2019

The process ran through a familiar pattern to past years, with the Mods filling up early on in the process. For the third straight year, 2150 Commonwealth Ave. was the slowest—and final—dorm to fill up.

Editorial: Rise in AHANA+ RAs Shows Inclusion in Residence Halls

The Heights Editorial Board • May 3, 2018

"It is important that BC represents all student demographics in leadership roles on campus—an increase in RAs that identify as students of color presents a solid foundation to ensure that residents find their dorms comfortable and inclusive homes for the year."