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Comparable Schools'
Campus Housing Grades:
Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
82 %
Best Dorms
- 90 St. Thomas More
- Gabelli
- Mods
- Upper Campus
- Vanderslice
- Voute
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes - Yes
College Prowler Take
The living arrangements at Boston College are very comfortable, mostly modern, and very well-kept. The main downside to BC’s housing is the fact that the freshman dorms have communal bathrooms. If you’re one of those people who absolutely cannot shower with others while wearing flip-flops, then you might want to pick another school with newer dorms that offer private bathrooms. Having said that, you would be trading some truly unique architecture. BC’s dorms offer less privacy because most of the buildings are old, but the flip side to that is that the buildings are much more attractive and roomy than your average college dormitory. Also, gross as it may sound to have to share a bathroom with an entire floor, it is a good way to start making friends right off the bat. The freshman dorms on Upper are the most desirable. They received a stellar remodeling job, so they’re totally current and accommodating. Newton is still at the lower end of the totem pole because it’s quite far from main campus, so try to avoid that if you can. Sophomores will want to live in 90 or Vanderslice, since they are newer and nicer, but some of the best sophomore shindigs can be found late at night in Walsh Hall. Juniors typically live off campus or abroad. Seniors will want to live in the Mods (modular apartments) because they are the coolest thing going on campus, complete with their own individual backyards. Also, no senior should shy away from Voute or Gabelli, as they are gorgeous apartments and townhouses. Edmond's only drawback is its quirky elevator, so try to live on the first floor if you can. Overall, BC maintains clean, safe, and enjoyable living quarters. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
BCCT says: Boston College 2013 English Language and Literature  |
Avoid Newton campus because the...
Avoid Newton campus because the Newton shuttle bus is really annoying, and it's usually too cold and inconvenient to wait for it. Shoot for upper campus when you are a freshman. Walsh, Vanderslice, or 90 St. Thomas More Hall is a good place to live when you are a sophomore. Lower campus is definitely the place to be no matter whether you are a sophomore, junior, or senior.
Campus Housing: February 27, 2009
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BCDV says: Boston College 2014 English Language and Literature |
The dorms vary, but there's really...
The dorms vary, but there's really no way to avoid any of them because it's the luck of the draw. Kostka (on upper) is the one I was in freshman year, and it's one of the oldest up there, but there's no way I could have picked it. A lot of dorms have no air conditioning, and even though the Mods are a BC tradition, they aren't the nicest housing. The nicest dorms are probably Gabelli, Voute, Vanderslice, and the Gate because they're the newest on campus.
Campus Housing: February 25, 2009
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BCLG says: Boston College 2016 Business |
It's hard for freshman living on...
It's hard for freshman living on Newton campus because they have to use a bus every day to get to campus, but the dorms tend to be a little nicer. Also, being stuck on Newton campus creates kind of a community among everyone who lives there.
Campus Housing: February 19, 2009
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BCCC says: Boston College 2014 Business |
The dorms are okay. I lived on...
The dorms are okay. I lived on Newton campus, which actually wasn't as bad as everyone says it is.
Campus Housing: February 19, 2009
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BCSO says: Boston College 2016 Communication and Journalism |
The freshman and some of the...
The freshman and some of the sophomore dorms at Boston College aren't that great, but the rest of the upperclassmen housing is very nice. Freshmen should try to live on upper campus not Newton campus, and sophomores should try to get housing on lower instead of College Road.
Campus Housing: February 16, 2009
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FactsWhat You Get
- Bed
- Cable TV and phone jacks
- Closet
- Desk and chair
- Ethernet connection
- Window coverings
Room Types
- Apartment-style (2 or 3-bedroom doubles)
- Doubles
- Quads
- Suites (for 4 – 9 people)
- Triples
Also Available
- Special interest housing: substance-free housing, honors housing, diversity housing
Cleaning Service
Public areas only are cleaned, such as common bathrooms, study lounges, and hallways.
Dormitories
110 St. Thomas More
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 300
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Six- and eight-person suites
Laundry, lounges, recreation room.
66 Commonwealth Avenue
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 250
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Recreation room, chapel, two music rooms, laundry, lounges
90 St. Thomas More
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 470
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Doubles, six-person suites
Cardio rooms, laundry, library, music room, seminar room, trash rooms, TV lounge, weight room.
Cheverus
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 348
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, triples, quads
Laundry, lounge.
Claver
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 104
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads
Laundry, lounge.
CLXF Connector
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 22
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Laundry, library, four study lounges.
Cushing
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 113
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Laundry in the basement, lounge.
Duchesne (East & West)
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 320
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Laundry room, TV in lounge.
Edmond’s
Floors: 9
Number of Occupants: 1090
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Doubles
Laundry, study lounge, trash room, weight room.
Fenwick
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 132
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Lounges.
Fitzpatrick
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 125
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Study lounges.
Fitzpatrick Gonzaga Connector
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 12
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Singles, quads
Laundry, three study lounges.
Gabelli
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 200
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Four- and six-person apartments/suites
Laundry, recreation room, TV and study lounges, weight room.
Gonzaga
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Study lounges.
Greycliff
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 75
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Lounges.
Hardey
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 208
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Cardio room, laundry, lounge, weight room.
Ignacio
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 350
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Four- and six-person apartments/suites
Laundry, lounges, recreation room.
Keyes
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 398
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Cardio room, Keyes Entertainment Center, laundry, library, lounge, trash room.
Kostka
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 216
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Study lounges.
Loyola
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 216
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Laundry.
Medeiros
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 90
Bathrooms: Semi-private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Suites
Six semi-private lounges.
Modulars
Floors: 1 (ranch-style apartments)
Number of Occupants: 350
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Four- and six-person apartments/suites
Apartment-style setting.
Roncalli
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 172
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads
Rubenstein
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 300
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Four- and six-person apartments/suites
Laundry, lounges, recreation room.
Shaw
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 20
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads
Kitchen, study lounge.
Vanderslice
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 400
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Seven-, eight-, and nine-person suites
Cabaret room, game room, kitchen, laundry rooms, study/TV lounges.
Voute
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 200
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Four- and six-person townhouses/suites
Laundry, lounges, recreation room.
Walsh
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 350
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Four- and eight-person suites
Laundry, lounges, study rooms, weight room.
Welch
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 195
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads
Laundry, TV lounge, two regular lounges.
Williams
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 184
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads
Xavier
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 116
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads
Study lounge.
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