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Facilities Grades:
Quick StatsPopular Places to Chill
- Hillside
- McElroy Commons
- The Dustbowl
- The Quad
Student Centers
- There isn’t an official one, but McElroy has a nice area with couches and vending machines that students commonly meet in.
Libraries
- Bapst Library
- O'Neill Library
College Prowler Take
The facilities at Boston College always receive mixed reviews. The athletic center for the student athletes is exceptional, but unfortunately, isn’t open to non-athlete students. The Plex is where everyone else works out, and while it does have a wide variety of amenities—group workouts, indoor track, tennis courts, pool, sauna, weight machines, cardio machines, basketball courts, and more—it is usually extremely crowded and hot, so be prepared to wait for a machine. When it comes to the student center, don’t bother looking—there isn’t one. This doesn’t really seem to be a problem for BC students, though, because everyone functions just fine without one. McElroy, a building on Middle Campus, currently acts as a sort of student center. It has an area with couches and vending machines where many students gather in between classes, and it also has three dining halls—Eagle’s Nest, The Chocolate Bar, and Carney’s—which are very popular during lunch hours. Students Speak Out
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BCCT says: Boston College 2013 English Language and Literature  |
The libraries are really nice, and...
The libraries are really nice, and the Recreation Complex, also known as the Plex, is so-so. Alumni Stadium and the Flynn Center are good.
Facilities: February 27, 2009
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BCDV says: Boston College 2014 English Language and Literature |
The libraries are really nice—and...
The libraries are really nice—and there are eight of them, which is helpful—and the athletic stadium is smaller but really nice, too. The Plex, where everyone goes to work out, is definitely lacking, though. There aren't enough treadmills, ellipticals, or other machines for people, which is annoying because BC is a very fitness-conscious school. The dining halls are nice and there are plenty of options.
Facilities: February 25, 2009
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BCJP says: Boston College 2014 Psychology |
The gym seriously needs...
The gym seriously needs improvement but does the job. The library is amazing, but, for the most part, you don't really need to physically be there because most everything is available online.
Facilities: February 25, 2009
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BCEK says: Boston College 2014 Communication and Journalism |
The facilities are good. The...
The facilities are good. The libraries are awesome, and there are like 10 different ones that you can go to. The gym kind of sucks but has everything you would really need to do a workout routine.
Facilities: February 17, 2009
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BCAK says: Boston College 2014 Other |
BC does its best to try and create...
BC does its best to try and create the best atmosphere for working out, but even though the machines are new at the Plex, the building is still outdated. There is a place for every sport, though. There is no real student center, but most of the dining halls are great places to study, hang out, and meet with friends. There is a library for every type of student with lots of spaces to study in private or with groups.
Facilities: February 16, 2009
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FactsWhat To Do on Campus
Student activity on campus is usually very dependent on the weather! In the warmer months, you’re likely to find your friends hanging out in the Dustbowl–playing Frisbee or soaking in the sun while they read. The Quad is also a popular place for students to congregate and is used especially to advertise upcoming student events. During the wintery months, students avoid the outdoors like the plague. Although there have been a few snowman sightings, students are more likely to be found hanging out in The Rat or Eagle’s Nest dining halls drinking hot coffee and spending time with friends. McElroy Commons has an area with couches and vending machines that is commonly used as a meeting spot for BC students. And, of course, there are also school-sponsored events to attend, such as athletic events, shows, dances, and more. Keep your eyes open and you’re sure to find something fun to do!
Favorite Things To Do
Favorite things to do include play Frisbee or catch in the Dustbowl, hang out in Hillside Café, catch a show at Robsham Theater, get a coffee or chocolatey dessert in The Chocolate Bar, or play sports in The Plex.
Bar on Campus
- None, but Mary Ann’s is right down the street!
Coffeehouse on Campus
- Hillside Café has a coffee counter that features a huge selection of Starbucks beverages
Did You Know?O’Neill Library has recently undergone some serious changes! The library is now open earlier, is adding more electrical outlets for laptop users, and even has free earplugs for those who want to study in total silence. Additionally, there is a new leisure reading kiosk on the main level of the library where you can stop in between classes to catch up on your newspaper and magazine reading.
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