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Quick Stats

Service & Maintenance Staff 507
Campus Size 240 acres
Student Centers There isn’t an official one, but McElroy has a nice area with couches and vending machines that students commonly meet in.
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries
  • Bapst Library
  • O'Neill Library
Popular Places to Chill
  • The Dustbowl
  • Hillside
  • McElroy Commons
  • The Quad
Bar on Campus None, but Mary Ann’s is right down the street!
Bowling on Campus None
Coffeehouse on Campus Hillside Café has a coffee counter that features a huge selection of Starbucks beverages
Movie Theater on Campus None

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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.

 

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Facilities at Boston College

tampa87

Philosophy '14

5.0
A+

Teachers Are Brilliant

Every teacher is held to high standards if they want to continue to work at BC

May 16, 2012

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jmaenpaa

Public Policy, Administration, and Social Work '13

4.2
A-

Good Facilities

The gym is great and very large. It is state of the art and has many machines available. Some of the classrooms are older and the temperature is not well regulated. The student centers and libraries are large and full of resources (and sometimes snacks).

May 07, 2012

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bostonlover

Psychology '13

4.2
A-

Exciting Campus Life

The facilities on campus are really nice. The gym offers classes every day, all day as well as various machines and a pool for use. There are two libraries on campus that offer lots of study space for when you need to buckle down and do work. people also tend to hang out in the cafes/dining halls to meet for projects or grab a bite to eat. The campus itself is very pretty especially in the fall and spring. As far as activities go, BC always seems to have something going on whether its a sporting event, art show, dance performances, etc.

Apr 30, 2012

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User rating for Boston College - Facilities is 4.6 out of 5 based on 29 user reviews.

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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.

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!

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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