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‘It Was Good To Be Back’: Class of 2020 Enjoys Long-Awaited Commencement Weekend

Rachel Lee and Amy Palmer • October 24, 2021

Last weekend, BC invited the Class of 2020 back to campus for its Commencement Weekend—two days of in-person celebration alongside friends and family to make up for graduation ceremonies that were canceled nearly a year-and-a-half ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘Let Your Life Be A Lighthouse’: Pemberton Speaks at Class of 2020 Commencement

Amy Palmer • October 17, 2021

The BC community welcomed the Class of 2020 back to campus for a delayed Commencement on Sunday after the ceremony was canceled due to COVID-19 nearly a year-and-a-half ago.

University to Host Fall Celebration for Class of 2020

Victor Stefanescu • May 13, 2021

Boston College will host a celebration for the Class of 2020 from Oct. 15 to 17, according to the BC Alumni and Friends webpage.

BC Cancels Previously Rescheduled Commencement for Class of 2020

Madeleine Romance • September 1, 2020

BC has canceled its in-person Commencement and Senior Week activities for the Class of 2020 due to restrictions from the City of Boston.

May Commencement Canceled, Could Be Moved to October

Scott Baker • April 8, 2020

BC's Commencement is now canceled over concerns due to the COVID-19 outbreak and restrictions on social gatherings, according to an email sent to the Class of 2020.

UGBC Elections Fill 18 of 20 Open Seats

Jack Miller • April 12, 2019

Students in the Classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 elected representatives to the Undergraduate Government of Boston College’s Senate—previously known as the Student Assembly—on Thursday.

UGBC Senate Candidates Release Platforms Ahead of Thursday Election, Not All Seats Will Be Filled

Owen Fahy • April 8, 2019

Elections for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College’s Senate, previously known as the Student Assembly (SA), will be held on Thursday.

Due to Limited Housing Availability, Gonzaga May House Rising Sophomores

Colleen Martin • March 19, 2018

The Class of 2021 is larger than the sophomore class size by almost 100 students, and more rising juniors applied to live on campus than in previous years, contributing to the limited housing availability.

32 Percent Admitted to the Class of 2020

Taylor St. Germain • September 8, 2016

Students in the Class of 2020 come from 46 states and 41 countries.

Down 2 Percent From Last Year, Admissions Received 29,000 Applications

Taylor St. Germain • May 3, 2016

Down two percent from last year, the Office of Admissions received 29,000 total applications for the class of 2020. Last year, BC received 29,486.