office of residential life

“It’s Kind of Like a Mattress Firm”: ResLife Holds Mattress Testing Event for Student Feedback

Lucy Freeman • December 1, 2023

Aidan McGinty and Corrado Buzzerio sprawled themselves across each of the seven beds in Maloney Hall’s fourth floor lobby on Thursday, testing out mattress options as part of a new initiative by the Office of Residential Life (ResLife).

UGBC Senate Discusses Recent Meetings With ResLife

Annika Engelbrecht • November 29, 2023

The Boston College Office of Residential Life (ResLife) cannot commit to prioritizing the future housing options of freshmen living on Newton Campus, said Addie Weiss, UGBC Senator and MCAS ’27.

It’s Time To Talk About Laundry at BC

The Heights Editorial Board • September 24, 2023

The University has a laundry problem, and it has not taken steps to address it. On a scale rating the laundry experience at Boston College from 1 to 10 (with 1 being “I'm completely dissatisfied” and 10 being “I'm completely satisfied”), more than 60 students polled by a Heights survey gave an average satisfaction rating of 4.47 out of 10.

Residential Students Required to Sign Addendum to Housing Agreement

Madeleine Romance • July 8, 2020

All residential students are required to sign the addendum, which limits guests allowed in living units and prohibits all unapproved social gatherings.

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.

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.

2018-19 Has Most-Ever AHANA+ RAs

Cole Dady • May 3, 2018

“It’s a big passion of mine to make sure we represent our student body within our staff,” said Mike Lorenz, ResLife’s associate director for selection, development, and formation.

More Students Opt for On-Campus Housing

Cole Dady • April 29, 2018

“Most of the time, if you go off campus, you stay off campus,” Greg Jones, director of housing operations, said. “The fact that our students want to come back means we’re doing something right.”

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.

2150 Remains Last to Fill During Room Selection

Catherine Cremens • March 15, 2018

“[2150 is] removed from every other senior, just like CoRo was, so I would rather live in housing that’s not as nice to be with all of my friends,” said Sean Kane, MCAS ’19.

2000 Comm. Ave. Starts Semester With Fewer Vacancies

Cole Dady • January 22, 2018

“It’s easy to be dissuaded from living here because of the distance and separation from campus, but in my opinion the benefits outweigh the small costs,” said Justin Panzariono, CSOM ’20.

Alcohol Safety Support Line to End Due to Low Call Volume

Cole Dady • December 15, 2017

“Students should also know that residence hall live-in staff have all been trained to have these types of conversations and provide referrals to these offices,” Jemima Pierre, the ASAP Program Manager, said in an email.