Boston College's Chestnut Hill campus is anchored by the Gothic Gasson Hall, completed in 1913 to mark the university's move here, with first-year students housed on the Newton Campus - once an entirely separate women's college before BC acquired it in 1974 - in halls including Duchesne, Hardey, and Cushing.
Enrollment
15,234
Total Students
Freshman Class
2,414
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Jan 17-19, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
14%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
Students may arrive Sunday, Jan. 17 through Tuesday, Jan. 19; move-in cannot begin before 9 a.m. on Jan. 17. Arriving early is not permitted, and a $125-per-night fee applies. Moving carts for new spring students are available 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 17 and 18.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (15)
Reserved for first-year students
Cheverus Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyCushing House
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyDuchesne Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyFenwick Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
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Fitzpatrick Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyGonzaga Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyHardey House
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyKeyes Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyKostka Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyLoyola Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyMedeiros Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyMessina South
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyMessina West
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyShaw House
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyXavier Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Residence halls (11)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
66 Commonwealth Avenue
Traditional · Coed
90 Saint Thomas More
Suite · Coed
Claver Hall
Traditional · Coed
Greycliff Hall
Traditional · Coed
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Messina East
Traditional · Coed
Roncalli Hall
Traditional · Coed
Stayer Hall
Suite · Coed
Vanderslice Hall
Suite · Coed
Walsh Hall
Suite · Coed
Welch Hall
Traditional · Coed
Williams Hall
Traditional · Coed
Apartments (7)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Gabelli Hall
Apartment · Coed
Ignacio Hall
Apartment · Coed
Modular Apartments
Apartment · Coed
Reservoir Apartments
Apartment · Coed
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Rubenstein Hall
Apartment · Coed
Thomas More Apartments
Apartment · Coed
Voute Hall
Apartment · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$18,284
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Wegmans1.1 miles
- CVS Pharmacy2.2 miles
- Target3.7 miles
- Walgreens3.9 miles
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Dates last checked October 2026.