Boston University's Charles River Campus centers on the Gothic Marsh Chapel, whose original 1920s design called for a 350-foot bell tower that was never built after the city's construction of Storrow Drive, with most underclassmen housed in Warren Towers, the second-largest non-military dormitory in the entire country.
Enrollment
37,737
Total Students
Freshman Class
4,701
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Jan 14, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
11%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
New student move-in is Thursday, Jan. 14. The on-campus Spring Orientation program starts that evening. Book a move-in time slot on the housing site.
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
Residence halls (12)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Campus Center & Student Residence
Claflin Hall
Traditional · Coed
Danielsen Hall
Traditional · Coed
Kilachand Hall
Traditional · Coed
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Longwood House
Peabody Hall
Pilgrim House
Rich Hall
Traditional · Coed
Riverway House
Sleeper Hall
Traditional · Coed
The Towers
Traditional · Coed
Warren Towers
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Spring 2027 Orientation (on campus; online course due Jan 5)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
January 14, 2027
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.
Registration
Spring 2027 class registration
Boston University- Continuing undergraduates by class year (seniors first)Seniors through first yearsSeniors Oct. 30, juniors Nov. 6, sophomores Nov. 13, first years Nov. 20. Start time depends on the last digit of your BUID.October 30 - November 20, 2026
- Entering transfer studentsEntering undergraduate transfer studentsDecember 8, 2026
- Entering first-year studentsEntering undergraduate first-year studentsDecember 9, 2026
- Open enrollmentDecember 10, 2026
Costs
Room & Board
$18,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Target0.3 miles
- CVS Pharmacy1.6 miles
- Walgreens2.2 miles
- Wegmans4 miles
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Dates last checked October 2026.