Campus Update Friday March 20, 2020
- As of today, there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on campus. We will provide a campus update on this website as information becomes available.
- Reimbursements for room and board for students who left campus in March and returned home will begin to be credited to student accounts today. The process should be completed by March 25. Students should look for emails from the Office of Student Services.
- Because of international travel restrictions, serious personal reasons, or University obligations, more than 400 students remain on campus. Their relocation to Upper Campus begins today, with students being housed in single rooms. Students will be supported by dining facilities in McElroy Commons.
- BC Dining Services continues to serve food to go. View dining hours of operation.
- McElroy Commons and the Eagle's Nest will be open for study space, with a mandate for 6-foot social distancing.
- The University has provided assistance to high-need students who remain on campus by adding money to their meal plan accounts. Check emails from the Office of Student Services for details.
- BC Bookstore has changed its hours to 10-4 Monday to Friday. It will be closed during the weekend.
- St. Mary’s Chapel on the Chestnut Hill Campus is open Monday through Friday from 9-5 for private prayer. It will be closed on Saturday and Sunday.
- Remote teaching began on March 19 and will continue through the end of the semester. Details on changes to the University’s academic policies regarding course withdrawals and Pass/Fail courses can be found in the March 18 Letter from the Provost and Vice Provosts.
- No decision has yet been made on 2020 University Commencement.
- The Margot Connell Recreation Complex remains open with modified hours. Visitors are required to follow established social distancing guidelines.
- Facilities staff continue to clean and disinfect common areas around campus multiple times each day, including residence halls, offices, and dining facilities.
- Please continue to monitor the coronavirus web page at bc.edu/coronavirus and check emails for updates.