Dear Class of 2027,
Happy first day of classes! I hope you enjoyed Welcome Week programming and are excited to take part in all the exciting BC events and traditions that await you at BC!
As you begin to settle into campus life, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved including the Student Involvement Fair this Friday, Taste of Off-Campus, Mass of the Holy Spirit, Convocation, Wellfest and more. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to login into MyBC which will connect you with student organizations and their events. Be sure to also keep a lookout for my weekly communications each Monday morning where I share updates, Student Affairs resources and programs, and campus partner events.
I know settling into college life can be exciting yet overwhelming. If you have questions, need assistance or would like to discuss something, please do not hesitate to contact me or any of our departments. I also hold open office hours most Fridays from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in Maloney 412, so drop by and say hello!
Sincerely,
Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead
Vice President for Student Affairs
Open Office Hours with Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead
Drop by Maloney Hall 412 on Friday's from 3-5 pm and say hello!
Open Office Hours: 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22
Student Affairs Highlights | Mark Your Calendar!
Office of Student Involvement
Want to get involved
this semester?
Come to the Student Involvement Fair on Friday, September 1st from 10-3 p.m. on the Campus Green, and learn about all the exciting student organizations you can join!
Office of the Dean of Students, Off Campus Living
Hungry? Sample food from surrounding area restaurants!
Taste of Off-Campus
Wednesday, September 6
5-7:00 p.m. | Cadigan Alumni Center Lawn
Free tote bags and more to the first 300 students!
Sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students, Off Campus Student Living
Center for Student Wellness
Upcoming Center for Student Wellness Events!
Drop by WellFest on Wednesday, September 13 and learn about all the health and wellness resources available to you across campus!
Upcoming October highlights include a 30 day wellness challenge, and a the Mental Health Fair.
Career Center
The Career Center is here to help you design a path that enables you to pursue meaningful work and a purposeful life. Whether you are reflecting on your gifts and talents, exploring possible majors or career paths, or you are ready to meet potential employers, stop by and
say hello!
Campus Partners
Campus Ministry | Mass of the Holy Spirit
September 7 | 12:00 p.m. | O'Neill Plaza
Mass of the Holy Spirit: The Boston community gathers as a whole to ask God's blessings on all it does throughout the new academic year. The Mass is held at noon on Thursday, September 7, 2023, on the plaza in front of the O'Neill Library. In case of inclement weather, the Mass will move to Conte Forum. Classes are canceled from noon to 1:15 p.m.
BC Dining | Remember to Pick your Meal Plan!
Students enrolled in the Residential Meal Plan can now choose from three spending levels–Light, Base, and Premium. All students will automatically be enrolled in the Base Plan and will have the option to opt up to the Premium Plan or opt down to the Light Plan. Meal Plan selection deadline for the fall semester is September 2, 2023. To learn which plan is right for you, visit bc.edu/mealplan.
Boston College Athletics
September 2 | 12:00 p.m.
BC vs Northern Illinois
Alumni Stadium | Chestnut Hill, Mass
September 9 | 12:00 p.m.
BC vs Holy Cross
Alumni Stadium | Chestnut Hill, Mass
BC Arts | McMullen Museum
Art After Dark: Student Opening for “Gateway to Himalayan Art”B
Friday, September 8 at 6:00 pm to 10:00 pmC Arts
Art After Dark is back with its biannual students-only opening celebration, this time with works of Himalayan art from the Rubin Museum in New York City. To celebrate this exhibition, we’re offering an evening filled with art, games, live performances, food, film, and music to complement the themes and materials on display.
Looking for more events or ways to get involved? Visit MyBC and the
University Calendar.
Division of Student Affairs
21 Campanella Way, Maloney Hall 412, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-552-8600 | bc.edu/studentaffairs