Do Boston University dorms have air conditioning?

Warren Towers has air conditioning in some study areas and the TV lounge but not in the dorm rooms or other areas of the building. Dorm rooms can get hot, so we strongly recommend that you bring a fan or buy one when you arrive on campus.

What do Boston University dorms come with?

All of our on-campus rooms come furnished with a dresser, a desk, a bed, and a chair for each student, as well as curtains, mini blinds, or window shades. You should pack pillows, extra-long twin bed sheets (beds are 80 inches long), a bedspread, blankets, towels, a flashlight, a desk lamp, and a metal wastebasket.

Do BU dorms have a curfew?

BU's residence halls are equipped with 24-hour security personnel and observe a nightly curfew.

Do BU dorms have private bathrooms?

Room types:

Some rooms have private bathrooms, while others are suite-style with shared baths.

Does Boston University allow pets in dorms?

In University residences, we adhere to a strict no pet policy. Emotional Support Animals (ESA), if formally approved through the Office of Disability and Access Services, are permitted in specified student dorm rooms, but not allowed in common spaces.

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Can a dog live in a college dorm?

Some college dorms are open to students keeping pets, as long as the pets are not disruptive to other students sharing the space. Although the number of dorms that allow pets is increasing, it's still not very common. In a recent study of colleges and universities in the U.S., 96% did not allow pets on campus.

Does Harvard allow cats in dorms?

No. Pets are not allowed at Shattuck House. Service and assistance animals are permitted when approved as a disability accommodation with the Office for Student Affairs. If you require a service or assistance animal, please contact [email protected].

Where do most freshmen live at BU?

Most first-year students opt for one of the large dormitories, both for the convenience and the ease of making friends. In Warren Towers, our largest dorm-style residence, you'll have 1,800 other students to meet, plus everything from a convenience store to a cinema room.

Do Boston University dorms have kitchens?

All residences are equipped with individual or shared kitchens. In addition, all utilities gas, heat, water, and electricity are provided, including those units that have AC.

Who gets 4 years of housing at Boston college?

Presidential Scholars, honor students, student leaders, scholarship athletes, nursing students and students with severe medical needs are granted four years of housing.

Can visitors sleep over in dorms?

Of course, most dorms don't have strict “visiting hours” and if your relative/friend is with you entering the dorm, and is quiet and does not disturb your neighbors, and you don't have a room mate (or if you do, your room mate does not care), then everything will be fine.

Can guests sleep in your dorm?

Make sure to get your roommate's permission in advance and get their signature before your guest arrives and before they leave. Your building will not let your guest stay without that permission slip. You can ask the security guards at your dorm where the overnight pass is located.

Can you have overnight guests in a dorm?

Some institutions may have restrictions on overnight guests, while others may allow it within certain guidelines. To determine the specific policy at a particular university or college, it is best to consult the housing department or the residence life office.

Can you bring your own fridge to Boston University?

Refrigerators – Small refrigerators of not more than four (4) cubic feet) are allowed in the residences. Microfridges, which come with a microwave, refrigerator and freezer are available for rent from BU's Vending Services. To learn more about renting a Microfridge visit our Vending website.

What type of student goes to Boston University?

There is no single type of student at BU as our community includes students with a wide variety of life experiences and backgrounds. Diversity in every sense of the word is part of our DNA and it is the richness of our students' experiences and backgrounds that make BU such a vibrant and dynamic campus community.

Where do most BU students live?

Popular neighborhoods include the South End, Brighton, Allston, Jamaica Plain, Kenmore/Fenway near BU Charles River Campus, Back Bay, South Boston, and the Town of Brookline and the City of Cambridge.

How many years do you have to live on campus at BU?

Freshmen are required to live in campus housing, but you'll soon see why most other BU undergraduates choose to stay with us all four years.

Can you cook in University dorms?

While items like air fryers, rice cookers, hot plates, and toaster ovens are typically prohibited, some dorms may allow a mini fridge and microwave or offer a communal kitchen space where these appliances can be used.

How is the campus life at Boston University?

University living begins with academics, but it doesn't end there. At Boston University, the list of social, athletic, artistic, and other types of clubs is more than 450 lines long and runs from Ad Club to Zen Community. There are literary clubs, rocket clubs, music clubs, and dozens of intramural and club sports.

Does BU have a lot of international students?

BU is a diverse community. Of our 30,000 students in both undergraduate and graduate programs, more than 7,000 are international students, representing nearly 100 countries.

Is Boston University a small campus?

Boston University is no small operation. With over 37,000 students from more than 140 countries, over 10,000 faculty and staff, 17 schools and colleges and the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences, and more than 300 programs of study, our three campuses are always humming, always in high gear.

What are quiet hours at Harvard?

In the residences for college-age and older students, weekend quiet hours begin at 2 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings, ending at 7 am Saturday and Sunday. Quiet hours for Pre-College students begin daily at 11 pm. Voices, music, and other sounds should not be audible outside of student rooms and suites.

Can you bring a fridge to Harvard?

Cooking appliances (except those rented through Harvard Student Agencies) are not permitted in House and dormitory rooms. These include but are not limited to coffee/teapots, hot plates, popcorn poppers, etc. 8. Refrigerators are not permitted, with the exception of MicroFridges rented from Harvard Student Agencies.

Do Harvard dorms have fridges?

The College permits the use of a combination microwave/refrigerator that is available for rent. No other type of microwave oven is allowed in the dorms. MicroFridges are academic year rentals, and if ordered by early August, will be in your dorm room when you arrive in August.