Do BU dorms have closets?

Bathrooms are communal. These residence halls are not air-conditioned. Each bedroom features a single bed, desk, dresser, and closet per guest.

What do BU 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?

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

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.

Boston University Dorm Tour: The Towers

What kind of students go to BU?

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.

What percent of BU students live off campus?

Boston University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,459 (fall 2022), with a gender distribution of 42% male students and 58% female students. At this school, 65% of the students live in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and 35% of students live off campus.

Is Boston University housing first come first serve?

All options are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. At the time of application, you will be asked to rank your preferences among all available room types.

Does BU have coed dorms?

Students have the option to live in mixed-gender housing groups.

Do BU 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.

Can people sleep over at your dorm?

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 I bring my own fridge to BU?

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 is the oldest dorm at BU?

So Myles Standish is BU's oldest dormitory. Back in the 1920s, it was one of the finest hotels of its time, and some of the most famous baseball players used to stay here just because of its close proximity to Fenway Park.

Do BU dorms have WIFI?

The University provides secure, encrypted wireless access in most residences, libraries, campus dining facilities, athletic facilities, and most other public areas. Wireless access is not available in every campus location, but it is very widespread.

Can you choose your roommate at Boston University?

Choosing your roommates

This is done via the online Continuing Student Housing Application where students will search for, and agree to, the possibility of living together.

Can you room with the opposite gender in Boston University?

Gender-neutral housing is an option for any continuing student wishing to choose their roommate(s) regardless of gender, and live in rooms, suites and apartments without a gender designation.

What is the acceptance rate for Boston University?

Boston University has an acceptance rate of 14%. Half the applicants admitted to Boston University who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1350 and 1500 or an ACT score of 31 and 34. However, one quarter of admitted applicants achieved scores above these ranges and one quarter scored below these ranges.

Are Boston College dorms carpeted?

Each room is furnished with a bed, mattress, desk, chair, and dresser for each occupant. There are built-in closets in each room for each student (lofted triple rooms share the closet). Most rooms on Newton and Chestnut Hill have wall-to-wall carpeting. All rooms on Brookline Campus have tile floors.

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.

What is the male to female ratio at Boston University?

The full-time Boston U undergraduate population is made up of 59% women, and 41% men. For the gender breakdown for all students, go here. See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.

Is it cheaper to live on or off campus at BU?

“Once upon a time if you lived off-campus you'd be saving money, but now the costs are about the same, considering that grocery shopping is expensive and students are living in a very cosmopolitan city,” warns Kim.

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.