First year and transfer students: you are invited to an in-person conversation, over lunch, with peers from your class. Here is how it works: FYE will provide a tented, socially distanced location, a lunch, a discussion guide and four classmates - the rest is up to you! Conversations In the First Year: First Year Lunch is a chance to meet new classmates and engage in a meaningful conversation. Use the link in the bio to reserve your October spot! Feel free to reach out to bcfye@bc.edu with any questions!

#BC2024, disrupt your regular routine for a weekend, hear from juniors and seniors about their experiences transitioning to BC, and get to know other first year students in person. Reflect, recharge, and reimagine alongside members of your class. The 48hours Retreat is an opportunity to take a breath. Step out of your dorm and onto campus for a weekend of purpose. Our leaders and staff are prepared so you don’t have to be. Simply enjoy time with your peers and start making connections. The link to register is in our bio! Questions? Email our office at 48hours@bc.edu

#BC2024, let’s welcome the Boss to BC! Use the hashtag #TheBossatBC and post a picture or video of you, your roommate, friends welcoming Bruce Springsteen to BC. We want to see your most creative ideas, though please make sure you are distanced and masked, according to BC guidelines. Singing and Born to Run references are highly encouraged! Winners will be announced the evening of Convocation and will receive a free BC sweatshirt! Please make your posts by 9/10 by noon and make sure to use #TheBossatBC to enter.

Hi everyone! I’m Maggie, one of the Orientation Leaders, and I want to tell you about The Heights, BC’s independent student newspaper, where I am the Photography Editor. Some of my favorite experiences have been photographing from the sidelines of a football game, writing about my favorite movies, and of course, meeting some of my best friends. You can almost always find us on the couches of The Heights office, located in McElroy Hall 113. A little about The Heights: We print every Monday, and there are six content writing sections: news, sports, arts, metro, opinions, and features. The Heights is editorially and financially independent from the university, which means that the university does not regulate our content, and we control all our own finances. There are tons of ways to get involved with The Heights, whether you are interested in business, graphics, photography, or writing. We also have a creative team, which encompasses video, photo, graphics, and layout, along with a business team who manages ads and accounts. Finally, The Heights Introduction Program (HIP) pairs freshmen with a mentor on The Heights and is a great way to learn more and meet new people. We just recently celebrated our 100th year, and would love to have you as a part of our team! If any of this sounds interesting to you, visit our website bcheights.com

Class of 2024 and transfer students! We are moving into the final phase of Orientation and your OL cannot wait to see you on campus in a few short days. Our team in First Year Experience has created a schedule for each of the 170+ Orientation Groups to meet in person over the course of Saturday 8/29 and Sunday 8/30. The meetings will last no more than one hour, and during that time you will receive your most important piece of BC gear: your Superfan shirt! Make sure to check your email for your group's meeting time and location. Remember: you will need to adhere to BC's social distancing guidelines and protocols - including wearing your mask during the meeting. And if you are feeling ill, you should refrain from attending. See you all soon!

BC students, now more than ever, technology is vital in supporting your education. However technology is not infallible, and thankfully Boston College has an excellent technology support system. You can contact the Help Center online by calling 617-552-4357 or emailing help.center@bc.edu. There is also the Walk-In Help Desk. Located in O'Neill 316, provides assistance to users needing technology help with their computer's software, networking, virus removal, computer rebuild/reimage, and other such issues.

Find your direction at BC with Compass! Compass is a first semester mentoring program for the incoming AHANA students and we welcome you to submit your application by Aug 28th by visiting us at http://www.bc.edu/compass

BC Students! If you have not yet signed the Eagles Care Pledge, make sure to do so! You can access this through your Agora Portal and Canvas. If you have not signed by this Friday, August 14th, your name will be sent to the Office of Student Conduct for a hold to be placed on your BC account.

A note to BC’s incoming students