Winter Intersession – Dormitory and Suite Style Accommodations

The following winter intersession memo was sent to all students in dormitory and suite style accommodations on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 from BU Residence Life. 

Dormitory and suite style residences will close for winter intersession promptly at 12 noon, Sunday, December 19, 2021.

Beginning Monday, December 13, 2021, at 9 a.m., all students who are returning to campus for the spring must select a move-in date and time via the Housing Portal. Available move-in slots will be from Friday, January 14, 2022, through Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Residence dining service ends with dinner on Saturday, December 18, 2021. For specific hours of operations and opening times for the spring, please refer to the BU Dining website.

Before you go:

If you are not returning to your current residence assignment for the spring 2022 semester, you must clean your side of the room prior to leaving. You should return your key(s) to your Residence Life Office.

If you have a vacancy within your room assignment for the spring 2022 semester, please be sure to clean prior to leaving for intersession, making sure that all of your belongings are only on your side of the room. This will provide a welcoming environment for any potential new roommate(s).

Beginning at 9 a.m., Sunday December 19, 2021, Residence Life staff members will enter all dormitory and suite style rooms to ensure that residents are vacating the premises in a timely fashion. Please take the following pre-departure steps:

  • Do not forget your cell phone, medication, travel tickets, passport, and Terrier Card
  • Unplug all electrical appliances, including MicroFridges.
  • Dispose of all items that may spoil in your absence.
  • Throw out all trash and recycle your recyclables.
  • Keep the heat on.
  • Please turn off any water faucets within your accommodations.
  • Please remove all mail from your mailbox.
  • Lock all doors and windows in your room. Draw shades.
  • Most importantly, do not forget your keys!
  • Turn off your lights to conserve electricity.
  • Medication that needs to be refrigerated should be removed, as all micro fridges will be unplugged if they are left plugged in.

COVID 19 Compliance and BU Healthway:

If you are using BU Vacation Housing, please be aware you must remain in compliance with daily attestations and testing. During the winter intersession please be aware of the testing sites limited hours and dates. Please schedule your testing appointments accordingly so you remain in compliance.

When making your plans for Winter Intersession, please keep the following important dates in mind:

  • Goodwill – not Landfill clothing and housewares collection project will begin on Wednesday, December 8, and will conclude on Wednesday, December 22.  For the exact location of collection bins, contact your Residence Life office.
  • 24-hour quiet hours begin at 5 p.m., Friday, December 10, 2021.
  • Final exams begin on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
  • Final exams end on Saturday, December 18, 2021.
  • Residence dining services end with dinner on Saturday, December 18, 2021.
  • Dormitory-style residences close promptly at 12 noon on Sunday, December 19, 2021.
  • Spring semester classes begin on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

If you have any questions, please contact your Residence Life office. Have a wonderful Winter Break!

Boston University Residence Life
25 Buick Street
Boston, MA 02215
www.bu.edu/reslife/