Welcome to
the Heights
Parents Weekend is a beloved University tradition—a chance for Boston College families to gather and celebrate what makes the BC student experience unlike any other.
September 27–29, 2019
Join faculty and administrators as they share their perspectives on student life inside and outside the classroom. Stop by open houses across campus where you will hear from your student’s dean as well as the Office of Student Affairs, the Academic Advising Center, and other departments.
Introducing our new PW19 app!
Everything you need to know about the weekend in the palm of your hand.
Schedule
Meet faculty and University leaders who are shaping your child’s college experience. View schedule »
Parking
Driving to campus? Be sure to know where to park. View campus maps »
Hotel Guide
Reservations for Parents Weekend should be made as soon as possible, as hotels sell out quickly! Reserve your room today »
Eat On Campus
BC Dining Services has its own website with location listings, menus, and hours of operation. View dining services »
Signature events of the weekend
View the full schedule »Pops on the Heights: The Barbara and Jim Cleary Scholarship Gala
Now in its 27th year, this is a cherished BC tradition.
Discussions on Student Life
Hear from University leaders who are directly impacting your student's experience. More details to come.
BC vs. Wake Forest Football Game
Don your BC Superfan gear and cheer on the Eagles as they face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons!
Enjoy Images from Last Year's Parents Weekend
Spread the Excitement
On Facebook, Twitter or Instagram? Use #BCParents to share photos and updates.
We’re excited to announce the launch of Eagle Exchange, BC’s new online mentoring platform. You can mentor students, network with alumni, and experience the power of the BC community.
Watch the full 2-minute video to learn more and join #BCEagleExchange today: bit.ly/bceagleexchangelaunch
#bceagleexchange #networking #mentoring #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
#BCEagleExchange is a new online platform where you can mentor students, network with alumni & experience the power of the BC community.
Learn more in this video & join us https://t.co/yO9Q9pZWgD https://t.co/qVWPltXaqK
If you’ve got vintage BC stuff … pics or it didn’t happen 😉! Reply here or send a photo to bcalum@bc.edu.
Photo: John Carabatsos ’80 via BC Class of 1980 Facebook page https://t.co/vdvQ8KMXLB
Who else has a vehicle with #WeAreBC pride? Pics or it didn’t happen 😉 … send your photo to bcalum@bc.edu.
Photo: Bob Franks ’89 @bobfranks13. #schoolspirit #bostoncollege #evertoexcel #bcalumni
Silva is the new chief executive of @WorldTeamTennis, which was co-founded by King and has attracted top players such as Venus Williams: https://t.co/ksczLnhR8X
Photo: @CarlosSilva https://t.co/o0sj5qW6av
Thank you to John's dad, ESPN announcer and BC alum Joe Tessitore, for sharing these photos.
Go Eagles!
See why the legacy is even greater than this honor: https://t.co/tJoW3r89j2 #WeAreBC #EaglesForOthers https://t.co/alhThapiU8
Not a Neenan Society member yet? Learn more here: bit.ly/bcneenanaug19
Photo: Caitlin Cunningham. #bcneenansociety #teamneenan #joinneenan #eaglesforothers #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
BC theology grad student Angelo Jesus Canta designed this fun way to celebrate today’s Feast of St. Ignatius.
Photo: Angelo Jesus Canta, Twitter @ajxcanta, via Twitter @C21Center. #stignatius #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
Photo: Michelle Kang ’18 @honey.kang. #apollo11 #moonlanding #nationalmoonday #manonthemoon #lunarlanding #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
What emojis do you use the most? Ours are 🦅 (of course!) ❤️💛😀😊😍🙌🎓 #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
Photo: Iva Begolli, MEd’19, @ibegolli. #beautiful #instagood #home #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
Discover the impact of your collective support: link in bio or bit.ly/bcthankyou719. #eaglesforothers #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
Photo: Haoran Zeng ‘22. #instasunset #skyline #inspiration #beautiful #instagood @bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
Photo: Fireworks over Boston College, by Allie Isnardi ’16 @allieisnardi
#july4th #happybirthdayamerica #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
Not a member yet? Learn more here: bit.ly/neenanaug19
Photo: Justin Knight. #bcneenansociety #teamneenan #joinneenan #eaglesforothers #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
Learn more: bit.ly/petefratescenter0619
#strikeoutals #birdball #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
Photo: Leigh Going Theilemann '07 @4kikileigh. #kidsofinstagram #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
110 years ago today, Boston College President Rev. Thomas I. Gasson, S.J., broke ground on a new campus for BC.
The first building would eventually become our iconic Gasson Hall, one of the most Instagrammed college buildings in the U.S. and the inspiration for the hashtag #gassongram!
#birthday #gassongram #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
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Photo #Repost John Gallaugher ‘88, MBA’90 @john.gallaugher
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My lovely summer classroom in Dublin, home of an extraordinary team of processionals. Thank you, Claire, Thea, and Mike of @bostoncollegedublin
Thank you for coming home, Eagles!
Head to bit.ly/bcreunion19 for a selection of photos.
#bcreunion #alwaysaneagle #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
You can join the Neenan Society, too! Learn how: bit.ly/neenanjune19
Photo: Andrea Wisniewski '18. #bcneenansociety #teamneenan #joinneenan #eaglesforothers #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
And Reunion Weekend is where we celebrate everything we gained from our BC experience. Today is Day 2 of #BCReunion ... let’s go make more memories, Eagles.
Photo of Jonathan Silva ‘14 @jonsilva7 and Sarah Kelley ‘14 @skelbells, by J Baggett Photography @jbagzphotography.
#bcreunion #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
If you’re coming back to the Heights, use hashtag #BCReunion in your Instagram and Twitter posts for a chance to be included in the official Reunion photo album.
See you soon, Eagles!
#bcreunion #alwaysaneagle #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
Photo: James Carlin ’22 @jtigg6. #instagood #sunrise #campus #sky_captures #newengland #bostoncollege #wearebc #evertoexcel #bcalumni
The Parents Leadership Council (PLC) comprises a diverse community of more than 400 Boston College families who have made a significant philanthropic commitment to Boston College.
Learn More about the PLC