Winter Intersession – Apartment Style Accommodations

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

Winter intersession begins at 12 noon, Sunday, December 19, 2021. Apartment-style residences on-campus and suites in 33 Harry Agganis Way will remain open throughout the winter intersession for residents with a full year 2021-2022 Residence License Agreement.

Beginning at 9 a.m., Monday, December 13, 2021, all students who are returning to campus for the spring (including those remaining in residence for the winter intersession) 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.

Please be advised that Residence Life offices will close at 5 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2021, and reopen at 9 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2022.

If you wish to remain in your residence for any portion of the Winter Intersession, you must sign up using this link by 5 p.m., December 15, 2021.

Residence dining service ends with dinner on Saturday, December 18, 2021. For specific hours of operations 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 and lock your room prior to leaving. You are required to return your key(s) to your Residence Life office.

If you have a vacancy in your room assignment for the spring 2022 semester, please be sure to clean common areas, including bathrooms, prior to leaving for break. This will provide a welcoming environment for any new potential roommate(s).

Residence Life staff will be entering residences of those traveling to conduct safety checks. If you are traveling, as a courtesy, please share your travel plans with your roommate(s). Also, please take the following pre-departure steps:

  • Do not forget your cell phone, medication, travel tickets, passport, and Terrier Card.
  • Dispose of items in your kitchen cabinets and refrigerator (including Micro-Fridges) and that may spoil in your absence.
  • Throw out all trash and recycle your recyclables.
  • Please turn off any water faucets within your accommodation.
  • Keep the heat on!
  • Turn off your lights to conserve electricity.
  • Close and lock all windows. Draw shades.
  • Lock all doors in your apartment or suite.
  • Please remove all mail from your mailbox.
  • Most importantly, do not forget your keys!

If you stay:

If you are in residence at any time during winter intersession, please employ the following security measures:

  • Be sure your apartment or suite doors are locked at all times.
  • Do not prop doors.
  • Do not open your door unless you can positively identify the person at the door.
  • Campus will be fairly quiet. You should avoid walking alone, especially late at night.  Please note the Scarlet Safe Walk does not operate during winter intersession.
  • Report any suspicious behavior to Boston University Police at 617-353-2121.

COVID 19 Compliance and BU Healthway:

If you are in residence during the winter intersession, 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 Break, please keep the following important dates in mind:

  • The Fall 2021 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.
  • 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