Most of the activities in Burton-Conner occur on an individual floor basis, while large activities and expensive purchases are typically funded by the dorm. The floors govern themselves separately from the overall house government. The Judicial Committee is in place to resolve disputes among dorm residents, should the need arise. These people provide emotional support and advice, and they act as liaisons between residents and the institute when necessary. Within each floor, rooms are separated into suites consisting of between 4 and 9 residents.
Most suites are co-ed.
The residents of Burton-Conner are generally social, but the dorm itself is not known for its parties. Floors engage in many different activities, including paintball, camping, going to theatrical shows, skiing, shopping, and simply going out for dinner. Every floor participates in intramural sports, and dorm-wide competitions are scheduled regularly. Recent events that the dorm has sponsored include whale watching, white-water rafting, dinner cruises, karaoke nights, evenings at Jillian's arcade, catered dinners, palm reading evenings, and amusement park trips. The dorm provides many amenities for its residents.