A staff thoroughly familiar with Boston College programs and resources is in residence and capable of responding to most needs of resident living. At the same time high school students are given the freedom and responsibility to establish their own priorities and to manage their time accordingly. Furnishings in student rooms include a desk, study chair, study lamp, wastebasket, chest of drawers and bed with complete bedding for each occupant. Sheets, pillowcases and towels are exchanged weekly. Clothes hangers, blankets and washcloths are not provided.
Students are responsible for housekeeping within the room.
The upper campus is comprised of twelve traditional, three-storied residence halls with double and triple occupancy rooms. These residence halls house approximately 150 students each and are directly across the street from McElroy Commons. Common bathrooms and showers are located on each floor. Both dining facilities provide wide variety in their a la carte selections and meal plan possibilities. Each evening the Club in O'Connell House offers snacks for upper campus residents.