Boston College Parents' Weekend
Frequently Asked Questions
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Q: Will I be receiving additional information on Parents’ Weekend?
A: You will receive our Parents’ Weekend brochure in the mail by mid-July. Those who have
registered will receive a packet complete with maps and parking instructions the first week of
September.
Q: How do I register for Parents’ Weekend? Is it necessary to register for Parents’
Weekend?
A: All families attending Parents’ Weekend are required to register in advance through our
secure website. This will ensure that we know how many people are attending non-ticketed
events and assist our office in preparing materials for everyone attending the weekend. Please be
sure to include your student in your headcount.
Q: Is there a deadline for registering?
A: Yes. The deadline to register is Thursday, September 26. However, tickets do sell out for the
Pops on the Heights Scholarship Gala, so we recommend that you order early. Those who have
registered by September 18 will receive a registration packet complete with maps and parking
instructions by mail prior to Parents’ Weekend. Those who have registered after this date will
receive an emailed copy of the registration packet materials. Extra registration packets can be
picked up at the Welcome Center on Friday as well.
Q: Is there a cost for Parents’ Weekend?
A: Yes. The Pops on the Heights Scholarship Gala, the Pregame Barbecue, and the football
game are all ticketed events. When you register, there is a $25 flat fee per family. This will help
to offset the cost of increased security, shuttle buses and food services for non-ticketed events.
Save $5 when you register before September 6!
TICKET INFORMATION
Q: Are any tickets on sale now?
A: Yes. Tickets for the Pops on the Heights Scholarship Gala, football game and the Pregame
Barbecue are on sale now. You can purchase tickets for Pops on the Heights and the Pregame
Barbecue when you register for Parents’ Weekend online. Football tickets can be purchased
using promo code PARENTS.
Q: Who should I contact regarding my Pops, Football, Pregame Barbecue ticket question?
A: For questions regarding Pops tickets, please call 800-767-5591. For questions regarding
football tickets or kickoff time, please call 617-552-4622. For questions regarding the Pregame
Barbecue tickets or other Parents’ Weekend questions please email [email protected] or
call 866-237-1120.
Q: When will I receive my tickets?
A: Registration packets, including tickets for the Pregame Barbecue will be sent out after Labor
Day. Pops on the Heights tickets will be mailed out in September as well. Tickets for the
football game will be mailed out depending on when you place your order. Please note that all
tickets will be mailed separately.
Q: Do students typically attend the Pops concert with their families?
A: Yes, students typically attend the Pops concert with their families. If your student will be
attending, please be sure to order their ticket when you purchase your tickets online so that your
family will be seated together. Additional ticket orders after the date of purchase will be
accepted, however they cannot be seated with original orders.
Q: When is kickoff time for the football game typically announced?
A: Kickoff will be announced on or before September 23 on the athletics website at
www.bceagles.com.
Q: Can my student sit with me for the football game?
A: Your student may sit with you only if you buy a ticket for him or her with your ticket order.
Most students have season tickets and opt to sit in the student section, meeting with their family
before and after the game.
Q: Can we tailgate on campus prior to the football game?
A: Those with season ticket football parking permits may tailgate on campus prior to the football
game. Otherwise, there will be no outside parking or tailgating permitted on game day.
PARKING, LODGING AND DINING INFORMATION
Q: Where can I find information about parking?
A: Information regarding parking on Parents’ Weekend will be included in your registration
packet and will be available on our website in September. For campus maps, please visit BC's
Maps and Directions page.
Please note that we strongly encourage you to use the Massachusetts Bay Transportation
Authority (MBTA or the "T") subway system during your Parents' Weekend stay. The Boston
College branch of the MBTA's Green Line (the B train) ends at the Boston-Newton boundary on
Commonwealth Avenue. Cross the street and walk by St. Ignatius Church and follow the
perimeter road around to campus entrances. If you are planning to stay in Boston, this is a
convenient way of getting to campus without needing a car.
For more information about the MBTA and public transportation to Boston College, please visit
the MBTA website. Please note that the MBTA is not affiliated with Boston College.
Q: When should I make hotel reservations?
A: Hotels fill up quickly. We recommend making reservations as soon as you know you are
planning to come to campus for Parents' Weekend. Please visit the Parents’ Weekend website
for a list of area hotels. Please note that Boston College does not have a Parents’ Weekend room
block at any hotels.
Q: Where can I find information about places to eat on campus?
A: Boston College Dining Services has its own website complete with location listings, menus,
and hours of operation.
Q: Where can I find information about places to eat off campus?
A: Search area restaurants by visiting Boston.com or OpenTable.
OTHER INFORMATION
Q: May I bring other family members (i.e., grandparents, younger children) to Parents’
Weekend?
A: Parents’ Weekend is open to all, and we encourage you to bring your entire family.
Q: Can I drop off supplies to my student at his or her dorm?
A: Supplies may be dropped off on Friday and Sunday during Parents’ Weekend. Please notify
the gate attendant that you will be dropping off and not parking. Unfortunately, due to game day
parking restrictions, you will not be able to access campus without a valid parking permit on
Saturday.
Q: What is the dress code for Parents’ Weekend?
A: The dress code is primarily casual. You should dress to be comfortable. Dress for the Pops
on the Heights Scholarship Gala and the Sunday Liturgy tends to be a little more formal.
Q: If I have more questions regarding Parents’ Weekend, whom shall I contact?
A: Please call our Parents’ Weekend Hotline at 866-237-1120 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST or e-
mail us at [email protected].
Q: When will you announce the date for Parents’ Weekend 2014?
A: Next year’s date is typically announced in early March.
