Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at Boston University.
Boston University requires most students to live on campus and provides extensive housing options across multiple residential areas.
First-Year Housing: Incoming students are assigned to residence halls by the Housing Office. First-year housing is distributed across campus.
Upperclass Housing: Returning students participate in a lottery-based housing selection process. Both traditional and suite-style housing options are available.
Housing Communities: Boston University offers themed residential communities and special-interest housing options. For housing procedures and timelines, see the Housing website.
Boston, MA
Private Research University
36,383 total students
10 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter
| Dorm | Overall ★ | Safety ★ | Cleanliness ★ | Reviews | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Towers | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Myles Standish Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Kilachand Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Student Village I | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Student Village II | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Claflin Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Sleeper Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Rich Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Danielsen Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Bay State Road Brownstones | — | — | — | 0 |
Year-specific advice for Boston University dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:
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