St. Thomas More Apartments

What if walls could talk? What stories would these walls of St. Thomas More Apartments whisper? The St. Thomas More Apartments, completed in 2016, replaced the older Edmond’s Hall. This modern marvel at 2150 Commonwealth Avenue isn’t just a place to live; it’s a vibrant hub of student life. The six-story building pulsates with energy. It houses 490 upperclassmen and boasts a multitude of common areas. There are study lounges, seminar rooms, a reflection room, even music practice rooms. University Health Services also found its new home within these walls, moving from Cushing Hall. St. Thomas More Apartments is designed to be more than just a dorm. It’s a place where students connect, learn, and grow. The spacious lobby serves as a popular meeting spot, its accessibility striking a balance with security measures like PIN and card swipe access for apartments. Natural light floods the building, illuminating study nooks and conversation corners. Imagine yourself in one of the two-story lounges. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer stunning views of Lower Campus, Gasson Tower, and Brighton Campus. You might witness a training session for the Own It Summit, a student-led conference empowering women. Or perhaps you’d stumble upon the Asian Caucus executive board meeting, grappling with how to address the post-election climate. The building also offers glimpses into the evolution of student life at Boston College. From the rigid dormitory rules of the past to the more formative approach of today, St. Thomas More Apartments reflects a shift towards fostering intellectual maturity and community engagement. The building is a testament to the Light the World campaign’s focus on student formation. Picture the Model United Nations team strategizing in a glass-walled lounge, their ideas bouncing off the high ceilings. Or the Arrupe International Immersion Program’s Dominican Republic team, sharing their hopes and anxieties in a candlelit reflection space. These are just a few of the countless stories unfolding within the walls of St. Thomas More Apartments. They serve as a microcosm of the vibrant and diverse Boston College community, a place where students learn, connect, and prepare to make their mark on the world.