A message of Thanksgiving from President Colleen Derr: "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep...
Eastern Nazarene College fosters a distinctly holistic, Christian living and learning community that allows students to develop their minds, hearts, and spirits. The college strives to enhance the educational experience of students beyond the classroom through the development of programs that promote intellectual, spiritual, cultural, physical, emotional, social, and career development. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the resources of the college and everything that the greater Boston area has to offer them.
With 75% of students living on campus and drawn from over 20 foreign nations and 36 states, Eastern Nazarene College provides a distinctly multicultural resident experience. The residence halls, all named in honor of individuals who have served the college and our nation, provide a variety of options to accommodate students’ unique needs and ease their transition to independent living. To learn more about the residence halls at Eastern Nazarene College, visit the Residence Halls page. Campus dining serves more than 1000 students, faculty, staff, and visitors with its three eating establishments that include The Commons, a full-service cafeteria; The Dugout, a quick-service grill, and Hebrews, a café featuring Starbucks coffee. Each meal plan is also accompanied by $50.00 of Cub Cash. Cub Cash (a debit account) can be used in the Dugout and Hebrews Café. A diversity of quality offerings and meal plans are available for both resident and commuter students. To learn more about dining options, plans, and hours of operation, visit the Dining page.
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There is no shortage of opportunities to engage in student organizations, clubs, and activities. In addition to an active student government, Eastern Nazarene College offers clubs that span a broad range of interests and affinity groups, from academic clubs like the History Club and Shrader Club for physics, math and engineering students, to cultural clubs like the Black Student Union, Latin Student Association, and International Student Organization. Students with a desire to serve may join the Rotaract Club, which seeks opportunities to give back to the community.
The Office of Student Engagement exists to foster a robust co-curricular campus environment that promotes student learning and development through campus programming and leadership development opportunities. Student Engagement seeks to build vibrant campus community through providing experiences that challenge students to apply classroom instruction to issues of social justice through various campus activities. The Office of Student Engagement works in conjunction with the Student Government Association to provide opportunities for leadership and service through councils, clubs, and organizations.
The physical and emotional health and wellness of students is a top priority for the college; therefore, The Brickley Center is available to all students at no or minimal cost. Services include health visits with the campus nurse, counseling services, and career advising to prepare students for success in whatever career they choose. Counselors are available to help students design meaningful career paths that prepare them for the future and empower them to change the world for the better. Visit The Brickley Center page for additional information on services provided or contact Kathryn Crawford at (617) 745-3892 or email kathryn.crawford@enc.edu.
In addition to 13 NCAA Division III varsity athletics teams and intramural sports, the college provides undergraduate students with a free membership to the YMCA in Quincy, a recently renovated $30 million fitness facility. Students have access to all fitness areas and programs, gymnasiums, pools, basketball courts, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and more. The facilities are also available for flag football and after-hours intramural sports.
Rooted in the Christian faith, Eastern Nazarene College is committed to cultivating the spiritual development of all students. Students come together in various gatherings such as weekly small groups, community-wide chapel services, Late Night worship sessions, quiet prayer in Angell Chapel, and Remix – a weekly gathering led by Wollaston Chapel. Other opportunities to engage include student-led summer ministry teams and Fusion service and learning trips. Through summer ministry, teams travel to camps and churches on the East Coast, as part of a long-standing tradition of experiential learning. Through Fusion, students participate in short-term mission trips, designed to provide an opportunity to connect with the activity of God in a variety of contexts.
In 2023, a Fusion team partnered with COMPASS for an immersive spring break trip to Iceland. The team worked closely with the local Salvation Army in Reykjavik, interacting with the area’s diverse asylum-seeker and immigrant communities. From ministry work to cultural exploration, including a Northern Lights tour, the journey blended spiritual growth, service, and adventure. Students were prepared for their mission with two training sessions prior to the trip. For more about our Fusion program, visit the Spiritual Life and Service page. visit the Spiritual Life and Service page.
