About the Boston College Tartan

Your unique tartan pattern was created using our proprietary algorithm, which combines the year BC was founded - 1863 - with the geographic coordinates of its campus - 42.355° N, 71.168° W. 

The individual thread counts reveal your unique time and place in history using Boston College's official primary colors - Maroon and Gold. BC's heart, mind, and spirit are also expressed through these secondary colors:

  • Cardinal for your campus’ urban heartbeat
  • Red for how you foster interconnected mindsets
  • Tan for your spirit of generating new knowledge to benefit society

 

To learn more about the algorithm
behind the pattern click here

Virtual Campus Visit

Click below to see how the algorithm's coordinates can take you on a virtual visit back to campus!