at the western edge of campus surrounding bu's nickerson field is west campus, with three high-rises each housing well over 600 residents. they are named claflin, sleeper, and rich hall after bu's founders. residents of west generally prefer it over other locations and cite its "campusy" feel and proximity to the student village complex and other athletic facilities. student athletes are abundant here, for that reason. cgs, cfa, and sha students also tend to prefer living at west campus, as it is the closest dormitory style residence to those three schools.