Boston University students had mixed reactions over the changes in the Guest Policy, which were made official yesterday and will take effect next semester.

Most BU students said the changes made are a step in the right direction, but some said they wished they could see more adjustments.

“It’s a start,” said Kim Howard, a College of Communication junior. “I think that it is a big deal because you can access all the dorms. At any other school you can do that.”

Howard said the changes were acceptable, but they were not drastic enough. She said there should be more changes, but noted the Guest Policy would always be around in some form.

“I think there is always going to be a Guest Policy because we live in a city, and security is important,” she said.

Kate Lindgren, a College of Arts and Sciences senior, said she agreed with Howard.

“I think they should make it more lenient,” she said. “But it is a step in the right direction.”

“Before this, it was a little unreasonable,” said Libby Arnold, a CAS freshman. “Because of this it is a little better; there are probably more changes that could be made.”

Arnold said she did not think the Guest Policy would ever be abolished, but also said she hoped there would be more changes in the future. She noted one policy change she agreed with whole-heartedly.

“Any student being able to swipe into any building is good,” Arnold said.

While many students said they were satisfied with at least some of the changes brought to the policy, others’ desires for change were left unmet.

“That minor of a change is a joke,” said Seth Miller, a College of General Studies freshman. “Signing in is understandable, but I don’t think it should be held as strictly as it is.”

Miller said he believes students should be able to swipe into any building they want at any time to see friends. He also said administrators should not have announced the changes this early if they were not going to implement them immediately.

“Why announce it?” Miller said. “Just put it into effect or don’t bother.”

While students like Miller said they would like a larger change, most students were glad to hear something had been done and expressed appreciation for Student Union President Ethan Clay’s efforts in getting the policy changed.

“He’s the first person in the Union to be visible to the student body,” said Rebecca Dove, a CAS senior. “[He] was able to make an impact.”