Housing Frequently Asked Questions
On-Campus Housing Information
University-sponsored housing is housing that MCPHS shares with other local colleges. These sites have anywhere from 20 to 140+ MCPHS students and include many of the same amenities as our on-campus locations, including MCPHS Resident Assistants (RAs) and professional staff.
Housing is guaranteed for all new first-year students and transfers who meet application and deposit deadlines. Housing is not guaranteed for students who miss the deadline. A very limited amount of housing is available for upper-class students through the housing lottery process.
The housing selection process takes place during the spring semester. Once a student has been accepted by the University, he or she will be required to pay a non-refundable housing deposit in addition to the deposit for admission. A housing contract and related materials will be mailed in mid-April. Students are required to read, fill out, and sign the contract and materials, then mail them back to the Office of Residence Life.
We offer a variety of different housing options. They include apartment-style with a kitchen and bathroom (i.e., Matricaria Hall), traditional corridor-style (i.e., Fennell Hall), and suite-style, multiple single, double, triple, or quad rooms with a shared bathroom and common living area (Treehouse).
A variety of factors are considered when assigning students to housing, including the date on which the housing contract and related materials are received by the Office of Residence Life.
Housing assignment information, including location and roommate(s) contact information, will be sent out electronically. This e-mail will include everything you need to know about what to bring to campus and the move-in process. Students starting in the fall will receive this email in mid-July and students starting in the spring will receive it in November.
Students and families may request a tour of the residence halls by contacting the Admission Office. Tours are also available during the July Orientation sessions.
The cost of living on campus can vary, based on the residence hall assignment you receive. Please see the Boston Housing Rates page for more information.
Fall semester: Residents are asked to depart campus 24 hours after their last final exam or by 6 p.m. on the last day of final exams, whichever comes first. Residents returning for the spring semester may leave their belongings.
Spring semester: Residents are required to depart campus 24 hours after their last final exam or by 6 p.m. on the last day of final exams, whichever comes first.
Incoming first-year students and first-year transfer students are eligible for residence hall living. We also offer University-sponsored housing to students in their second year — however, housing eligibility and availability can vary from year to year. To see if you’re eligible for housing, please contact the Admissions Office.
The apartments available are four-person apartments consisting of two double (two-person) bedrooms.
If four students have mutual interest in living together they can fill out the Group Application/Apartment section. Incomplete apartments will not be considered.
If students can only fill a single bedroom with two people they can fill out the Group Application/Bedroom section. We do not accept applications of only three people.
Housing is not guaranteed for returning students, but those who meet application and deposit deadlines will be entered into the housing lottery. A very limited amount of housing is available.Students and families may request a tour of the residence halls by contacting the Admission Office. Tours are also available during the July Orientation sessions.
Students who live further than eight hours from MCPHS will be permitted to stay over the Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks if they complete the appropriate form before the deadline. Please note that many amenities on-campus, including but not limited to dining services, gym hours, and on-call staff assistance, will be limited during these times.
Residence Hall and Room Information
Fennell Hall and Matricaria Hall (Main Campus)
Mailing Address:
179 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Driving Address:
101 Palace Road
Boston, MA 02115
Treehouse at MasssArt
Mailing Address:
578 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Driving Address:
50 Vancouver Street
Boston, MA 02115
Julie Hall
Mailing Address:
400 Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
Driving Address:
400 Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
Students will receive their Mailbox Information upon arrival on campus. Our Mailroom cannot accept students’ packages before their arrival due to limited space. You may order items to arrive on campus after you have arrived.
All residence hall rooms include:
- Twin-XL bed
- Dresser
- Bookshelf (except New Residence Hall)
- Desk and chair
- Wardrobe/closet
- Central air conditioning
- Overhead lighting (except the New Residence Hall)
- Wireless internet
- Xfinity on Campus
Matricaria Hall apartments also include:
- Kitchen (refrigerator, sink, stove, table, and chairs)
- Private bathroom
- Furnished common living room
Treehouse suites also include:
- Private bathroom
St. Julie Hall apartments also include:
- Kitchen (refrigerator, sink, stove, dishwasher, table, and chairs)
- Furnished living room
- Private bathroom(s)
- Washer and dryer in unit
Studio rooms do not include a desk but students are welcome to bring their own.
To help you get ready to move into your new home, we’ve created a guide outlining what is included in the rooms, what you can bring and prohibited items. Make sure to discuss what you’re brining with your roommate(s).
Download the full What To Bring Guide [PDF].
Room/Personal:
- Bedding (twin-XL) : sheets, blanket/bedspread, pillow
- Floor or desk lamp (non-halogen)*
- Desk and school supplies
- Metal wastebasket
- Clothing for all seasons and hangers
- Towels, bathrobe, shower shoes, toiletries
- Laundry detergent
- General cleaning supplies: broom, mop, cleaning wipes, etc.
- Power strip/surge protected electrical cords
Bathroom:
- Shower curtain
- Toilet paper
- Plunger
- Bathroom cleaning supplies
Kitchen:
- Pots, pans, dishes, utensils
- Dish soap, sponges
- Cooking Appliances
- Microwave
Cooking appliances are only allowed in kitchen spaces.
Optional Items:
- Microwave (less than 700 watts) - 1 per bedroom; no more than 1 per suite/apartment
- Refrigerator (4.0 cubic feet or less)- 1 per bedroom**
- Electronics- TV, tablet, gaming console
- Photos and decorations
- Painter's Tape- least likely to damage paint
- Mirror
- Flashlight
- Single serve Keurig
*St. Julie Hall does NOT have overhead lighting inside bedrooms.
**Matricaria and St. Julie Hall apartments are furnished with an apartment size fridge and freezer. Most students do not have a use for an additional fridge.
All of our residence halls are equipped with internet and cable television jacks. All buildings have wireless internet. Students with questions or difficulties regarding cable or internet access should call the Help Desk at 617.732.2170 or e-mail helpdesk@mcphs.edu.
Damage deposits are refunded to students in June following the year you resided in campus housing, minus any costs for damage.
Special Requests
Yes, you may request a specific roommate. No placement is guaranteed.
Yes. As a group, you will submit only one Housing Selection Application. The application must include all the names and HSNs of each student wishing to live in the room or apartment. The average of the HSNs will be used when making housing assignments. For example, if the group of four students has HSNs of 2, 36, 75, and 120, a group HSN of 58 (the group average) will be assigned and placed for that request. Students on multiple applications will be rated based on the most recently submitted.