Boston College is only six miles from downtown Boston and offers fast access to the city by car or public transit. The home of many colleges and universities, Boston is both the first city of New England and a premier college town, with students having a noticeable influence on its atmosphere and activities. The city’s large student population also adds to Boston’s diversity. As a result, programs and events appealing to a wide range of interests and cultures are available on college campuses and through community organizations.
Boston College offers limited numbers of graduate student housing units. For more details on these units, visit the Graduate Housing web site. Rental housing is also plentiful in Boston and Newton, as well as in other surrounding cities and towns. Many different housing options are available, from one-room rentals in large Victorian homes, to triple-decker brownstones and apartment high-rises. Allston-Brighton and Jamaica Plain are among the nearby Boston neighborhoods that attract students from many colleges and universities because of their diverse communities and relative affordability.
The Off-Campus Housing Office is also available to assist in your housing search. This office provides rental listings and sponsors an off-campus housing fair each June.
The Lynch School Graduate Education Association also offers information about area housing and activities.
Office of Residential Life
617-552-3060
Graduate Housing
617-552-4723
Off-Campus Housing
617-552-3075