General Next Steps for Deposited Students
BostonThese are general next steps.
Our Orientation program, MCPHS Connect, provides incoming students the opportunity to engage with their peers and learn about all the resources MCPHS has to offer. MCPHS Connect is a required, hybrid program that includes a self-paced online module and in-person session.
Graduate Orientation
In-person Graduate Orientation dates will be based on your academic program.
Learn more about graduate student orientation.
Transfer & Undergraduate New Student Orientation
Fall 2024 In-Person Orientation
The in-person Orientation dates for undergraduate students starting in fall 2024 are:
- Thursday, June 20, 2024
- Friday, June 21, 2024
- Saturday, June 22, 2024
- Sunday, June 23, 2024
- Thursday, August 29, 2024 (Reserved for students residing outside of New England, New York and New Jersey)
- Friday, August 30, 2024 – Transfer Orientation
Note: Registration information for fall 2024 Orientation will be coming soon.
Learn more about undergraduate student orientation.
Learn more about transfer student orientation.
International Orientation
The in-person Orientation dates for undergraduate students starting in fall 2024 are:
- Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - Friday, August 23, 2024 = Early Start Program
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024 = International Student Welcome and Orientation (Part I)
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024 = International Student Welcome Reception
Learn more about international student orientation.
Questions about Boston Orientation may be directed to mcphs.orientation@mcphs.edu.
A few months prior to the start of your term, you will receive an email with your MCPHS login credentials (username and password). This will give you access to our current student portal, as well as your MCPHS email account.
Please check your MCPHS email regularly. Important communications are sent to that address by MCPHS as you approach your start term that could impact your attendance at MCPHS if not seen.
We recommend setting a weekly calendar reminder to ensure you see all communications to your MCPHS email.
Living On-Campus
To apply for on-campus housing please see the Boston Housing Next Steps page. Move-in day is Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Living Off-Campus
MCPHS also offers University-sponsored housing to students in their second year, however, availability and eligibility can vary from year to year. MCPHS’ Residence Life Office offers Off Campus Housing resources designed to make finding off-campus housing as easy and convenient as possible.
Need recommendations as to which historic and vibrant Boston neighborhood you’d like to reside in? Email residencelife@mcphs.edu.
Note: This information is for students starting in the Fall 2024 semester.
At MCPHS, we recognize that investing in a college education is no small feat, and strive to offer options that can help manage the cost. As a result, we're proud to have delivered more than $20 million in institutional dollars to eligible students.
Tuition Payment
Tuition payment is due by the following date (dependent on your semester start date).
- Fall Enrollment: August 1
- (Fall semester bills released on June 22)
- Spring Enrollment: December 1
- Summer Enrollment: May 1
Financial Aid Appointments
Let us help create a financial plan that works for you and your family. Our Student Financial Services (SFS) counselors will break down the numbers for you, show you all of your available financing options, and give you a clear picture of how to make your education happen.
Contact SFS by dialing 617.732.2864 or email sfs@mcphs.edu.
More Information on Financial Aid
Please visit the the Financial Aid page for information regarding specific financial aid and tuition-related topics.
First-Year Students
MCPHS requires an official copy of your final high school transcript showing all final grades and date of graduation to complete your admission record. Please note that failure to successfully complete coursework or graduate may result in rescinding our offer of admission. Final transcripts must be received by the date listed below (dependent on your start term) or a hold may be placed on your account.
- Spring: December 15
- Summer: May 1
- Fall: August 1
Final transcripts may be uploaded electronically by your counselor or mailed directly from the high school in a sealed, signed envelope.
If you have completed AP or IB exam(s) or college level courses and would like to request college credit, please submit your official AP or IB test score report and/or your official final college/university transcript to MCPHS on or before August 1.
- Credit cannot be awarded without the official test score report and/or final official college/university transcript.
- AP exams require a score of 4 or higher to be considered for credit.
- IB exams require a score of 5 or higher "Higher Level" (HL) exam(s).
- College coursework requires a grade of C or higher to be considered for credit (C+ or higher is required for Nursing majors).
For more information, download our frequently asked questions [PDF].
Transfer and Graduate Students
MCPHS requires an official transcript showing all final grades from all colleges/universities you have attended in order to complete your admission record. Please note that failure to successfully complete your pre-required coursework may result in a change in your offer of admission. Final transcripts must be received by the date listed below or a hold will be placed on your account preventing you from registering for classes
- Spring: December 15
- Summer: May 1
- Fall: August 1
Final transcripts and official score reports can be sent to MCPHS electronically or by mail. If mailed, the transcript should be sent directly by your high school, college/university, or testing agency in a sealed, signed envelope to:
MCPHS
Admission Office
179 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
If sent electronically, your high school, college/university, or testing agency can email said information to admissions@mcphs.edu, or send it via fax to 617.732.2118.
Schedule a Virtual Affordability Appointment.
The Student Immunization Compliance Office is a part of the Division of Student Affairs and is dedicated to the health and safety of the MCPHS community in compliance with State of Massachusetts immunization laws. Required immunizations, titers, and the COVID-19 vaccine series, must be completed prior to the first academic term upon enrollment.
Immunization/Waiver Deadlines for State Requirements
Fall admitted students: August 1
Spring admitted students: December 1
Summer admitted students: April 1
Immunization compliance is required for all enrolled students in the following categories:
- All campus-based students
- All residential students
- All online students with an on-site clinical rotation
For more information, please visit the Student Immunization Compliance page.
Students who are not in compliance with the MCPHS and state immunization requirements before the start of classes may not be allowed to move into MCPHS-sponsored housing. Additionally, failure to comply may result in a delay in your beginning classes and an administrative hold being placed on your student account.
Please be aware of the following:
- You will pay a one-time fee to CastleBranch to create your CastleBranch account. Instructions about payment will be provided on the payment step of the online order process. You will have direct access to your account to monitor your own personal immunization compliance in conjunction with the company's tracking.
- It is strongly recommended that you save a copy of your completed immunization form and your immunization records. Should any compliance questions arise, it is important to have your records immediately accessible to you.
- Students who are not compliant with University immunization requirements may be subject to administrative withdrawal from MCPHS.
- Authorized officials at MCPHS have access to student immunization records in order to monitor compliance.
For more detailed information please see the Student Immunization Compliance page. If you have any questions about this process, please email immunization@mcphs.edu.
According to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and MCPHS policy, all students (regardless of enrollment) must be covered by a comprehensive health insurance program. The University makes available a general policy, provided by an independent insurance carrier, which meets these standards. Students will be automatically enrolled in this plan unless a waiver (which must be renewed annually) is completed and received by Student Financial Services.
Students can fill out the waiver at University Health Plans. If you need assistance, please call 1.800.437.6448.
All international students must enroll in the plan with the exception of:
- Those international students whose sponsoring institutions have a signed agreement with MCPHS that complies with the University’s health insurance waiver requirements.
- International students with a plan for which their health insurance company’s primary home office is based in the United States AND the policy provides comparable coverage to the University's student health insurance plan.
International students who do not fall under either of the above conditions MUST purchase the University’s student health insurance plan and therefore are not eligible for a waiver.
Once you receive your MCPHS email credentials, watch for an email from the Help Desk titled "MCPHS ID Photo Submission." Your MCPHS ID badge image can only be submitted using the link from the email.
Please follow the guidelines to ensure your ID photo is approved:
- The photo should be in color and within the last year
- The photo should be in front of a plain background
- You must be the only person in the picture
- The photo must be clear, have a front view, and a full headshot
- No sunglasses, hat, or facemasks
Terms of Services
I verify that the attached uploaded picture to be used on my official MCPHS identification card accurately depicts my image.
Some students choose to live off campus in Boston's historic and vibrant neighborhoods, or travel in to campus from their nearby homes. In order to best accommodate our commuter students and their needs, MCPHS offers rediscounted MBTA passes, on-campus lockers, and off-campus housing resources.
Discounted MBTA Pass
Whether you are taking the light rail known as the "T" or the commuter rail, many students take advantage of the public transportation options offered by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).
MCPHS participates in the MBTA Semester Pass Program, which is offered during the fall and spring semesters only.
Please note that no cancellations or refunds can be processed once the semester deadline has passed. These are policies set forth by the MBTA and are not subject to change.
For additional questions, contact MCPHS’ Center for Campus Life by email at Campus.Life@mcphs.edu or call 617.732.2876.
Locker Registration
MCPHS offers a locker rental program for any enrolled student commuting to the Boston campus. Students have access to their locker 24 hours a day while the University is open. The lockers are available on a first come, first served basis and are located in the following buildings: Fennell, White, and Griffin. Locker rentals are only available during the academic year. The locker rental fee is $15 for a small locker and $30 a large locker. Additional service fees may apply.
- Students may only purchase one locker.
- Students are responsible for purchasing their own lock for their locker.
- Locker assignments will be e-mailed to registered students through their student e-mail accounts.
- As a reminder, no food or drink are allowed in locker at any time.
Please note: You are responsible for providing your own lock and responsible for all the items stored in the locker; however, the locker remains the property of MCPHS. The University reserves the right to open a locker with or without the consent of the student to whom the locker is registered in instances where locker procedures are being abused or in the case of an emergency situation.
Off Campus Housing Resources
The Office of Student Affairs offers a number of resources designed to make finding off-campus housing as easy and convenient as possible. Questions about living off campus? Contact us at residencelife@mcphs.edu.
MCPHS requires an official transcript showing all final grades from all colleges/universities you have attended in order to complete your admission record. Please note that failure to successfully complete your pre-required coursework may result in a change in your offer of admission. Final transcripts must be received by the date listed below or a hold will be placed on your account preventing you from registering for classes
Final transcripts and official score reports can be sent to MCPHS electronically or by mail. If mailed, the transcript should be sent directly by your high school, college/university, or testing agency in a sealed, signed envelope to:
MCPHS
Admission Office
179 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
If sent electronically, your high school, college/university, or testing agency can email said information to admissions@mcphs.edu, or send it via fax to 617.732.2118.
Schedule a Virtual Affordability Appointment.
MCPHS has a vibrant international student community of more than 1000 international students from 100+ countries around the world. We’re confident that as an international MCPHS student, you’ll find a welcoming, dynamic environment in which to make your health science career goals a reality.
Submit Your I-20 Application Materials
After MCPHS receives your enrollment deposit, you will receive an email with important information regarding the process for obtaining an I-20. MCPHS will ship your I-20 Form to you once it is issued and provide you with further instructions based upon your particular circumstances. If you have any questions regarding your immigration paperwork, please contact 617.732.2195 or international.admission@mcphs.edu. Your Form I-20 certifies that:
- You have met all requirements of admission to MCPHS.
- You intend to matriculate in a full-time program of study at MCPHS.
- You possess adequate English proficiency to live and study in the U.S.
- You possess adequate financial support for tuition, fees, and living expenses for the duration of your stay in the U.S.
- You may apply for admission to the U.S. in F-1 status.
All incoming international students who are applying for a Form I-20 have to submit certain documentation. Learn more about Form I-20.
For an I-20 to be issued, all students need to show proof of funds for one academic year. This is called the Total Estimated Annual Budget. See your program’s Total Estimated Annual Budget [PDF].
If a sponsor is funding your education, they will need to complete the Financial Sponsorship Certification form [PDF] to accompany your proof of funds.
If you are currently studying in the United States as an F-1 and have an active SEVIS record, please work with your current institution’s International Office to have your SEVIS record transferred [PDF] to MCPHS.
After You Arrive in the U.S. as an F-1 Student
All incoming F-1 students are required to complete SEVIS check-in with Immigration Services. You are required to bring the following documents:
- Passport
- F-1 Visa (not applicable to Canadian citizens)
- I-94
- Your local address and phone number in the U.S.
- MCPHS I-20
Please monitor your MCPHS email closely for information regarding SEVIS check-in and other important information from Immigration and International Support Services. You can contact Immigration & International Support Services with any questions at internationalservices@mcphs.edu.
The goal of the MCPHS Early Start Program is to provide an opportunity for new international undergraduate students to better prepare themselves academically, linguistically, socially, and culturally for the challenges and expectations of their new environment when they arrive at MCPHS. Students who complete the ESP can start their academic journey at MCPHS confidently.
Early Start Program
The Early Start Program is designed for incoming MCPHS first-year and transfer students coming to study in the U.S. for the first time. Learn more.
The Office of Student Access and Accommodations (OSAA) is a part of the Division of Student Affairs and provides services and accommodations to students across our three campuses (Manchester, Boston & Worcester). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 2008 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, individuals are eligible to receive reasonable accommodations on the basis of disability if they have a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life activity.
You can reach OSAA at OSAA@mcphs.edu or at 617.879.5995.
Students are encouraged to meet with OSAA in advance of the start of classes and/or the housing deadline to discuss reasonable accommodations.
Requesting Services
Deposited students who have received their MCPHS student ID and email address can complete the OSAA Student Request for Services Form (SRS) online and upload supporting documentation directly into the SRS. For assistance with this form, please contact OSAA via phone or email.
Students with an MCPHS ID and email address can access information about OSAA, documentation guidelines, and important timelines by visiting our OSAA student website.
After the SRS and documentation is received, students will be contacted via the MCPHS email to share availability for an intake appointment to discuss the request. If the student is determined eligible, OSAA will provide information on next steps and student responsibilities.
If you have not yet received your MCPHS student ID and email, you can visit our website for more information about OSAA and to submit the SRS.
MCPHS University ensures FERPA compliance and therefore all information submitted OSAA will remain confidential.
To assist students and their families and guests with accommodations during our Orientation programs the University has partnered with the following hotels to provide block room rates or other discounts as listed below. Most accommodations are quoted for a king or double-queen room. Confirm with the hotel directly for room rates and availability.
Please note room block rates are very limited and NOT guaranteed. Please contact the hotel directly to inquire about availability and rates.
The Inn at Longwood Medical
0.8 miles away from campus
617.731.4700
Families and guests can utilize the MCPHS rate of $239 per night. You must inform the hotel you are participating in MCPHS Orientation Programs to unlock this rate.
Rate Available: June 28, June 29, July 9, July 12, and September 1
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline
1 mile away from campus
617.935.0077
Use this reservation link to receive 15% off rate when booking.
Corporate Code: 9885595
Rate Available: June 28, June 29, July 9*, July 12, and September 1
*Limited room availability.
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline
1.2 miles away from campus
617.734.1393
Rates and availability vary.
June 28 | $249 per night
Reservation must be made by June 14.
June 29 | $249 per night
Reservation must be made by June 15.
July 9 | $249 per night
Reservation must be made by June 24.
July 12 | $249 per night
Reservation must be made by June 28.
September 1 | $259 per night
Reservation must be made by August 11.