Boston First Year Students Move In Day
We are looking forward to welcoming you to campus Cardinals! On this page, you’ll find important information for your arrival on campus and a guide on what to bring to your new home.
Spring 2024 Move In: January 4, 2024
New students may arrive to check in from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. on January 4, 2024. To receive their keys, students must check in at our Main Campus building at 101 Palace Road, Boston, MA 02115. From there, they may proceed to their assigned Residence Hall.
Parking is available in the immediate area. The University does not offer on-campus parking.
Move-In Day Check List
To ensure a smooth and efficient move-in, please make sure you have completed the following.
- ID Photo: All residential students must have an ID photo submitted by December 1. This will help us get your ID card prepared for your arrival. Your ID provides you access to your residence hall and holds your meal plan. Instructions to submit your ID photo will be sent from the MCPHS Help Desk.
- Financial Clearance: To receive your keys, you must be financially cleared by the Office of Student Financial Services. Representatives will be available to speak with you if needed upon your arrival.
- Immunization Clearance: You must have submitted all appropriate Immunization paperwork. Representatives will be available to speak with you if needed upon your arrival.
Housing Assignments
Our goal is to provide you with a pleasant and comfortable living environment where life outside the classroom encourages and supports the academic mission of the University. As room assignments were made, we made every attempt to honor your housing profile preferences but have limited space in each building.
Important Note: Room change requests cannot be honored at this time. Room changes may be requested after the first 14 days of the semester and only be accommodated based on the availability of space. Room Assignments are subject to change if the University deems it necessary.
Mailing Information
Students will receive their Mailbox Information upon arrival to campus. Our Mailroom cannot accept packages for students prior to their arrival due to limited space. You may order items to arrive on campus after you have arrived. We encourage the use of our local City Target right in the Fenway Area, which allows pre-order and pick-up.
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.
What to Bring to Campus
Each hall is a little different. Below you will find a complete list of what is included in the rooms, as well as what items you can and cannot bring. Be sure to take some time to look through the lists and discuss what you and your roommates plan to bring.
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.