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On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 2,101
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus 49%
Number of Dormitories 4
Best Dorms 150 Boylston St.
Worst Dorms For those who get sick easily: 80 Boylston

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The dorms at Emerson quickly breed loyalty in students. The College’s newest residence halls have quickly gained popularity among students. Piano Row is limited to four- or six-person suites and is home to the new gymnasium, various meeting rooms for student organizations, a dining and eating area, and administrative offices.

Freshmen aren’t required to live on campus, and they aren’t always guaranteed housing. Those who send their housing deposit in by May 1 will almost always be assigned a bed, though the school occasionally has to put a couple dozen freshmen in the local DoubleTree Hotel. Housing is virtually impossible to get for transfer students and becomes increasingly difficult each year after your first. Most Emerson students are the kind of people who look forward to moving off campus sophomore year anyway, and you should. Overall, residence life is good while it lasts, but few tears are shed when moving out.

 

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Campus Housing at Emerson College

gbissonnette

'14

Creative Writing

4.2
A-

Dorms

Great variety of living options. The college is really helpful in finding off campus housing.

Jan 30, 2012

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Campus Housing at Emerson College

donedwards

'15

Journalism

3.1
B-

Way Too Expensive

Good facilities overall, but the school can't quite justify that $46,000/year price tag.

Dec 11, 2011

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Campus Housing at Emerson College

studyingstones

'15

Research and Experimental Psychology

3.5
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Paramount Dormitory

Paramount is a dormitory literally right above a theatre complex (which is convenient for theatre majors with early morning classes and late night rehearsals). Professional productions are also often staged in the theatre. Located in a highly urban part of Boston, it stands out from blocks away with its attention-grabbing marquis. Though one often hears complaints about how "far" Paramount is from the rest of campus, 4 blocks really isn't bad at all. It's generally a very quiet, uneventful dorm building (which can be nice sometimes). However, the dorm rooms all have very tiny windows with only a view of the Suffolk University dorms across from us. This can get very annoying, especially since our "neighbors" from Suffolk tend to forget to close their window shades and post offensive phrases and pictures on their windows...

Dec 06, 2011

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Facts

Room Types
  • Doubles
  • Four-person suites
  • Singles
  • Six-person suites
  • Triples
Bed Types
  • Bunkable beds
  • Lofts
  • Twin extra-long
What You Get
  • Bed
  • Bookshelf
  • Cable TV and phone jacks
  • Closet or wardrobe
  • Desk and chair
  • Dresser
  • Ethernet connection
  • Free on-campus phone calls
  • Window coverings
Also Available Learning communities in both dorm buildings

Available for Rent

Nothing

Cleaning Service

Common room bathrooms are cleaned daily. However, there isn’t a cleaning service for any of the dorm residences, but there is if you’re fortunate enough to live in the hotel.

Did You Know?

With the exception of a few single-gender floors, all floors are coed.

Microwaves and mini-refrigerators are allowed in both 80 and 150 Boylston. However, appliances such as coffee pots, toaster ovens, and George Foreman grills are not allowed.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

The Colonial (100 Boylston St.)
Floors: 10
Number of Occupants: 372
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Room Types: Suites of singles, doubles
Special Features: Common lounges with kitchenettes, game rooms, laundry, recently renovated, rehearsal rooms, study rooms.

The Little Building (80 Boylston St.)
Floors: 12
Number of Occupants: 750
Bathrooms: Common, in-suite
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, suites
Special Features: Air-conditioning, bookstore, convenience store, dining hall, fitness center, laundry, mail room, TV rooms. Home to Digital Culture, Local Action, and Wellness learning communities.

The Paramount Center
Floors: 9
Number of Occupants: 260
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Doubles, suites
Special Features: Brand new, floor lounges, kitchenettes, laundry.

Piano Row (150 Boylston St.)
Floors: 14
Number of Occupants: 560
Bathrooms: Shared by suite
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Four- or six-person suites
Special Features: Athletic facilities, The Max cafe, laundry, mail room, Max Mutchnick Campus Center. Home to Performing Cultures, STAR Community (Students Taking Active Roles), and Writers' Block learning communities.

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