Student Life

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Discover what makes life at MassArt such a vibrant and transformative experience.

Whether creating inside our studios and classrooms, pursuing new interests through student clubs and activities, or connecting with friends over meals and residence hall get-togethers, you’ll find endless ways to build connections and explore. We’re committed to ensuring that you have the resources and support you need to stay healthy, productive, and engaged throughout your time at MassArt.

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Housing & Dining

Learn more about MassArt’s residence halls and dining options – spaces for connection, learning, and fun.

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Living on-campus offers you a welcoming and vibrant community of fellow student artists, in your home away from home. Andrew Dore Director, Housing and Residence Life

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Life in Boston

World-class museums and galleries. Sports, events, green space, and of course, delicious food. Discover what Boston’s all about.

Life in Boston

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Student Organizations

Joining clubs and other student-run organizations is a great way to have fun and build connections during your time at MassArt.

Student Government

Bring student voices to decision-making at MassArt and advocate for positive change on campus and in the community.

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Become a Student Leader

Apply for one of our paid student leadership positions and gain valuable experience supporting and mentoring peers across campus.

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Sports & Recreation

Intramural sports, group exercise classes, and fitness center access are just some of the ways MassArt provides access to athletics and physical activity.

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Student Affinity Groups

Come together with peers who share a common identity or background to celebrate your culture and support one another.

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Commuter Programs

Off-campus and commuter students are a large and important part of the MassArt community, and we have resources to help support you.

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Student Success

Our Student Success and Enrollment Management team takes pride in offering our students the support they need to overcome any obstacles.

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Academic Support

The Academic Resource Center team is here to help every student succeed throughout their MassArt journey.

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Health and Well-Being

We offer access to high-quality health and wellness services to help ensure your physical and emotional wellbeing.

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Career Development

Our Career Development office supports students and alumni with personalized career advising, internship and job listings, resources, workshops, and credit-bearing internships.

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International Student Support

We’re here to help international students manage applying to and attending MassArt.

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Office of Student Engagement

We’re here to connect you with programs and activities that help you get involved in campus life and engage with your community.

Art Supply & Bookstore

MassArt Book & Supply Co. offers a complete line of professional art supplies, course materials, apparel, and textbooks.

Mental Health & Counseling

The Counseling Center supports students’ academic, emotional, and physical wellbeing with counseling and other mental health resources.

Medical Services

Carbon Student Health Services is MassArt’s convenient, high-quality provider for walk-in, primary, and urgent healthcare services both on-campus and beyond.

Student Handbook

Explore MassArt’s Student Handbook for key policies, campus resources, and student responsibilities to support a safe, creative community.