Student Life

Housing & Dining

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MassArt is a small, close-knit community with big, exciting options for on-campus living and dining.

Education doesn’t just take place inside the classroom or studio — sometimes the most transformational learning moments can happen while relaxing with friends on the weekend or over a midday snack. Across our on-campus residential halls, cafes, and eateries, we provide students with comfortable, nurturing spaces that promote independent and group learning, as well as rest, recuperation, and fun.

Explore Our Residence Halls

Our residential spaces and eateries are designed to help you foster meaningful connections among your peers. During your time here, you’ll be immersed in a community of artists and designers who will not only be your friends but your supporters and collaborators as well. These meaningful relationships will introduce you to a diverse range of perspectives and ideas, enriching your college experience and making you a better creator and artist.

Learn more about our on campus residence hall options for undergraduate and graduate students.

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Smith Hall houses first-year students in suite-style living spaces. Pictured: The entry way and lounge on the first floor of Smith Hall.

A brightly lit lobby with plush, curvy yellow couches, a wood paneled ceiling, and a blue mural on one wall.

The Treehouse is a suite-style residence hall for first and second-year students. Pictured: The lobby of the Tree House.

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The Artists’ Residence is an apartment style live/work environment for undergraduate and graduate student artists. Pictured: Common area of an apartment.

On-Campus Housing Options

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Dining at MassArt

We provide students with healthy, delicious foods that range from speedy coffees and teas for that caffeine boost, to sushi, pizza, salad, and other tasty options to satisfy your appetite throughout the day. We partner with our fellow Colleges of the Fenway schools to offer a wide variety of dining options across the MassArt campus and in the surrounding neighborhood.

Students living on campus are required to sign up for one of our meal plans during the fall and spring semesters. We also offer flexible plans for commuter students.

Students have access to six different dining options, all conveniently located on the MassArt campus, or at one of our neighboring institutions.

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Dining Locations

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Kennedy Cafe, MassArt Dining Commons

Kennedy Cafe features a diverse menu of snacks and meals, from burgers and pizza to made-to-order sandwiches, fresh soups, and bakery items. Kennedy also offers vegan and vegetarian alternatives.

Location: MassArt – Kennedy Building, 1st Floor, 625 Huntington Avenue

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Starbucks

This on-campus coffeehouse provides all the beverages, food, and snacks offered by Starbucks, but students can pay through their meal plan.

Location: MassArt – Kennedy Building, 1st Floor, 625 Huntington Avenue

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Tessie’s Market

Conveniently located in the MassArt Artists’ Residence, Tessie’s Market offers grab-and-go meals, snacks, and household goods.

Location: MassArt – Artists’ Residence, 1st floor, 600 (Rear) Huntington Avenue

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A modern cafeteria with a wooden counter and glass dividers offers a contemporary dining experience. Above, spherical pendant lights illuminate the space. Shelves display plates, and a digital menu is visible. The room has a clean design with green tiles and food displays.

Beatty Dining Commons

An all-you-care-to-eat dining experience, the Beatty Dining Commons at WIT features a wide range of regularly rotating made-to-order and buffet-style meal options.

Location: Wentworth Institute of Technology – Beatty Hall, Main level, 550 Huntington Avenue

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Leopard Cafe

A grab-and-go coffee shop that offers freshly brewed New England coffee, espresso-based drinks, and iced beverages, along with selection of pastries and sandwiches.

Location: Wentworth Institute of Technology – Beatty Hall, main level, 550 Huntington Avenue

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Eat > Food Market

Grab-and-go hand-crafted hot meals and convenience store items to easily stock your fridge and shelves.

Location: MCPHS – Fennell Building, 550 Huntington Avenue

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Find out about dining events like Food Truck Tuesdays, late-night breakfasts, holiday food markets, and more.

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Housing & Meal Plan Costs

Ready to enjoy life on-campus? View our residence hall costs and dining plan options.

Special Interest Communities

Themed living communities are available at MassArt so that like minded students can live in community with each other.

Off Campus Housing

Find apartment and sublet listings, create a roommate profile, and access additional off-campus housing resources.

Summer Housing

Our residence halls offer comfort and convenience throughout the summer months - learn how you can live on campus over the summer at MassArt.

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Meet the Residence Life Team

Reach out to the Housing and Residence Life staff if you have any questions or want to learn more about living at MassArt.

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621 Huntington Ave,
Boston, MA 02115

(617) 879-7000

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