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A group of six new students sit and talk in a modern lounge area with purple chairs and a round table. A pool table is in the foreground, and large windows line the background, letting in natural light.

Built for Community Living

Smith Hall’s design encourages connection among first-year students—within your suite and across the building.

  • Suite-style living supports small, shared communities
  • Studio workrooms and quiet study rooms
  • Ground-floor lounge areas with seating, TV, and games
  • Pool and ping pong tables for social connection

Common areas support both creative work and social connection, helping students build a strong first-year community.

A whiteboard titled Community Positivity Board is covered with colorful sticky notes featuring drawings and messages. Bright paper leaves decorate the nearby wall, and a wire basket below holds extra supplies.

A Creative & Supportive Living Environment

Smith Hall reflects MassArt’s creative and supportive community:

  • Student and alumni artwork displayed throughout the building
  • Mural walls in shared workrooms that supports creativity and collaboration.
  • A dedicated Reflection Room for meditation, mindfulness, and quiet retreat
A modern lobby with a curved glass wall, chairs, and a cozy seating area. A person is seated, looking at a phone. The well-lit space boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, green accents, and a tiled floor—evoking the warmth of housing with the elegance of dining decor.

Safety & Support

  • 24/7 professional security staffing
  • Secure card access system
  • On-call maintenance personnel
  • Regular cleaning and maintenance of common areas
  • Most maintenance requests addressed within 24 hours

Smith Hall features a variety of suite configurations:

  • 2–4 bedrooms per suite
  • 1–3 students per bedroom

Simplified floor plans are available to help visualize the layout.

  • Studio workrooms on each floor
  • Quiet study rooms on each floor
  • Community room
  • Game room/TV lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Student mailboxes
  • High-speed internet access
  • Local telephone service/voicemail
  • Basic cable television
  • Smoke-free building
  • Handicapped accessible
  • 24/7 security
  • Access to on-call maintenance personnel

Each room is move-in ready with:

  • Bed with adjustable frame (Twin XL)
  • Mattress
  • Desk and desk chair
  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe
  • Bookshelf
  • End table
  • Window shades and overhead lighting

Tree House Mailing Address:

Student’s Name
Tree House Residence Hall
578 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

*Do not address mail to Massachusetts College of Art and Design or 621 Huntington Avenue. This will cause delays in delivery.

Smith Hall Housing Costs

Academic YearPer Semester
Triple:$11,534$5,767 / semester
Kitchen Triple:$12,714$6,357 / semester
Double:$12,714$6,357 / semeste
Kitchen Double:$13,728$6,864 / semester
Single:$14,346$7,173 / semester
Kitchen Single:$14,658$7,329 / semester
Room charges include a $20/year activity fee and a $650/year technology

Why Choose Tree House?

  • A small, close-knit first-year community
  • Suite-style living that balances privacy and connection
  • Dedicated spaces for creative work and study
  • A supportive environment to start your MassArt experience
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621 Huntington Ave,
Boston, MA 02115

(617) 879-7000