Accommodations

As a student with Navitas at UMass Boston, you can benefit from living in the metropolitan
area or in one of the city's outlying neighborhoods. Navitas at UMass Boston has
relationships with local apartment complexes and can help you find a safe and affordable
place to live.

We would advise any student planning to come to UMass Boston, to make their housing arrangements in advance.

Housing partnerships

This offers a variety of special housing arrangements like reduced rates, provisions for deposits, and furnished units. The closest housing complexes are Harbor Point Apartments.

Roommate matching

This is a two-way process where both parties explain who they are and what kind of people they would like to live with. It's designed to connect you with prospective roommates, so you can get to know each other before you decide to proceed.

Homestay

For students interested in a homestay accommodations, Navitas as UMass Boston will liaise with a reputable homestay service in Boston. Homestay locations will be within reasonable proximity to the UMass Boston campus using public transportation. Accommodation will include living with a host family, breakfast and dinner each day, a furnished room, and access to public transportation. Monthly costs for Boston homestay are around $900 USD per month and may vary slightly depending on the placement.

Student Leadership and Community Engagement

The OSH works closely with the Office of Student Leadership and Community Engagement, which focuses on developing of students' leadership talents. It also provides service opportunities and education programs to help students become involved in civic affairs.