Housing

The School of Theology Office of Admissions assists in housing arrangements for theology students. Incoming students are strongly encouraged to take the initiative in finding housing before contacting the Office of Admissions; however, the office is willing to offer ­counsel and referral when appropriate.

UNIVERSITY HOUSING

Students in the School of Theology applying for financial aid are encouraged to live in a University housing facility. School of Theology students living in a University residence should note that they will be asked to give the cost of their housing in their application for financial aid. All financial aid awards take into account the cost of living in these facilities.

The Trustees of the University reserve the right to change residence hall rates and to assess students for special services whenever such action is deemed necessary. Rates are listed below.

Housing for Single Men and Women

Theology House Boston University provides an on-campus residence hall for theological students known as Theology House. Located at 2 Raleigh Street just off beautiful Bay State Road, Theology House provides accommodations for 20 students. Residents can walk to the School of Theology in ten minutes, and to the Kenmore Square subway stop on the MBTA Green Line in three; Fenway Park is so close that its lights are visible on game nights, and the neighborhood boasts a wide variety of ethnic restaurants. There are both single- and double-occupancy rooms, each equipped with a bed, a dresser, a desk, and a microwave/refrigerator unit. Individual cooking is permitted in the house kitchen, or students may select a University Dining Plan. A laundry facility is available in the basement.

In 2007/2008, the rental rate for the full academic year is $7,100 (for a double-occupancy room). Some single rooms (without bath) are available ($9,370).

127 Mason Terrace is a duplex home located a short subway ride on the MBTA green line from the School of Theology. Each furnished apartment has four single bedrooms, a common living room, kitchen, and bathrooms. A washing machine and dryer are also in the house. Rent is between $500–600 per person, per month, including utilities (except telephone).

Housing for Couples and Families

Warren Hall, 14 Buswell Street This building, three blocks from the School of Theology, contains 89 apartments. The apartments are either one or two rooms with kitchenette and bath. Included in each is adequate furniture, electric refrigerator, and gas stove. All utilities except telephone are included in the rent.

Applications for September occupancy should be filed as early as possible. For information and applications to this hall, write to the Office of Rental Property, Boston University, 19 Deerfield Street, Boston, MA 02215.

Office of Rental Property Management Although most graduate students do live off campus, the Office of Rental Property Management, located at 19 Deerfield Street (617-353-4101), offers University-owned apartments, most within a 5- to 10-minute walk to campus facilities.

The Office of Rental Property Management offers furnished and unfurnished apartments for full-time graduate students, faculty, and staff. Monthly rents start at: Rooms —$600 and up; studios —$1,000 and up; one-bedroom apartments —$1,200 and up; two-bedroom apartments — $1,800 and up. Most are inclusive of heat and hot water. For more information, contact the Office of Rental Property Management, 19 Deerfield Street, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-4101, or visit our website at www.bu.edu/orpm.

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DINING FACILITIES

Most students who live in Warren Hall, University apartments, or 2 Raleigh Street prepare their own meals since full kitchen facilities are available in each of these locations. For those students who desire it, various board contracts may be purchased at the Housing Office and used in certain University dining halls. The 2007–2008 dining plan rates start at $3,850 for the academic year.

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING

If on-campus living is not financially possible or desirable, there are many options for residing within commuting distance to Boston University. The School of Theology does not inspect, endorse, or recommend any specific units or vendors listed below. However, many seminarians have taken advantage of these housing resources through the years.

1. The Boston University Office of Off-Campus Housing Listings This Boston University Office lists rooms or apartments for rent in the Boston area. You can search the listings by price and location at the Office of Off-Campus Housing website. There is a “temporary access” option on the Web page, which is what you should use to search the availble ligtings. When a login window pops up, use the word “apartment” as your user-name, and “living” as the password to gain access. New listings are added to this site regularly.

2. 94 Nottinghill Road, Brighton, MA 02135 This large house in the residential Nottinghill Road area of Brighton, MA, has housed School of Theology students for many years. The second and third floors are a four-bedroom apartment with common kitchen and living areas, as well as a full bath. The house is a short walk from public transportation, and is located near a small public park. Parking is available on-street with a resident parking pass. The cost is $650/month for an individual bedroom, plus utilities.

3. Andover Newton Theological School Dormitory饿Andover Newton Theological School is one of the member schools of the Boston Theological Institute. The seminary’s dormitories are located in a quiet, secluded area of Newton, Massachusetts, about a half hour from Boston University School of Theology by train. Opportunities are for small dorm rooms with shared baths, with ample parking available at the cost of $25 per semester. The price is $340 per month and up.

4. Craig’s List has apartment listings in the greater Boston area, starting with studios and going up to five bedrooms. Sections of Boston in which School of Theology students typically find apartments are in the neighborhoods of Allston and Brighton, Brookline, and Fenway, all of which are close walking or commuting distance to 
the School.

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30 November 2007
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