List of specialty community residences
Specialty community residences provide a unique living environment for students who would like to be with others who share similar interests. The specialty community floors and houses also offer the advantages of small group contacts and promote broader University involvements.
| Specialty Community Residences | Requirements |
| Chinese House, 172 Bay State Road |
See Language Houses |
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Classics House, |
A major or minor in classical studies, Greek, Latin, Modern Greek, or archaeology. |
| College of Communication Floors: Claflin 3, Shields 11 and 14 |
Enrollment in the College of Communication. |
| College of Fine Arts Floors: Claflin 9, |
Enrollment in the College of Fine Arts. |
| College of General Studies House, 166-168 Bay State Road |
Enrollment in the College of General Studies (juniors and seniors who are selected to reside in the House will act as mentors to the underclassmen and will be expected to participate in House activities). |
|
Common Ground House, |
Martin Luther King Scholar, Howard Thurman Center Ambassador, or demonstrated commitment to the Howard Thurman legacy by attendance at Common Ground Orientation or other programs sponsored by the Howard Thurman Center. |
| Common Ground Floor, Shields 5 |
Interest in exploring cultural differences and common ground, social activism, and the philosophical foundations of justice. |
| Community Service House, 31 Buswell Street |
Involvement in local community service organizations and projects; participation in FYSOP or the Community Service Center strongly preferred. |
|
Core Curriculum House, Core Curriculum Floors: |
Enrollment in the College of Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum Program. |
|
Earth House, |
Strong interest in the environment and environmental issues; participation in sustainability initiatives on campus; involvement in events such as Earth Hour and RecycleMania. |
| Education House, 179 Bay State Road |
Open to any undergraduate student enrolled in the School of Education |
|
Engineering House, |
Enrollment in the College of Engineering. |
| Engineering Floors: Marshall 9, Myles Standish 7, Shelton 5, Shields 12, Towers 4W |
Enrollment in the College of Engineering. |
| French House (La Maison Française), 153 Bay State Road |
See Language Houses |
| German House (Deutsches Haus), 209 Bay State Road |
See Language Houses |
| Hospitality Administration House, 184-186 Bay State Road |
Enrollment in the School of Hospitality Administration. |
| Italian House (La Casa Italiana), 193 Bay State Road |
See Language Houses |
| Japanese House, 206 Bay State Road |
See Language Houses |
| Kilachand Honors College House, 117 Bay State Road |
Enrollment in the Kilachand Honors College. |
|
Language Houses: Chinese House, French House (La Maison Française), German House (Deutsches Haus), Japanese House, |
A major or minor in the appropriate language or demonstrated commitment to learning the language by enrollment in a foreign language course; commitment to speak the language at all times in the common areas of the house. |
| Limited Parietal House, 157 Bay State Road |
For female students who prefer more restricted visiting hours (no Specialty Residence application required). |
| Management House, 161 Bay State Road |
Enrollment in the School of Management. |
| Management Floors: Marshall 14, Shelton 2 |
Enrollment in the School of Management. |
| Music House, 207 Bay State Road |
A major or minor in music or the ability to demonstrate an active interest in music. |
| Performing Arts House, 40 Buswell Street |
A major or minor in theater or music; or current enrollment in theater, music, or dance courses; or active participation in University performing arts organizations. |
| Philosophy House, 520 Park Drive |
Major or minor in philosophy. |
| Sargent College House, 205 Bay State Road |
Enrollment in Sargent College. |
| Sargent College Floor: Towers 7W |
Enrollment in Sargent College. |
| Spanish House (La Casa Española), 188-190 Bay State Road beginning Fall 2012 |
See Language Houses |
| Trustee Scholars House, 200-202 Bay State Road (Boyd House) |
Enrollment in the Trustee Scholars Program. |
| Wellness House, 7 Buswell Street |
Interest in a healthy lifestyle; commit via signed house agreement to live in a smoke-free and substance-free environment. |
| Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Floor, Fairfield 15 |
Female students who are either entering freshmen or current students with sophomore standing and declared majors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline; commit via signed floor agreement to attend programming activities twice a month. |
| Writers’ Corridor, Shelton 4 |
Interest in writing and in sharing your work with others, and in submitting original work for floor publications. |