Resources

Internet Information

All units at Harrison Court include FREE high speed Ethernet connection. This connection provides direct access to the Boston University computer network, including most of the computer-aided instructional programs in the School of Medicine library. The chart below shows how the BU network connection compares to dailup and DSL/cable connections.

Connection Type	Speed (bps)	Download Time of 1 MB file (approx)	Ties Up Phone Line?	Cost per Month
DSL/Cable	700K – 10M	1 min	NO	$30 – $50 (varies with speed of connection).
BU Network	10M	<1 min	NO	Included in cost of unit.

Parking

A limited number of parking spaces are available on-campus to tenants of Harrison Court for the 2011-2012 leasing period. Please contact the Office of Parking Services at (617) 638-4915 for further information.

South End neighborhood parking is available on-street by obtaining a resident parking permit from City Hall. This permit does not provide a guaranteed space, but does entitle a resident to park on designated streets throughout the South End. For more information, contact the City of Boston at (617) 635-4682.

Transportation

MBTA

Harrison Court is located in the heart of the South End and can be reached via numerous forms of public transportation. The Silver Line is only a block away and provides quick and easy access to downtown Boston. The CT#1 and CT#3 buses are one block away.
The #1 bus is three blocks away. The #1 bus and the CT#1 buses transport passengers to stops along Mass. Ave. including Cambridge and multiple “T” (subway) stops. For more information visit: www.mbta.com.

The BUS

For information about the Boston University Shuttle Bus and traveling to and from the Charles River Campus, see: www.bu.edu/thebus

Zipcar

Zipcar is another great way to get around the city.

There are two cars located on-campus just a couple of blocks away from Harrison Court on East Newtwon Street Extension. Special discounted rates apply for student memberships.