There's a lot to like about living on campus.
You won't find a 17-acre campus, complete with the city of Boston, cultural landmarks, and a neighborhood full of college students just anywhere. But the search ends at Emmanuel College.
Living on campus means no commute, full access to campus amenities, and one bill instead of rent, utilities, and internet as separate line items. Emmanuel's five residence halls house students from first year through senior year, each with its own character — from apartment-style upperclass living to traditional first-year halls a few steps from the Quad.
Each day presents the opportunity to meet new people and the convenience of being so close to class with no commute time. Another plus? It's affordable too.
Top Reasons to Live on Campus
The Heart of Boston
The Heart of Boston
Be immersed in the greatest college campus location in America and visit neighbors Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, MGM Music Hall, Time Out Market and more. Live next door to some of the country's best medical facilities including Boston Children's Hospital, Merck, and more. For our students, these are everyday amenities, hangouts, cultural experiences, internship locations and part-time jobs.
Be Close to Everything
Be Close to Everything
With a small campus, be close to classes, dining, and friends, all in the middle of Boston
More than Just a Place to Sleep
More than Just a Place to Sleep
Amenities abound in your extended living space. The residence halls and student center boast state-of-the-art fitness centers, lounges, study spaces, and more. Grab a snack in one of our cafés and settle in for a gaming tournament, Netflix marathon or some solo study time.
No Monthly Bills, No Landlord
No Monthly Bills, No Landlord
Rent, utilities, internet…these monthly expenses really add up. Living on campus offers room and board costs in one bill. And rather than dealing with a remote landlord, call our friendly Residence Life team, Student Financial Services staff, Facilities, or Campus Safety when you need assistance.
Laundry (and Other Conveniences)
Laundry (and Other Conveniences)
Our residence halls have spacious laundry facilities (or in-suite units in St. Julie Hall). Also, rooms come fully furnished and fully connected—just add personal touches to make it feel like home.
Your Social Network
Your Social Network
Don’t miss out. Generations of Emmanuel alumni say they met their lifelong best friends through the shared experience of living in the residence halls. Attend programs, join clubs and activities, and go to athletic events just steps from your residence hall.
Residence Life Mission Statement
The Office of Residence Life and Housing provides clean, well maintained and properly staffed facilities, which promote a living and learning environment that is safe, just, and developmental. The staff offers students opportunities to explore new experiences, enhance personal growth, explore and build new relationships, and play an active role in celebrating and promoting the ideals of a Catholic community.
Living spaces for your lifestyle.
Learn more about our four on-campus residence halls and the Notre Dame Campus.
FAQs
On-campus housing includes furnished rooms, laundry facilities (in-suite in St. Julie Hall), fitness centers, lounges, and study spaces. Room and board are billed as a single cost rather than separate rent, utilities, and internet charges.
What residence halls does Emmanuel offer, and which class years live in each?
Emmanuel houses students in five residence halls: St. Ann Hall and Loretto Hall for first-year and transfer students, St. Joseph Hall for a mix of first-year and upper-class students, St. Julie Hall (apartment-style) for upper-class students, and the Notre Dame Campus, a smaller non-traditional option. Each hall serves a different stage of a student's time on campus rather than being a single interchangeable option.
That is possible here: Emmanuel's St. Julie Hall is an apartment-style living option, giving upperclassmen a unique and more independent living arrangement on campus than traditional halls.
On-campus housing bundles rent, utilities, and internet into a single cost rather than billing them separately, the way an off-campus apartment typically would.
Campus Living
Christian Bettinelli '23
From Boston to Orlando
"My time at Emmanuel has been what I would consider some of the most beneficial, memorable, and enjoyable years of my life. Although I will miss calling 400 Fenway my home, I am so excited for what is next to come with an opportunity working for The Walt Disney Company. I will never forget the moment I got the email that I got the role and celebrated with my friends on campus!" - Christian Bettinelli '23
Andrew Kalpakian ’21
Star Sighting!
You never know who you’ll meet in the city. This is a pic of me and Red Sox star Xander Bogaerts after a Major League Baseball playoff game.
Brianna Chu '23
Swinging into friends at Lawn on EC
"This picture was taken at Lawn on EC back in 2021. It was one of the first events after coming back from the virtual semester, so everyone was really excited to see each other! My friend Kayla and I went around to all the little activities they had at Lawn on EC which included the light up swings, axe throwing, and bull riding! It honestly felt like we never left!" - Brianna Chu
Julia Sena '23
Spring Thaw
When the snow starts to melt on the Quad, and Spring feels close, you can feel it in the air and among the students!
Molly Winship '23
Hard work pays off!
"My first year at Emmanuel, my Indoor Track team won our GNAC conference meet in 2020. My team was so happy and proud of each other for what we had accomplished together." - Molly Winship
Andrew Kalpakian ’21
Checking out Fan Pier on the Harbor
I love going to Fan Pier Park in Boston’s Seaport District. There is a pavilion roof deck that has amazing views of the harbor.
Maeve Grattan '23
Street Art in Cambridge
We walked by some cool art on our way to Cambridge for dinner. It's just a T ride away!
Rocio Hernandez Chavez '23
Coworkers turned friends!
"It was always so much fun working in the Office of Involvement. I've learned a lot of transferable skills that will come in handy as I'm pursuing a career in higher education at Harvard Graduate School of Education next fall! This picture was taken during President Boyd's Inauguration, very busy day, but it was an unforgettable, amazing experience because of the people I was with! " - Ro Chavez
Daniel Impellizzeri ‘23
Ice Skating!
Within steps of campus are exciting things that the city offers, like an outdoor ice-skating rink outside the Time Out Market!
Sophia Jones '24
2022 EC Dance Marathon Fundraising Reveal
We were so happy to fundraise again this year for our neighbors at Boston Children’s Hospital! It’s always exciting to see the final moments where we reveal the total!
Kelley Kazorek '23
Performer turned into Director
"Finding such an amazing group of friends while performing and working with the theater program has allowed me to meet people I wouldn't have met otherwise from our campus and the rest of the COF. Then directing my first show ever back in February, was such an amazing experience, working with the talented people we have within the program!" - Kelley Kazorek
Peter Avila '23
Late night pizza runs!
"Always loved late night snacks at College Pizza!" - Peter Avila
Julia Sena '23
Skyline views
Views from the 14th floor of Saint Julie Hall!
Julia Pellizzaro '24
Best friends exploring Fenway
"Walking around Fenway with my roommate Sam, who has been my best friend since we met freshman year!" - Julia Pellizzaro
Gabrielle Lara '22
A Whole City Within Reach
My favorite thing to do around Boston is definitely explore the city with my friends. Whether it’s going to Red Sox games with my friends, grabbing a coffee at Tatte or walking around Newbury Street, I love that we have the whole city of Boston at our reach.
Emily Borges '23
Let's Goooooo!
Can never miss a Celtics game!
Vanessa Rene '24
Fun Times with ECDT!
The Emmanuel College Dance Team made Top 5 at the 2022 UDA New England Dance Challenge! So Proud Of My Team <3
Nick Eline '23
Friends for Life
One of my favorite memories of my first year on campus was making friends with the guys who lived in my hallway. It took me a few months to find the right group for me, but once I did I knew that I had found some friends for life! Every few weeks we would all gather in my room for a movie night, luckily we held one last movie night before we left for spring break, not knowing that we wouldn’t see each other for several months.
Samantha Jones '23
A Cappella Fun Times
"This is a favorite memory of mine with some of my best friends in For Good Measure after our spring concert last year. I joined this a cappella group because I love to sing but I had no idea how many great memories would come from that decision. I am super grateful I made the decision to join this group because I made so many friends while also getting the opportunity to do something that I love!" - Sam Jones
Angelina Latin '24
Moonlight Breakfast Tradition!
One of my favorite on campus traditions is Moonlight Breakfast hosted by the Emmanuel College Programming Team (ECPT). It is one of the many events on campus that focuses on building community while also having fun, especially before finals season. We got to stuff little stuffed animals, have breakfast as a late night meal, while having the opportunity to win some prizes (like Emmanuel gear or a flatscreen TV).
Brendan Kade '23
Teammates to Family
"The memories made with being on the basketball team at Emmanuel and being able to represent my school. I have made long lasting friends because of the basketball team and extremely thankful for the experience". - Brendan Kade
Aspyn Bean '23
SOWA Winter Festival
My favorite memory of my first year on campus was exploring Boston and trying all different types of food. I loved walking around Boston; either to the Boston Public Library on a sunny day, just down the street along the Muddy River, or around the South End at the Winter Festival. There was always something to do and new to eat.
Maeve Grattan '23
ASB in West Virginia
In 2022, I participated in Alternative Spring Break in Anderson, West Virginia. Here we are at Bethlehem Farm!
Julia Sena '23
Quad Time!
I always try to study and catch up on work outside as much as possible during the warm months. Secluded enough by the trees, but also still in the heart of campus, the picnic tables next to the Quad might just be my favorite spot!
Tianna Dawe '23
History Made with Softball Team!
"My sophomore year we were the first softball team in school history to win the GNAC and played in the NCAA tournament in Texas! It was an amazing experience and a highlight of my time at Emmanuel. " - Tianna Dawe '23
Natalie Massey '21
Museum Time
As a student at Emmanuel, you get free access to both the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum! I take advantage of this a lot with my friends and we enjoy the beautiful garden and amazing artwork on display at the Isabella Stewart Gardner.
Carly Snyder '23
A Special Junior Pinning with Friends!
Junior Pinning!
Nick Eline '23
Traveling with Cross Country
As a member of the Emmanuel Cross Country team I am able to travel all over to compete in collegiate meets. One of these meets was in Bethlehem, PA amongst the cornfields at Lehigh University! I really enjoy being able to travel and make memories with my teammates wherever we go.
Victoria Slattery '23
Families Coming Together for Junior Pinning
"Junior Pinning is something I will always remember. While receiving my pin was fun and exciting, my favorite part was all of my friends' families coming together to celebrate! As our parents took photos, I felt so loved and accomplished." - Victoria Slattery
Casey Phillips '23
ASB in Phoenix, Arizona
"My senior year I attended alternative spring break and traveled to Phoenix Arizona to serve individual's experiencing homelessness at a place called André House! it was definitely an experience I will never forget!" - Casey Phillips
Ruby Roberge '23
Christmas in Boston
My first year at Emmanuel has brought so many great memories. Most of my memories have been with the great friends I’ve made here. One specific memory with my friends here was when we went out and explored the city before we all went home for Christmas break. We had planned a secret Santa between us but decided to go out to dinner off campus before. It was great to get off campus and explore the city, especially when it is all lit up for the holiday! In the Faneuil Hall area there were street performances that we stopped and watched and just enjoyed our time off campus. It was a great way to end the semester and escape the finals season before we all went home for break!
Amena Hamdi '23
Tourists for a Day
My favorite memory of my first year on campus was the day my friends and I went for a photoshoot after our classes. We all got dressed up and had a tourist day during the Fall semester so we could see what was around campus. Rather than choosing destinations we just walked. In our time out we managed to hit a majority of the tourist spots in the EC area. During our little adventure we saw the Prudential Center, the Boston Public Library, Newbury Street and Fenway Park. The next day our feet had been a bit sore, but that was nothing a little girls night in couldn’t fix. In the end we got super cute photos, a little taste of what Boston has to offer, and an unbreakable bond with new friends, which is all I could ever ask for.
Natalie Massey '21
Go Sox!
One of my fondest fall memories at EC was getting tickets to a Red Sox game in September with a bunch of my friends! It was so fun to be together and be a part of a huge tradition that comes with being in Boston, cheering on the Sox!
Gwen Freeman '23
Spring has Sprung in Boston!
Spring time in Beantown!
Kasey Jiang '23
Fun Adventures in the City
"One example of many of the times I went on fun adventures with a friend/friends. My friends and I went around Boston and walked around the Boston Common and Garden then came back took this picture of my friend and I around Fenway". - Kasey Jiang
Luke Patriquin '23
Fun Times Playing Flag Football
Flag Football Tournament!
