Performances + Events
On-Campus Housing
Mission Statement
Residence Life at the New England Conservatory works to create a community that is an inclusive, safe, and welcoming extension of the academic environment. Through student engagement and campus partnerships, we aspire to utilize the living-learning experience to augment our students’ artistic sense of self as future musicians and lifelong learners.
On-Campus Housing
Important Information
Learning Outcomes
Residence Life aims to complement the conservatory’s established Community Values in assuring the growth, safety, and ethical conduct of the community as a whole. We co-create with residents an environment where new knowledge about self and diverse others can be learned, incorporated, and applied to future actions. Residence Life staff does this by encouraging reflective thinking to create personal persistence and positive development.
Students who interact with Residence Life staff and its engagement opportunities will
- Discover and reflect on personal values and ethics while exploring their sense of self and purpose
- Develop meaningful relationships with persons different from themselves through collaboration and interdependence
- Express appreciation and respect for the diverse identities, values, and thoughts within the residential community and beyond
- Create a sense of social responsibility in response to local and global community needs and issues
- Integrate practical skills in personal management, including effective communication, health and wellness, time management, and stress management
Housing Dates and News
Incoming undergraduate students are required to live in the residence hall for their first four semesters at NEC. Some upper-division and graduate students also live in the residence hall, based on space availability.
- August 24 – New (first time in college) undergraduates, transfer undergraduates, and new graduate student move-in days. Move-in logistics and directions are sent to NEC student email addresses.
- August 31 – Returning undergraduate and graduate student move-in days. Move-in logistics and directions have been sent to NEC student email addresses.
- December 18 – Residence hall closes at 12 p.m. All residents must vacate their room either within 24 hours of their last final exam or by December 18 at 12 p.m., whichever comes first! Please plan travel accordingly.
- January 11 – Residence hall reopens at 12 p.m.
Work Orders for Residence Hall Facilities
Resident students can submit work orders to have a member of the building operations staff review, fix, or replace any broken or missing items within their assigned room, hallways, lounges, restrooms, and other areas within the residence hall. Simply submit your request to facilitiesworkorder@necmusic.edu. Please allow at least 24 hours for a building operations staff member to respond to your request.
Room and Board Costs
Below are 2025 on-campus room and board costs based on room type. This cost includes a meal plan with 19 swipes per week.
| Double Occupancy Room | $21,000 |
| Single Occupancy Room | $26,500 |
| Triple Occupancy Room | $19,600 |
| Suite-style Room | $22,850 |
After NEC
On-Campus Housing
Residence Hall Spaces
On-Campus Housing
Contact Information
255 St. Botolph Street
Boston, MA 02115
Resident Director: Patrick Hazilla
