UMass Boston

East Residence Hall closed due to a burst pipe and the need for ongoing remediation work, including repairing the pipe, restoring fire suppression systems, removing excess water, and fully assessing the impact to the building.

The university is working closely with contractors and city and state officials to determine when upper floors and residential spaces can safely reopen for occupancy.

The East Residence Hall's Dining Commons reopened on Wednesday, February 11, and continues to operate under normal hours. Impacts to residential spaces and timelines for re-entry will be further updated as information becomes available.

Students who contacted Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) with housing needs have been relocated to the Charles River Campus / Mount Ida Campus and area hotels. We are also exploring additional housing options, including potential placements closer to campus, and will share updates if those become available. If you need university-provided housing, please contact us at housing@umb.edu or 617-287-6011 so accommodations can be arranged. 

In coordination with city and state inspectors, students have been provided with opportunities to return to their rooms to retrieve essential personal belongings.

Students who need access to their room should contact the Office of Housing and Residential Life at housing@umb.edu or 617-287-6011.

We have set up a designated area within the East Residence Hall, in the tutoring conference room across the hall from the Dining Commons, where students can pick up essential supplies, including clothing, toiletries, and phone chargers. Staff are available on-site to assist you.

Contact the Office of Housing and Residential Life at housing@umb.edu for more information.

Temporary Parking Access 

For East Hall students who are currently commuting to campus from another location, we are making temporary parking passes available until the East Residence Hall reopens.

• A temporary parking pass has been added to your BeaconCard, allowing access to gated campus parking facilities, including West Garage, Lot D and the Campus Center Garage 
• This temporary access will remain active until the East Residence Hall reopens.

MBTA Passes

East Hall students who are transitioning to Emerson College for the remainder of the spring semester will be given an MBTA pass.  Passes will be available upon check-in on Sunday, February 22.

The Dining Commons has reopened for meal service and remains on its regular schedule. Any students without a to-go container should alert Dining Commons staff for a replacement. 

Dining Commons Food Service access details:

Monday through Friday

• • Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 
  • Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Dinner: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

• • Brunch: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Dinner: 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Late Night Bites 

• • Monday–Thursday: 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

UMarket 

• • Monday–Friday: 2 p.m. – 12 a.m.
  • Saturday–Sunday: 8 a.m. – 12 a.m.

Charles River Campus / Mount Ida Campus Food Service

For students housed at the Charles River Campus / Mount Ida Campus there is a dining hall on site open from 7AM – 11PM. Students should present their UMass Boston ID card to gain entry. 

All mail and packages have now been sorted and are available for pickup at the main entrance of the East Residence Hall. 

Please continue to monitor your UMass Boston email for updates. For any questions or concerns, contact the Office of Housing and Residential Life at housing@umb.edu or 617-287-6011.

Faculty have been made aware of the current situation. We encourage you to reach out to your faculty to discuss your situation directly. We ask both faculty and students to provide one another with reasonable flexibility over the coming days. If you have very specific concerns related to student wellbeing or support, please contact the Dean of Students Office at dean.students@umb.edu or 617.287.5800.

Temporarily displaced students continue to have full access to University Health Services. To schedule a medical appointment, request a tele-medicine visit, or speak with a nurse 24/7, call 617-287-5660. To schedule a counseling appointment, call 617-287-5690. For immediate 24/7 mental health crisis support, call 855-634-4135.

The Office of Housing and Residential Life at UMass Boston is located on the first floor of the East Residence Hall building.