Graduate Students & Students with Families

Quick Links:

• Housing Search Timeline and Checklist
• How to Draft a Roommate Agreement
• Sample Roommate Agreement
• Boston's Best Neighborhoods for College Students
• Sample Lease
• Boston Housing Code Checklist
• Sample Rental Application
• Common Lease Terms 
• Common Housing Abbreviations
• Apartment Condition Report

The Office of Student Housing has compiled a number of resources to help UMass Boston students navigate the housing process in the Boston area. These resources can and should be used by incoming graduate students and students with families, as they are pertinent for anyone in the UMass community who is seeking housing in the area.

The Quick Links above will bring you to some of our resources. We suggest that you use the Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Housing to guide your search as you browse our resources. You should feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions. 

In addition to the resources that are applicable to all UMass Boston students, we have also compiled some resources (below) that are especially useful for graduate students and students with families. 

Enrolling Your Child In Boston-Area Schools

If you are moving into the Boston area to attend UMass Boston and need to enroll you child in a local public school system, use the document below to find the information you need:

• Enrolling Your Student in Boston-Area Schools

Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families

Some students and families may qualify for housing assistance through the state or federal government. This includes public, subsidized, and affordable housing. To learn more visit:

• How to Obtain Housing Assistance

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