Student Housing
Semester in the City offers fellows an apartment housing option for participating students. For students who choose to live in CFSI Housing will reside with other Social Innovation Fellows in a shared apartment in Allston, MA.
Units are three or four bedroom, one-and-a-half or two bathroom apartments that include a kitchen with a dishwasher, living, and dining room area. All apartments are fully-furnished and include utilities and internet.
While participating in this program, you must live in Boston.
Fellows may opt out of our apartments to live with friends or family in Boston, as long as they are within the MBTA service area.
To learn about Housing Costs, click here.
Interested in discounted housing?
Consider applying to be a Community Leader! Learn more below.
The Apartments
You will need to provide: your own linens; this includes sheets (twin XL or full-size based on your room assignment), pillow(s), blanket/comforter, towels, etc. Your apartment does include a shower curtain. You will need to provide your own toiletries and will be responsible for purchasing your own cleaning supplies.
Exploring Boston
All Fellows who reside in CFSI housing are a short 5-7 minute walk from the Green line or six different bus stops. Every fellow in the Semester in the City program is given an unlimited Charlie Card which allows students to travel as much as they need, whenever they need, throughout Greater Boston.
To familiarize yourself with the Boston public transportation system, how to ride the T, and to plan your commute or other trips, we encourage you to visit Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority website.
The favorite apps of our CFSI fellows and staff for getting around the city are Google Maps, Transit, Proximi-T, and the MBTA's Realtime Subway and Bus tools on their website.
Boston has so much to offer and we want to make sure you get to explore all of it!
We provide the cohort with monthly events where students enjoy activities in different parts of the city. You’ll enjoy getting to know our city, whether you’re apple picking, exploring diverse neighborhoods, or cheering on the Red Sox! Boston has so much to offer and we want to make sure you get to explore it all. Check out the Boston Calendar for events!
Become a Community Leader!
Are you looking to gain even more leadership skills during your semester with us?
Consider becoming a Community Leader!
As a Community Leader (CL) you support our goal in creating a safe, fun, and inclusive atmosphere in our program experience. Our goal is to create a supportive environment that compliments the internship and academic experience along with students well-being and overall development. In addition to leadership skills, in this role you will gain experience building community, practicing interpersonal communication, and supporting our policies that help create a healthy environment for students.
$2,000 discount on housing for the semester
Specialized training with our two social workers on staff as well as through TelusHealth, our partner in digital mental healthcare
Leadership development and one one one coaching
Gain experience as a peer coach
Event planning skills and advanced problem solving skills as a key support in a diverse community of fellows
Interested in learning more?
Check out the full Community Leader description here.
Summer Housing
Are you living or interning in Boston during the Summer? Live in Semester in the City housing! During the summer months we offer sublet opportunities for our fully-furnished apartments. This is a great option for students or young professionals. Talk to someone about our summer housing options here.
Summer sublets are available May — August. Rentals for 1 month or longer stays will be given priority. Shorter term (week to week) rentals will be considered.
Room Prices:
Inquire for current room and full apartment pricing. Contact Rachel Burke for details.
Please note: Alumni and Non-Alumni will be charged different rates.
Summer Housing Process:
Apply for housing, specifying the apartment size you need, and the dates you are requesting. This brief application asks for your basic contact information and references. College for Social Innovation will review and accept or deny your application.
