Grad Housing Contact
Robin Hennessey
(781) 736-3606
House Hunting Days
Usually in late July or early August. 2013 dates are TBA.
Graduate Student Off-Campus Housing Guide
Here at Brandeis we want to make the transition to graduate study as smooth as possible. Whether you are relocating from out of town or from overseas, setting up a new home is never easy. Many important factors are involved in deciding where to live. Below, we have provided some information to help you find housing that fits your needs as a Brandeis graduate student. We hope that the information and resources provided will to serve as an effective starting point in your search for affordable and convenient housing.
Helpful Websites
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FullDorm - classifieds, off-campus rentals, ride share. FullDorm is available to anyone with a Brandeis email address.
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JumpOffCampus - find and post available housing, free to all Brandeis students.
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Graduate Student Housing, maintained by Graduate Student Affairs, contains additional information and guidance for off-campus housing, on-campus housing, roommate matching, and apartment renting tips.
- Boston.com is the web version of the Boston Globe newspaper. Brandeis students can access information on Boston area housing, neighborhoods, local news, and sports as well.
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Craigslist is a centralized network of online communities, featuring free online classified advertisements - with sections devoted to jobs, housing, services, community, and discussion forums.
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MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) is Boston's guide to public transportation options - a great help in planning your commute to and from Brandeis University.
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ZipCar is a car sharing company that rents out cars on per hour or per day availability. It is an alternative to traditional car rental and car ownership. Two zip cars are available for reserving on Brandeis' campus.