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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Boston, MA. Operating on a semester system.
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5K+
Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
15
Housing Buildings
Life in Boston for Emerson College Students
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Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Dining Center
open
122 Boylston St
All-you-care-to-eat cafe with cooked-to-order stations, self-service concepts, and internationally influenced cuisines. Two stations now self-serve based on student feedback. Accepts meal swipes, Board Bucks, ECCash, Visa, and MasterCard.
Lion's Den
open
On-campus
Features Griff's Taqueria and Lion's Den Coffee Bar with grab-and-go meals. Accepts meal swipes for meal equivalency items, Board Bucks, ECCash, and Cash/Credit/Debit Cards.
Backstage Deli
open
2 Boylston Pl
New York-style delicatessen with grab-and-go options. Accepts meal swipes for meal equivalency items, Board Bucks, ECCash, and Cash/Credit/Debit Cards.
Max Cafe
open
On-campus
The Grill at the Max closes at 23:00 (previously midnight). Grab-and-go hot items available after close. Accepts meal swipes and Board Bucks.
Paramount Cafe
closed
On-campus
Currently closed. Business Services is working on planning and designing a new concept with information to be shared at a future date.
The Grill
open
Max Cafe
Offers late-night grilled items. Now closes at 23:00 instead of midnight. Grab-and-go hot items available after closure.
Pick N' Roll Sushi
open
On-campus
Accepts Board Bucks.
Student Facilities
Fitness Center
07:00-20:00 • Piano Row, 150 Boylston Street, first floor and L1
Services: weight training, cardio equipment, locker rooms
Lion’s Den
07:00-00:00 • Boston campus
Services: lounge space, kitchen
Plofker-Brown Gymnasium
Campus Center, third level
Services: basketball, volleyball, open gym, intramurals
Parking and Transit
Boston Common Garage
garage • limited
Subsidized monthly parking for eligible staff/faculty (70% subsidy, e.g., $118.50/month for FT faculty); Emerson discounts available.
Motor Mart Garage
garage • limited
Discounted daily parking for Emerson staff/faculty.
Ritz Garage
garage • limited
Discounts and online reservations available; mostly valet parking.
40 Beach Street Garage
garage
Discounted parking for Emerson staff/faculty.
City Place Garage
garage • limited
No specific Emerson discount.
Campus News
Latest updates from Emerson College
Safety Alert
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Summer 2026 Course Listings Released
Summer 2026 course listings were released to the web on March 4. Registration opens on March 16.
Mar 4, 2026
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Students can register for commencement ceremonies starting March 16, 2026.
Mar 6, 2026
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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Emerson College
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 8 of 8 known dorm and housing options.
2 Boylston Place
Capacity: 375
Room types: single, double, triple
Colonial Building
Capacity: 354
Room types: single, double
Little Building (80 Boylston Street)
Capacity: 1035
Room types: single, double, triple, limited suites with shared bathroom
Paramount Center
Capacity: 260
Room types: double
Paramount Theater Residence Hall (559 Washington St)
Room types: single occupancy in shared suites, private bedrooms with private bathroom
Piano Row
Capacity: 558
Room types: double
The Colonial
Capacity: 354
Room types: single, double
The Little Building (LB) (80 Boylston Street)
Capacity: 1035
Room types: single, double, triple, suite rooms (single, double, triple)
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@emerson.edu
Official Website
Visit Website →Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 17, 2026
End: May 31, 2026
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