About the Residential Center
Living on campus is an exciting and important part of the college experience. By living on campus you will gain important life skills, discover more about yourself, and make lasting friendships. Welcome Home!
The Residential Center is dedicated to creating a safe, civil, and inclusive residential community. Our staff strives to develop a comfortable living environment where the personal and intellectual growth of all residential students is fostered.
Housing Information for Incoming First-Year, Transfer, & Exchange Students - January 2024
Important Update for Spring 2024 New Students (First-Year, Transfer, and Exchange)
Please note that there has been a slight delay in the new student housing process, and the Residential Center now expects the process to go live during the week of November 6th. Please check your Bentley email at that time for an email with more information about how to complete the necessary forms. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Important Dates
Fall Break
- No classes Monday, October 9, and Tuesday, October 10.
- Residence halls remain open.
- Dining services remain open.
Thanksgiving Break
- No classes Wednesday, November 22, through Friday, November 24.
- Residence halls remain open.
- Dining services will be closed Wednesday, November 22, through Saturday, November 25.
- An optional dining plan for the Thanksgiving Break period will be available for purchase. More information will be communicated in a separate email.
Fall 2023 Closing / Winter Break
- The residence halls and dining services will be closed for Winter Break beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20.
- All students must depart from housing within 24 hours after their last final exam or by 5:00 p.m. on December 20, whichever comes first.
- Students who will not be returning to housing for spring 2024 must remove all belongings from their assigned space; students who are returning for spring may leave belongings in the space, though you are encouraged to take anything you will need during the break as you will not have access to your room during that period.
- Limited Winter Break housing will be available for students with a demonstrated need to remain on campus. This option will come with an additional charge, and no dining services will be available. More information will be communicated via email in November.
Spring 2024 Opening
- The residence halls and dining services will reopen for the spring 2024 semester on Sunday, January 21.
- More information about returning to campus for the spring will be communicated in early January.
- If you are approved to return to campus early as part of a University-approved group, please refer to communications from your supervisor/advisor/coach for more information.
Spring Break
- No classes Monday, March 11, through Friday, March 15.
- Residence halls remain open.
- Dining services will be closed Saturday, March 9, through Saturday, March 16.
- An optional dining plan for the Spring Break period will be available for purchase. More information will be communicated in a separate email after the start of the spring semester.
Spring 2024 Closing
- The residence halls and dining services will be closed for summer beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9.
- All students must depart from housing within 24 hours after their last final exam or by 5:00 p.m. on May 9. whichever comes first.
- Seniors participating in the Bentley in the Bahamas trip and/or Commencement Ball will be allowed to stay on campus past May 9, with more information communicated throughout the spring semester.
- All students must fully remove their belongings from their assigned space by the time they depart campus.
- Summer housing will be available for students with a demonstrated need to remain on campus. More information will be communicated via email in April.
Housing & Meal Plan Rates
All students who sign the Housing and Meal Plan Contract are responsible for the costs associated with their housing assignment and/or meal plan. Each housing option and meal plan has its own corresponding rate, which is charged per semester. Students are responsible for accessing and reviewing rates when requesting, or agreeing to, a room or meal plan change to an option with a different rate.
The 2023-2024 housing and meal plan rates can be found here: 2023-2024 Room & Board Rates
30 Residential Options
Includes traditional residence halls, suites, apartments, and houses! Gender inclusive housing is available.
Over 500 Programs a Year
Using 3 learning goals: developing a sense of self, building connections, belonging to a community. Our team hosts and facilitates floor-wide programs and area-wide programs
SAFETY AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE: 24/7
Residential center staff responds to over 520 hours of duty related calls a year ranging in a variety of issues on campus. We are here and available to support you at all times! The residential center staff submitted over 14,000 resident interactions over the academic year.
Hours of Operation
The Residential Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM. After hours we have professional staff members who serve in on-call roles for after hours support. We welcome you to stop by our office (Student Center, Suite 320), call us at 781-891-2148, or send an email to GA_Housing@bentley.edu.
On-Campus Housing Options
Take a look at Bentley's residence halls, suites, apartments, and houses for you to call home!
Residential Education
Learning is a pivotal part of the residential experience. Each Residence Hall plays an important role in promoting students’ social, emotional and intellectual development.
Campus Dining
Explore meal plans and dining locations on campus. Campus Dining is committed to providing nutritious, accessible and inclusive dining experiences for everyone at Bentley.
Off-Campus Housing
Search available housing options or find a roommate through Bentley’s Off-Campus Housing Services. We have sample roommate agreements and questions to ask your Landlord!
Housing & Dining Information
Local Resources (Shopping, Banks, Hotels, Storage, etc.)
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