Housing Resources
FAQs
Do I have to be an international student to live at Shattuck?
No. Shattuck House is open to all full-time HSPH students. Priority housing assignments at Shattuck are given to HSPH students. Applications from students attending other Harvard schools, and...
Is daycare offered at Shattuck or is there daycare offered near the building?
Please note that there is no daycare offered at Shattuck International House. For more information on family and daycare resources, please visit the Harvard Office of Work and Family.
Can I take a tour of the Shattuck International House?
Yes. Please contact Kimberly Brady, Building Manager, at 617-266-2785 or kbrady@hsph.harvard.edu to schedule a tour. Tours can be arranged Monday-Friday between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
What utilities are included with my monthly rent?
Your monthly rent includes heat, hot water, electricity, and high-speed internet connection. Cable and telephone hook-ups are in each apartment, but these items are not included in your rent and you must...
What exactly does "furnished" entail?
Each apartment has been equipped with a standard inventory of furniture. Bedrooms include a full size (double) mattress, box spring, bed frame, bookcase, wardrobe closet, chest of drawers, desk, desk...
What size are the beds? Do I need to bring my own linens?
All beds are full (double) size; the dimensions are 73 x 52 inches or 185.4 x 132.1 centimeters. You will need to bring your own linens for your bed(s). If you would like to purchase linens when...
Is there parking at the Shattuck International House?
There is no off street parking at Shattuck International House. There is plenty of on street parking. If you have Massachusetts license plates and insurance, you can obtain a free Resident Parking...
Are pets allowed?
No. Pets are not allowed at Shattuck House (with the exception of guide dogs).
Is there air-conditioning in my room?
Air-conditioners are not furnished items. If you choose to bring an air-conditioner, there is a seventy-five dollar ($75) annual electricity charge per air conditioner, which should not exceed 10,200...
When should I change my mailing address and have my mail sent to Shattuck House?
We recommend that you begin to forward your mail to Shattuck no earlier than the scheduled check-in date. Please see Important Dates and Rent Rates for updated lease term information. Mailboxes...
How do I ship packages to my future address at Shattuck House?
We recommend that you schedule any shipment to arrive after you have moved into Shattuck House. Until the end of summer courses. Unfortunately, Shattuck does not have any common space to store boxes for...
How do I pay rent at Shattuck House?
Academic Year Students: your rent will appear on your term-bill. Please note your first rent payment will include rent for the last days of August (determined by your check-in day) and the...
When is my security deposit returned to me?
Your $1000.00 security deposit is returned when you turn in your apartment key to the Building Manager during check-out, provided there are no outstanding charges on your account.