Office of Residence Life

Beacon Street

Beacon Street Housing

For the 2008-2009 academic year 1047 Beacon St. will be reserved for transfer students, therefore it will not be available in the room selection process for returning students.  1025 Beacon St. will be available during the room selection process for returning students.  At this point in time we have no plans to make either Beacon st. property available for graduate students.

We are proud to offer housing at two separate locations on Beacon St., 1025 and 1047. The brownstones are quite charming and we feel confident you will be pleased with this housing option. To assist you in your transition to Simmons, there will be a Resident Advisor (RA) on site at both brownstones. The Resident Advisor will be there to provide information, a listening ear, or other assistance, as well as provide programs. There will also be a Residence Director to assist you during the academic year living at 1025 Beacon Street. The properties are very secure and Simmons Public Safety Office provides regular patrols. In addition, you will be able to enjoy your full meal plan on the residence and main campuses.

Pictures of the Locations

Below you will find photographs of 1047 and 1025 Beacon Street Residences in slideshow format.

What will the facility be like at 1025 Beacon?

The residence hall like amenities you can expect are:

  • Each room will have standard twin beds. As with all our residences, please bring your own linens
  • Each floor has its own bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower
  • Each floor has a large refrigerator, so it is not necessary to rent a mini fridge
  • Your room comes with a cable television hookup
  • The building offers wireless internet to support your computing needs
  • Free laundry machines are located in the basement
  • A first floor living room offering a place to socialize and attend RA programs, as well as watch TV
  • A kitchenette is available on the lower level for your cooking needs

What will the facility be like at 1047 Beacon?

The residence hall like amenities you can expect are:

  • Each room will have standard twin beds. As with all our residences, please bring your own linens.
  • Each room is equipped with its own bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower or bathtub
  • Your room comes with a cable television, mini-fridge, and microwave
  • The building offers wireless internet to support your computing needs and an E-station.
  • Free laundry machines located in the basement
  • A first floor living room offering a place to socialize and attend RA programs
  • A kitchenette is available for your cooking needs
  • Please be aware, the supplied TV and furniture arrangement is set and can not be moved around the room or taken out of the room

What am I allowed to bring with me to 1025 or 1047 Beacon?

While living in the Beacon St. property you will be responsible for following a number of rules regarding health and safety. In addition to abiding by all policies stated in the Simmons College Student Handbook, please be aware of the following guidelines when deciding what to bring with you to your new home:

The following items will NOT be allowed in 1025 and 1047 Beacon:

  • Any cooking appliances other than the college-supplied Microfridge
  • Additional refrigerators or appliances beyond that supplied by the college
  • Halogen lamps
  • Candles, incense, or any other type of flame or burning unit
  • All pets (With the exception of small fish that live in a 5-gallon fish tank or smaller)
  • Standard extension cords. ONLY power strips will be allowed in the facility (please note: it is a safety hazard to link several power strips together)

What do I need to know about the Brookline inspection process?

Brookline properties (both 1025 and 1047) are required to undergo a housing inspection process every year from three agencies; fire, police, and housing. If the building does not pass the housing inspection, we lose our lease. As you can see, it is VERY important that we take the necessary steps to assure that every student living at the property is abiding by the inspection guidelines.

Per Brookline city guidelines, please be aware of the following when setting up your rooms:

  • All emergency exits need a 3 foot clearance the entire length of the room from the exit to the door of the room.
  • Do not leave any open food containers in rooms or around the house.
  • Microfridge and air conditioning unit needs to be plugged straight into the wall, i.e no extension cords ( for 1047)

Students will be informed of the dates prior to inspection. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a clean and safe living environment.

Telephone Access

Each room has access to an outside telephone line. The main phone number at 1047 Beacon Street is 617-264-5523. To access your room the extension number will be 1 + your room number.  For more information on the Simmons telephone and voicemail systems, please see the Technology Helpdesk Phone and Voicemail tips page.

Cab Vouchers

We will be issuing each student two cab vouchers a day to get to and from the academic campus. Although the walk is very pleasant, we understand that on cold or rainy days, you may not want to face the elements.

Mail

You will receive all of your mail at your assigned Beacon St. address. For students living at both properties, you will find your complete mailing address when you are emailed with your housing assignment during the summer.

Questions?

Please feel free to contact our office with any additional questions at reslife@simmons.edu or at (617) 521-1096