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Cost and Contract

If you are interested in living in the residence halls, review the cost options for the room types and the contract before you apply.

Housing cost varies by residence hall and room type. The amounts below reflect the cost for the entirety of the contract (Friday, August 23, 2024, through Thursday, May 22, 2025).

HallRoom Type2024–2025 Cost
Child Hallsmall$8,618
Child Halltwo-room suite$13,532
Conant Hallsmall$9,900
Conant Halllarge$12,352
Perkins Hallsmall$9,380
Perkins Halllarge$11,636
Richards Hallsmall$8,618

Contract

The 2024–2025 contract runs from Friday, August 23, 2024, at noon, to Thursday, May 22, 2025, at noon. Residents who are receiving a degree at Commencement may remain in the halls until Friday, May 30, 2025, at noon. Our office reserves the right to move any resident to a different room for the interim period, if necessary.

Move-In Hours

Move-in hours for August 2024 will be communicated to all incoming residents in the summer. There will be extended move-in hours from Friday, August 23 to Wednesday, August 28. After August 28, students will need to get their key from Lehman Hall, Room 203, during business hours (Monday–Friday. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).

Please note: Sudden, unannounced arrivals occurring outside of move-in hours are subject to a fee.

Early Arrival

Early arrivals are not permitted.

Billing & Payment

The Office of Residential Life does not collect payments for room or meal plan fees. These fees will be billed to residents' student accounts in two installments. The fall term room and meal fees will be billed by early August and the spring term room and meal fees will be billed in late November. Because the fall term is slightly longer than the spring term, the room and meal plan fees for the fall term are more than half the overall fees. Any questions regarding payment should be directed to Student Financial Services.

Important information for first-year Harvard Griffin GSAS students:

Fees for the Harvard Griffin GSAS residence halls and meal plan will be billed in August prior to registration, and due upon arrival. If you are a first-year Harvard Griffin GSAS student and cannot pay these charges in full before the registration deadline, please note that you will be cleared for registration by Financial Aid. More information about registration, stipends, and paying your Harvard Griffin GSAS room and meal plan fees is available at the Student Financial Services website.

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