Location
One of Northeastern’s standard housing options is located at 780 Columbus Avenue. This 5-story apartment style building is located across the street from the Badger and Rosen (Squashbusters) athletic facility and Columbus Avenue parking lot, and just a few blocks from Davenport Commons.
Residence Information
Residence Director
Fall/Spring RA and RD contact information, office location, and office hours available on the Building Staff page.
Address
780 Columbus Ave,
Boston, MA 02120
Mailing address through ResMail
Move-in Dates and Times
10 Coventry, 780/768 Columbus and 1065 Tremont Move-In will take place:
Thursday, August 28, 8:30am-5:00pm
As you review your travel plans in the upcoming weeks, it is imperative that you arrive during your scheduled move-in date and time.
Preparing for Move-in
What to Bring
To make the move-in experience as smooth as possible for you and our entire community, we ask that you bring only your essentials and a few personal touches to campus. Your belongings should fit in one 4’x3’x3’ hamper or be able to be carried in one trip.
Please refer to our list of What to Bring to best prepare for your arrival.
Shipping and Mailing
Shipping items to pre-arrive to your room is available through a preferred vendor, and the deadlines are in mid-August. Additional information about shipping items to campus mailrooms will be sent in late-August; however, you should anticipate delays in processing and wait times for pick-up. Due to the rush of package deliveries during move-in, you should expect processing delays, and plan that you should not ship any essential items such as bedding, medicine, or toiletries that you will need during your first several days in housing.
Move-In Day Details
Parking and Driving Directions
10 Coventry. 780/768 Columbus and 1065 Tremont Arrival Directions pdf.
Unloading Location: Columbus Garage –> Parking Location: Columbus Garage –> Check-In Location: Davenport A Lobby
- If you are arriving by car to campus, you will first need to proceed to your Unloading Location and Parking Location at Columbus Garage. Please use this link as a location for driving directions. To enter Columbus Garage, the driver can take a ticket at entry, and will need to present the day specific parking pass and scan code at exit. Links to the day specific parking passes and codes can be found below. There will be no oversized, over height (over 6’8” including roof racks/storage), or overnight parking.
- At Columbus Garage, you can sign out one or two moving hampers from the SquashBusters hamper station. You will need to leave a Government Issued ID in exchange for your hampers.
- You can proceed with your hamper to your check-in location, Davenport A Lobby, to check in with Residential Life Staff. Residents of 1065 Tremont will need to pick up their keys at the check in location and may wish to do so prior to unloading into a hamper.
- After checking in, proceed to your assigned residence hall room, unload your hamper, and then return your hamper to the SquashBusters hamper station.
Students arriving by any ride-hailing service may prefer to unload outside the Columbus Garage near the SquashBusters hamper station, near your residence hall, or near your check-in location depending on your individual circumstances. Please be sure to mind all street signage and parking/standing restrictions.
Parking Codes/Pass by Day:
Moving Hampers
You will be able to check out a moving hamper to assist you. You will need to provide a government issued photo identification in order to check out a hamper (i.e. driver’s license or passport). Please be considerate of others and return your moving hamper as soon as possible. Only one hamper will be permitted per student, so that all students have access to that support.
Please report to your unload location to access the scheduled support services, including hampers.
Please return your moving hamper immediately following unloading. If you return your moving hamper after the check-out station has closed, you will need bring the hamper to the Residential Safety Office, located in the upper lobby of Speare Hall where you will retrieve your photo identification.
Please note: moving hampers and support will only be available on scheduled move-in days.
Building Details
Apartment Types
Studio, 2-, 3-, and 4-person apartments.
Bedroom Types
- Studio apartments
- Standard studio double
- Standard single bedrooms
- Standard double bedrooms
- One bedroom apartment
Security
Proctor coverage or secured entryways 24 hours per day
Connections
Husky Cable, and ResNet, Landline available through Verizon
Lounges
None
Enhanced apartments
None
Standard apartments
Include bathroom, kitchen, and common living area; or 2- and 3-person apartments with standard bedrooms
Economy apartments
None
Laundry facilities
Yes
Vending machines
Yes
Elevator
Yes
Window shades
Yes
Furniture provided
Bed, desk and chair, dresser, closet for each resident; dining table and chairs, living room furniture, and carpeting. Layout and furniture in studio apartments may differ.
Kitchen appliances:
- Refrigerator
- Oven
- Stove
- Dishwasher
- Garbage disposal
Additional amenities
Central air conditioning (not activated during anticipated cold weather), dishwashers, and garbage disposals
Mailing Address through ResMail. Students can see their mailing addresses on Housing Online two weeks prior to the start of a semester.
Residence Director and RA Contact
Looking for information about the Residence Director or Resident Assistant (RA) Office? Click here.
