Support is provided whether you live on- or off-campus.
In typical years, the vast majority (98%!) of undergraduate students live on campus. With the pandemic, circumstances have changed for everyone, and the University made the difficult decision to limit the number of students on campus during the 2020-21 academic year. We recognize that many students are living at home with their families or on their own. No matter where you are, you are Harvard. You not only represent Harvard in the world, but you also benefit from the extended network and resources of this institution.
During the 2020-21 academic year, students studying from home or off-campus maintain their House or Yard affiliation. This means you keep the support network that includes your faculty dean, resident dean, house administrator, academic coordinator, tutor/proctor, and adviser. No matter where you're located, you can count on this team of people to be available and ready to help you.
Active enrollment and your Harvard University ID (HUID) provide the following:
We ask that you support each other and the communities where you find yourselves living this academic year. Embrace the idea that Harvard exists everywhere that you are, stretching across the geographic distances. Whether you are living on campus or elsewhere, take seriously the values that animate our learning and standards of student conduct that are outlined in the Handbook for Students. You are an ambassador and representative of our community, which is why our 
Living off campus may mean you're managing numerous expenses for the first time (rent, heat, gas, electricity, parking, internet/cable, insurance, etc.), or that you're responsible for establishing accounts like utilities. Know what is included in your lease and what you are responsible for. Be sure to plan ahead, pay your bills on time, and communicate regularly with your landlord and roommates. Harvard University Employees Credit Union offers 
One of the benefits of being away from campus is the opportunity to explore a new neighborhood and build community. Your interactions with your neighbors should be guided by the the 
Apartments in Cambridge and Boston are expensive and the hunt for the right space can be frustrating. While many online search tools are available (
A lease is a binding legal contract between you and the property owner or landlord. The lease protects both the landlord and the tenant by stating the terms of the agreement, which include the rental price, the number of tenants and the time period that you will reside in the apartment. When you sign a lease, you are obligated to pay the landlord monthly for the duration of the lease. Most leases are for 12 months and are difficult to break, so make certain it is the apartment you want. It is strongly suggested that you read and understand everything in the contract before you sign.
If you live off-campus, you must take greater responsibility for your personal safety. The 
You are responsible for knowing when and how to dispose of your waste. Many communities require recycling and/or composting, including the 
