Apartment and Hotel Accomodations

Individuals must make their own rental arrangements. There is no on-campus housing available at UMMS and the University does not have an office dedicated to assist individuals in making such arrangements. 

Housing costs vary widely depending on the neighborhood, the condition of the dwelling, and amenities included. Do not rent a house or an apartment before you have seen it. Rent usually does not include costs for heat, electricity, hot water, gas for cooking, telephone charges, parking fees, cable tv or furniture. Most apartments are unfurnished, many do not have refrigerators, and very few are air-conditioned. Always ask the landlord or realtor to clarify what is included in the monthly rent.

When renting an apartment you are typically required to pay a one month security deposit plus the first and last month's rent.  The security deposit will be returned to you when you leave so long as there has been no major damage to the apartment.  For your own protection, we recommend that you examine the apartment carefully before you sign the lease (contract) and get a written statement from the landlord or realtor about the condition of the apartment at the time you move in.

Newcomers without confirmed housing may want to arrive two to four weeks before their UMMS appointment or graduate studies begin in order to locate suitable accommodations. Families generally need more time to locate housing.

Resources for Renting in the Worcester Area

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Housing Board:  This is a service provided to assist you in your search for housing.  It does not represent specific property endorsements. 

The UMMS Office of Graduate Medical Education has compiled information about apartment complexes near the UMMS campus.  These listings are provided to assist you in your search for housing.  They do not represent specific endorsements.

Private apartments for rent and houses / condos sale are posted on the bulletin boards near the Student Lounge in the Medical School.  You may also wish to check the daily Worcester Telegram, especially the Worcester Sunday Telegram, Craig’s List, or www.rent.com/worcester, for housing availability.

Hotels near UMMS

The UMMS Purchasing Office has a list of local hotels that have contracts with UMMS for special rates.

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