We hope that the information below will help ease your transition to Harvard University.

• View and print a map showing the locations of Harvard University Housing.
• Harvard Campus Map
• HU Housing Roommate Center
  Sharing a Harvard University Housing apartment is a great way to reduce your housing costs. Harvard affiliates may post and view roommate listings on this site.
• Rent Ranges, Rent Setting Policy (statement), HU Housing Full Market Rent Policy (details)
• Sustainability at Harvard University Housing
• Crimson Cash
• Campus Cafes
• Harvard International Office
• My Harvard
• City and State Government Web Sites
• Transportation and Parking Services
• Childcare and Schools
• Hospitals and Health Care
• Boston Information
• Harvard Square Information
• Cambridge Local First
• Rental Resources
  This list contains housing resources that have been brought to our attention by members of the Harvard community. The Harvard University Housing section excepted, these housing resources are completely independent from HUH, and HUH does not endorse any of them or review the information given by these resources. We caution all potential tenants to verify all information you receive.
• Google - As stores, supermarkets, and restaurants turn over frequently, we suggest you use Google to get the most up-to-date information.
• Off Campus Listings
  HU Housing offers affiliates a database of private market rentals and sublets. Landlords and real estate agents can also access this site to post their apartment, room, and sublet listings.

• State of Massachusetts Government Web site (state government, taxes, vehicle registration, driver's licenses, and more).
  
• Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Web site (links to citizen's information, publications, regulations, etc.)
  
• United States Postal Service
  1-800-275-8777

Taxis, Harvard Transportation, and Parking

• Harvard University Passenger Transport Services
• Longwood Medical Area Shuttle
• Harvard University Parking Services
• CommuterChoice Program (rideshare, bikeshare, etc.)

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

• This site includes information about driving licenses and car registration, public transportation,
  the E-ZPass program, and more.

On-Street Parking Permits

• Cambridge Parking Permits
• Somerville Parking Permits
• Boston Parking Permits

Note: On-street parking permits are not available to residents of 10 Akron Street; 37, 47, and 69 Banks Street; 5 Cowperthwaite Street; 3, 5, and 7 Grant Street; 28 Hingham Street; and 387 Western Avenue.

Taxis

Here is the contact information for a few local companies; you can find others on the web.

• Ambassador Brattle Taxi: 617-492-1100 or 617-547-3000
• McCue's Taxi: 617 924-0600
• Metro Cab: 617 782-5500
  

Other Transportation Resources

Logan Airport

Amtrak Intercity Trains

Intercity Bus Service

Boston Harbor Water Transit

Hubway Bike Sharing

Zipcar offers self-service cars on demand. Rentals are by the hour or day.

PlanetTran offers a chauffeured car service in eco-friendly hybrid cars. They give a 15% discount to members of the Harvard community; to receive the discount, just create your account with your harvard.edu email.

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The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care provides helpful tips on what to look for when considering a child care provider. It also provides a complete listing of licensed child care providers.

Childcare at Harvard- Note that residence in Harvard Harvard University Housing does not guarantee space in a childcare center at Harvard.

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - information about public and private schools.

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Harvard University Health Services- 617-495-2008; after-hours urgent care - 617-495-5711.

Local Hospitals

Mental Health

• Harvard University Health Services (UHS) - 617-495-2008, after hours urgent care - 617-495-5711

• McLean Hospital - 617-855-2000

• Harvard University Office of Work Life Resources
• Employee Assistance Program
  

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