Admissions & Financial Aid

Staying in Cambridge and Boston

Where can I find directions to the HGSE campus?

HGSE is located in Harvard Square on Appian Way, a short walk from the Harvard Square T-stop on the Red Line. It is easily accessible by all modes of transportation.

Please see the following links for more thorough information on navigating your way to HGSE:

Do you have a list of places to stay in the area?

There are several local accommodations, including hotels and bed and breakfasts, within a two-mile radius of HGSE's campus.

What can I do in the area?

Please explore the various opportunities described on our "Living in Boston" page.

Is parking available at HGSE?

All day on-street parking is very limited at HGSE. As an alternative, there are nearby public parking facilities within walking distance of the HGSE campus.

Admissions Office

111 Longfellow Hall
13 Appian Way
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-495-3414
617-496-3577
Email Admissions

Financial Aid Office

061 Longfellow Hall
13 Appian Way
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-495-3416
Fax: 617-496-0840
Email Financial Aid

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