Student Services
Important Information
For general information on renting an apartment in Massachusetts, and your rights as a tenant see:
The Attorney General's Consumer Guide to Tenants'
Rights (pdf).
Parking:
Make sure your apartment has enough off-street parking available for each tenant's automobile. Many streets in the College Hill neighborhood have resident permit parking only. This means you cannot park on the street without a resident permit. To be eligible for the permit you must be a Worcester resident, pay excise tax on your vehicle to the City of Worcester, register your vehicle in Massachusetts and insure your car in Worcester. On a year-to-year basis, the college has offered a limited number of parking permits for students living off-campus. Consult the Public Safety web page for more information.
Parking Ban:
The City of Worcester has a parking ban in effect from December 1st through March 31st on many streets including College street. Automobiles that violate the ban are towed. The ban prohibits cars from being parked in identified areas between 2:00am and 6:00am and eliminates parking in other areas. Pay attention to signs and information listed in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette for specific information about your street.
Trash Removal:
The Department of Public Works only collects trash that is placed in special yellow bags that can be purchased in the lobby shop and most supermarkets and convenience stores in the city. You will also need to recycle cardboard and paper into paper bags, glass and metal into the blue recycling bins provided by the City. Your landlord should provide you with a recycling bin provided by the City or you can contact the Worcester Department of Public Works at 799.1481.
Off-Campus Committee:
This committee is comprised of students, neighbors, landlords, City Councilors, and College administrators. It meets monthly to address issues of mutual concern of neighbors and students. For more information, contact the Dean of Students.
YOYO (You're On Your Own):
Every student who lives off-campus is a member of this organization. The group receives funding from the student activities fee committee to sponsor outings, social activities, and community service projects. Contact the Dean of Students Office if you are interested in participating in the leadership of this group.
Telephone Numbers
Emergency - 508-793-2222
Off-campus Emergency - 911
Public Safety (routine calls) - 508-793-2224
Health Services - 508-793-2276
Switchboard (off-campus) - 508-793-2011
Switchboard (on-campus) - 0
Office of Student Affairs - 508-793-2411
Chaplains' Office - 508-793-2448
Worcester Police Department - 508-799-8600
Worcester Fire Department - 508-799-1816