Residence Hall Spaces & Furnishings

Furniture and accessories are provided in various common areas for everyone’s use. Do not remove these items. Any common area property (including signs and furniture) found in a resident’s room will be removed immediately. Removal of furniture from public areas may be reported as theft of state property. Residents may be subject to disciplinary action. 

Furniture may not be moved from individual rooms or common areas (lobbies, lounges, etc.). No furniture is permitted outdoors. The furniture in your room has been designated for use in your room only and is inventoried when you move in and when you move out. You will be held financially responsible for any missing furniture.

Upholstered furniture is not allowed on the MassArt campus unless it complies with fire safety regulations of the City of Boston and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Upholstered furniture means any futon, bed, chair, sofa, or any part of a pillow, mattress, cushion, et cetera, that contains an internal or external, decorative or functional, covering or padding made of any kind of fabric, plastic or rubber foam, cotton or wool ticking, etc. The upholstered furniture must have a label that indicates itscompliance with the fire retardancy rules. Students may check with the Director of Facilities and Conference Services for the most up to date fire code information. Anyone who owns or possesses furniture that does not meet fire retardancy rules and that is not properly labeled, will be asked to remove it from the college within a reasonable length of time (e.g. two weeks), or the furniture will be removed without further notice by the college

The damage, loss, or removal of a window or window screen from student rooms or public areas is prohibited and may result in an installation and/or replacement charges and disciplinary action. Dropping or throwing objects from windows, sitting, standing, or leaning out of windows, and accessing the roof are prohibited and will result in disciplinary action. Students are responsible for any damage to the outside of their room/apartment doors.

All residence halls are equipped with workrooms for residents. You may use these areas, provided that you observe the contract you signed at your first floor meeting. If you use the workroom, you must clean up after yourself. If a violation occurs, the workroom will be locked with a notice explaining the violation. Responsible students are expected to come forward within 48 hours to take responsibility and/or clean the area or the entire floor will be billed. “Works in Progress” must be labeled as such with the provided tags. Be conscious of space limitations and be considerate of others needing to use the workroom. 

Deliberate graffiti is not permitted. 

Spray paint, spray mounting, and airbrushing are prohibited in and around Smith Hall and the Tree House but may be used in the spray booth on the 9th floor of the Artists’ Residence.

TREE HOUSE: The kitchen is located on the third floor near the lounge area. Students who use the kitchen must leave it in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion after every use. Using the kitchen for purposes other than food preparation is prohibited. Custodial staff will throw away any rotten food items or dirty dishes left in the kitchen. If residents do not leave the kitchen in reasonably clean condition after use, it may be locked off for a time. Any damages or cleaning charges will be billed back to the entire building.

SMITH HALL: The kitchenette is located on the first floor in the Tank lounge area. It is open at all times. Students who use the kitchen must leave it in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion after every use. Using the kitchen for purposes other than food preparation is prohibited. Custodial staff will throw away any rotting food items or dirty dishes left in the kitchen. Any damages or cleaning charges will be billed back to the entire building.

Personal items left in either residence hall are left at your own risk. We encourage that you label your items if you chose to leave them in the kitchen spaces and also ensure you are respectful of others items.