Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA)

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About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA)

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is the Commonwealth's public liberal arts college and a campus of the Massachusetts state university system. MCLA promotes excellence in learning and teaching, innovative scholarship, intellectual creativity, public service, applied knowledge, and active and responsible citizenship. MCLA prepares its graduates to be practical problem solvers and engaged, resilient global citizens.

Campus information

MCLA is located in North Adams, in the northwestern corner of Massachusetts, and is a part of the much-renowned Berkshire County arts community. We are close to the Vermont and New York state borders, and within a three-hour drive of both Boston and New York City.

Accommodation

Berkshire Towers is a suite-style, twin-towered residence area. Each floor of the Towers has three suites. Each suite has three to five bedrooms, a bathroom and a lounge. The majority of rooms in the Towers are doubles, however, a limited number of single and premium single rooms are available. Berkshire Towers is smoke-free and alcohol-prohibited.

Hoosac Hall houses the majority of freshmen and is ideal for students who prefer living in a traditional residence hall setting. There are seven residential floors in Hoosac Hall. Floors house 26 - 38 students in both double, single and premium single rooms. Each floor has three bathrooms and two lounges. Hoosac Hall is smoke-free and alcohol prohibited.

The Townhouses are reserved exclusively for transfers and returning students who prefer apartment-style living. Four to six students share an apartment with a full kitchen, a living/dining area and private bathroom facilities. Rooms within each apartment are designed to accommodate one or two students. The Complex is a smoke-free environment and alcohol consumption is limited to apartments where all residents are 21 and older.