Community and Collaboration
Where we work, play, study, and connect.
Spaces for Connecting
Learn more about the Emerson campus spots where our community comes together.
Throughout our campus, students are welcome to collaborate, innovate, and create.
Meeting rooms, performance spaces, and social spots of all sizes allow all Emersonians to work together, learn together, and break bread together.
172 Tremont
Overlooking the historic Boston Common, 172 Tremont is a dynamic destination where students come together to learn, grow, and collaborate.
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172 Tremont Street
Boston, MA
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What you’ll find at 172 Tremont:
- The Hub: A community lounge on the main level perfect for casual gatherings, impromptu study sessions, or connecting with friends
- The Cultural Center: Emerson’s dedicated space for cultural expression and community building
- The Center for Spiritual Life: Emerson’s inclusive, multifaith hub for religious and spiritual programming, which includes serene spaces for prayer and meditation
- Six versatile conference rooms for student organizations, project meetings, and collaborative work
- Four intimate “pods” for smaller meetings, study groups, or interviews
- A community kitchen where students can prepare meals, host events, or spend time together
What you’ll find at the Max Mutchnick Campus Center:
- The Beard Room: A versatile meeting and event space
- The Quiet Lounge: A dedicated sanctuary for calm study and reflection
- Max Cafe: The perfect spot to refuel between classes or meet with classmates
Max Mutchnick Campus Center
Named for Will & Grace co-creator Max Mutchnick ’87, this vibrant hub in Piano Row at 150 Boylston Street offers spaces designed for both social connection and focused work.
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150 Boylston Street (Piano Row)
Boston, MA
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Student Performance Center
The Student Performance Center (SPC), located on the Lower Level of the Little Building, brings student ideas in contact with the arts through performance and rehearsal spaces, production areas, and a social lobby.
Address
80 Boylston Street (Little Building)
Boston, MA
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What you’ll find at the SPC:
- Judee Wales Watson Theater: A versatile performance space, which accommodates approximately 150 guests
- SPC Black Box: An intimate venue perfect for experimental performances and workshops
- Studios with sprung floors for movement and rehearsal
- Rehearsal rooms with upright pianos for musical preparation
- Large social lobby perfect for event receptions and community gatherings
These spaces aren’t just buildings.
They’re incubators for your creative vision, laboratories for your boldest ideas, and homes for the communities that will shape your Emerson journey. Whether you’re seeking a quiet corner to focus or a stage to showcase your talent, Emerson’s common spaces are designed to nurture every aspect of student life.
Ready to join the Emerson community?
Congratulations on being selected for Emerson’s incoming class—we can’t wait to help you build your future as you experience all Emerson has to offer.