Towering 16 stories above the other undergraduate residence halls on Memorial Drive, MacGregor houses around 330 diverse students and a host of unique facilities. The student-run House Committee (HouseComm) governs the residence, along with support from Munther Dahleh (Housemaster), Jinane Abounadi (Housemaster), Charles Coleman (Assoc. Housemaster), and Kecia Brown (Assoc. Housemaster). Many of our rooms have wonderful views of the campus, Cambridge, or the Charles River. The picture to the right was taken from a room on the 6th floor of our tower.

Life in MacGregor

MacGregor is divided into nine living groups called “entries”. Each entry houses 30 to 48 people within a close-knit, three or four floor unit. Each entry has its own personality, ensuring that almost everyone will find a home in MacGregor. Within the entry, residents live in suites consisting of either six or eight single rooms which share a private lounge and large common bathroom. There are only two doubles within the building. The entry system unarguably allows residents to build a more close-knit community when compared to traditional dorm architectures (old school, long central hallways). Many entries even have their own mini “governments” to plan parties and outings.

MacGregor House
450 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139-4306
Front Desk: (617) 253-1461

Your Home Away From Home

One of the greatest things about living in MacGregor is that you will experience all the benefits of an active undergraduate dorm (study breaks, brunches, ski trips, parties, etc.), while living in a comfortable, homely setting.

Imagine coming back from a hard day of lectures, UROP work, and extracurricular activities. Ahhh, that problem set was killer! You walk into your own room and shut the door to get some quiet time. If you're feeling hungry, you open your door to find a kitchen right around the corner – a refrigerator, stove, sink, and the occasional oven. If you feel like talking to someone or hanging out, you have at least five other people - perhaps some of your best friends - living right next door. If you have a personal problem, the entry GRT (graduate resident tutor) is not far away. If you want to watch TV, shoot pool, play ping pong, or socialize with people outside of your suite, just head to the main entry lounge, or visit another entry!

MacGregor provides a great balance between your own private space and a community that is always there when you need it.

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