Sidney-Pacific
Sidney-Pacific
Located in the northwest section of campus, Sidney-Pacific features a mix of furnished apartment- and suite-style units for one, two, or four occupants. Some units are designated for couples. It is divided into four wings and features an outdoor courtyard and large patio with barbecue grills.
Recommended for individuals and couples
Why You'll Love It
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Cultural exchange program to promote cross-cultural bonds among residents
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Courtyard with gas grills, seating areas, and hammocks
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Game room with arcade machine, ping-pong, foosball, TV, and gaming consoles
Apartments
This community has a One-Year Renewable License for MIT graduate students and Non-Renewable License for visitors, affiliates, postdocs, cross-registered students.
Unit Type
Size
Price
QTY
Description
Unit Plan
Four occupants share an apartment with one bathroom and kitchen. Each occupant shares a bedroom with one other person.
QTY: 6
Sample Sidney-Pacific 2-bedroom quad suite unit plan. Please note that layout may vary and plans are not to scale.
Two occupants share an apartment with one bathroom and kitchen. Each occupant has a private bedroom.
QTY: 458
Sample Sidney-Pacific 2-bedroom suite unit plan. Please note that layout may vary and plans are not to scale.
Private apartment for a couple** with a bathroom and kitchen.
QTY: 15
Sample Sidney-Pacific efficiency apt. unit plan. Please note that layout may vary and plans are not to scale.
Private apartment for one occupant with a bathroom and kitchen.
QTY: 182
Sample Sidney-Pacific efficiency apt. unit plan. Please note that layout may vary and plans are not to scale.
Two occupants share an apartment with two bathrooms, a living room, and a kitchen. Each occupant has a private bedroom.
QTY: 12
Sample Sidney-Pacific 2-bedroom 2-bath apt. unit plan. Please note that layout may vary and plans are not to scale.
Not all listed units or unit types are available.
* Utilities are included in your monthly rent. The residence assesses an additional $8 monthly house tax to pay for community activities.
** Couples must submit proof of family documentation within fourteen (14) days of selecting a family housing unit.
*** 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartments are only available through in-house process and not through self-selection.
LIVING AREAS AND BEDROOMS are furnished with an extra-long twin bed and mattress, two dressers, wardrobe, bookcase, desk, desk chair and side chair. All bedrooms have wall-to-wall carpeting.
KITCHENS include a stove and refrigerator.
About the Community
Opened in Fall 2002, Sidney Pacific (aka Sid-Pac or S-P) is currently the largest on-campus residence at MIT. Here, nearly 700 graduate students of diverse backgrounds and interests come together to build friendships and share talents. With an active residence government, Sid-Pac residents often come together for planned events in their active common spaces or outdoor BBQ pits.
Sidney-Pacific Community Website
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TV LOUNGES with DVD or Bluray players
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COMMON KITCHENS with TVs and entertainment systems
SPICE Sidney-Pacific InterCultural Exchange group program to promote cross-cultural bonds among residents
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STUDY LOUNGES with whiteboards
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Reservable Michael Owu COMMON ROOM and SEMINAR ROOM
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MUSIC PRACTICE room with upright piano, drum set, and upright bass
MULTIPURPOSE ROOM with grand piano and kitchen
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GAME ROOM with arcade machine, ping-pong table, foosball table, TV and gaming consoles
COURTYARD with two gas grills, seating areas and hammocks
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Highly-equipped FITNESS CENTER for cardio and conditioning.
Two BICYCLE STORAGE rooms
Sidney-Pacific
Building NW86
70 Pacific Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
Sidney-Pacific Community Website
Renewal Policy
MIT Graduate Students: One-Year Renewable License
Visitors, Affiliates, Postdocs, Cross-Registered Students: Non-Renewable License
Construction Rider
Construction projects in an around Sidney-Pacific may affect residents. Learn more about anticipated impacts of nearby construction.
Pet Policy
Pets are prohibited in any undergraduate or graduate residence unless specifically noted. Please read the full pet policy for more information.