Back-to-school season isn’t just for kids and undergrads. Many Related buildings are close to universities, colleges, and other learning institutions that offer graduate and continuing education classes perfect for those looking to advance their knowledge. Bonus? These Related buildings often feature amenities that make studying for classes seamless. Expect quiet libraries for peak concentration, technology lounges for cranking out papers, and reservable conference rooms for getting group projects completed with ease.
Enjoy a short 13-minute walk to New York University, where graduate programs like an Executive Master’s in Marketing and Strategic Communications, MS in Financial Planning, and MS in Event Management await. Get motivated to study with 261 Hudson’s relaxing library with a tufted couch, fireplace, and Juliet balcony. There’s also a technology lounge with an outdoor terrace, and a business center.
One Union Square has the advantage of being located within walking distance to NYU (about 13 minutes) and The New School (an even shorter 6-minute walk). Choose from NYU’s career-focused graduate degree courses or The New School’s master’s, doctoral, continuing and professional education, or graduate minors. Areas of study at The New School range from an MFA in Creative Writing to a Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Strategies to a Ph.D. in Public & Urban Policy. Do your work outdoors as the weather allows on One Union Square South’s lushly landscaped sun terrace with an outdoor lawn.
Riverwalk Crossing’s Roosevelt Island location couldn’t be more convenient for Cornell Tech students. Bike about 3 minutes or walk about 4 minutes to classes in graduate programs like Master of Engineering in Computer Science. Riverwalk Crossing’s on-site bike storage and work-from-home amenities make this an even easier choice for students.
Riverwalk Point is another Roosevelt Island Related building that’s close (approximately 8 minutes walking, 3 minutes biking) to Cornell Tech. Study for a Master of Science in Design Technology easily with Riverwalk Point’s amenities like a fully equipped tech center. Bike and resident storage make commuting seamless, while a yoga studio is a great place to unwind.
Situated a short 5-minute walk from Cornell Tech’s Roosevelt Island campus, residents of Riverwalk Heights can easily study for degrees like Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship and Master of Engineering in Data Science and Decision Analytics. Complete coursework in Riverwalk Heights’ spectacular resident lounge or a dynamic coworking space and conference room. In-building bike and resident storage is another great perk if you’re cycling to classes.
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a short 10-minute walk from One Carnegie Hill. The campus features medical, graduate, and nursing schools, and Ph. D., public health, and master’s programs. One Carnegie Hill is also relatively close to The Rockefeller University and Weill Cornell (both about 13 minutes by bike and about 20 minutes by transit). Residents of this Upper East Side building enjoy amenities like on-site bike storage and a Pilates, yoga, and aerobics studio for ample opportunities to de-stress.
Those looking to pursue a graduate degree in fashion or other creative topics from FIT should consider living at The Tate. It’s a little over a 15-minute walk to earn an MPS in Global Fashion Management and an MA in Fashion and Textile Studies: History, Theory, Museum Practice. Let your creativity flow with The Tate’s work-from-home conveniences, high-speed internet, fully furnished and wired conference room, and stunning views from its rooftop deck.
An MFA in Fashion Design and an MPS in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management from FIT are within a short 20-minute walk of Chelsea’s The Caledonia. Get inspired by The Caledonia’s stylish Assouline lobby signature “Library Corner,” focus on your group project in the fully furnished and wired conference room, or de-stress in the outdoor Zen garden.
The Westminster is a quick 9-minute walk to FIT. Amenities like a fully wired conference room, bicycle storage, and inspirational, unobstructed views of the Empire State Building make getting your MFA in Exhibition and Experience Design or Illustration feel fun and easy.
Music professionals will appreciate that graduate programs in Global Jazz and Music Education at Berklee College of Music in Boston are only a 22-minute walk or 10-minute bike ride from One Back Bay. For the design-inclined, Boston Architectural College (BAC) is 23 minutes by foot or 9 minutes by bike to continuing education (CE) programs, such as a Construction Robotics Certificate or Introduction to Urban Design Certificate. One Back Bay makes studying simple with ample work-from-home amenities and a rooftop terrace with unbeatable views of the Back Bay neighborhood.
The Arlington is also in close proximity to both the Berklee College of Music (28-minute walk, 12-minute bike) and Boston Architectural College (23-minute walk, 11-minute bike). Get a master’s degree in Music Education and Autism at Berklee College of Music or head to BAC for a Digital Design and Visualization Certificate. The Arlington’s fitness and game room amenities are perfect for taking your mind off of coursework.
Those pursuing a Master’s Degree in everything from Applied AI to Economics from Northeastern can do so easily while living at The Harris in Boston. The Harris is a 29-minute walk or 10-minute bike ride from Northeastern’s Boston campus. At The Harris, expect on-site amenities like a work lounge, library lounge, and high-speed internet to make studying easier than ever.
Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine and the Pritzker School of Law are just a 12-minute walk from 500 Lake Shore Drive. Looking to get a graduate degree in Biology or Accountancy? Loyola University Chicago’s Water Tower Campus is a 21-minute walk and 11-minute bike ride away. Residents of 500 Lake Shore Drive can enjoy academic-focused amenities like a library lounge and high-speed internet.
One Bennett Park also offers close proximity to both Loyola University Chicago Water Tower Campus (22-minute walk) and Northwestern University’s Chicago campus (12-minute walk). Getting an advanced degree is easier than ever with One Bennett Park’s ample work-from-home amenities, and complimentary WiFi throughout its common areas.
Pick from 100 master’s programs and 63 doctoral degrees at University of Illinois - Chicago when you call The Row Fulton Market home. Situated a short 21-minute walk and 7-minute bike ride from campus, UIC students who live at The Row Fulton Market will enjoy a range of coworking spaces, including private conference rooms. Stressed about moving in before the semester starts? Take advantage of the building’s seamless move-in coordination.
700 Broadway residents enjoy all Santa Monica has to offer, including close proximity to Santa Monica College (29-minute walk, 8-minute bike, 5-minute drive) and Pepperdine University – West Los Angeles Graduate Campus (12-minute drive, depending on freeway traffic). Enroll in SMC’s Career Education Programs or advance your education at the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology and the Graziadio Business School. Make the most of your focus time with 700 Broadway’s The Office—a bright, modern coworking lounge, which features a library, fireplace, and reservable conference room.
When you live at DTLA’s The Emerson, you’re a short ride from University of Southern California (about 10 minutes) and Loyola Law School (5 minutes). Choose from more than 400 graduate and professional programs at USC, or programs like Master of Laws and Joint J.D. / Tax LL.M. at Loyola Marymount University’s Loyola Law School. Come home to The Emerson and enjoy studying in a cozy library and coworking lounge with a fireplace.
The Grand by Gehry is another Downtown L.A. living option close to Loyola Law School (about 5 minutes by car) and USC (about 10 minutes by car). Earn your degree seamlessly with The Grand by Gehry’s onsite amenities like a business lounge, a coworking space with four conference rooms and individual work pods, and complimentary WiFi in all common spaces.
Enjoy the same study-ready amenities and proximity to USC and Loyola Law as The Grand by Gehry at Top of The Grand by Gehry. This building features larger layouts with upgraded finishes, 10-foot ceilings, and unparalleled views of Los Angeles, 29 stories and higher.
UCSF Mission Bay Campus, a major University of California San Francisco campus dedicated to teaching, research, and clinical care, is a short 4-minute drive, 15-minute walk, and 5-minute bike ride from Mason on Mariposa. Enhance your study time with Mason on Mariposa’s attended lobby with a fireside library and lounge, and a coworking space with reservable conference rooms. The residents-only on-demand car share program, on-site parking garage with electric car charging stations, and bike storage make commuting to classes simple.
SoMa’s The Paramount offers a business center and conference and meeting rooms that pair well with easy access to UC Law San Francisco (a 7-minute drive, 20-minute walk, or 7-minute bike ride) and Academy of Art University (just a 4-minute walk). Choose UC Law’s J.D. MLS, or LL.M. programs, or any of Academy of Art University’s graduate degrees.
Avery 450 is also close to UC Law San Francisco (10-minute drive, 12-minute bike) and Academy of Art University (3-minute drive, 9-minute walk, 4-minute bike). Studying law or something creative is seamless with Avery 450’s well-equipped business lounge.
Georgetown University’s Capitol Campus is a short drive (8 minutes) or bike ride (14 minutes) from 10K Hill South. Here, choose from graduate degrees, continuing education, and executive education, with unique opportunities like interning in a Congressional office or visiting the C-Suite at one of D.C.’s Fortune 500 headquarters. Looking for accredited federal training or workforce development? Graduate School USA is a 5-minute drive, 29-minute walk, and 8-minute bike ride from 10K as well. Take advantage of 10K’s quiet reading room, or its sleek coworking lounge with Wi-Fi, printing, private phone booths, reservable conference rooms, workspace desks, and private offices to complete your coursework in peace.
One Hill South is also a short commute to Georgetown University’s Capitol Campus (6-minute drive, 14-minute bike ride) and Graduate School USA (5-minute drive, 29-minute walk, and 8-minute bike ride). Ace your assignments in One Hill South’s business center, which features private offices and communal workstations.
Enjoy proximity to Palm Beach Atlantic University (13-minute walk, 10-minute bike, 4-minute drive) and Palm Beach State College (14-minute drive) when you live at The Laurel. Study for PBA’s Master of Science in Computer Science or Doctor of Nursing Practice, or any of Palm Beach State College’s certificate programs in The Laurel’s artfully appointed lobby library and lounge.
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