The Choates Cluster, which houses approximately 290 first year students, consists of Bissell, Cohen, Little, and Brown halls. Construction on these halls began in 1956. They house approximately eight students in suites that include a full bathroom. The rooms in each suite include both singles and one-room doubles. Gold Coast Lord, Streeter, and Gile are the three residence halls that make up this cluster.
Some triples have half-baths.
Each room contains a private bath and shower. All North and South Massachusetts rooms are carpeted. This cluster houses 247 upperclass students. These two apartment complexes house a total of 140 upperclass students. Each apartment contains a living room, kitchen, bath, and four single bedrooms.