Lesley University
Directions & Parking
Lesley University (Prelims)
GPS Address: 1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Take the T (subway) to Porter Square, one stop further outbound from Harvard Square. As you exit the T station, turn left and walk along Massachusetts Avenue. Walk ½ block to the entrance to Lesley University - University Hall; there’s a mini shopping mall on the first floor.
Elevator: only one (1) elevator is available at Lesley University (near security desk on main floor), and it can get overwhelmed, but there is a large staircase and directional signs on the second level for accessing the 3rd and 4th floors.
Parking (paid) is available behind Univ. Hall, off Roseland Ave.
2025 NOTE: Several of the Porter Square T (subway) station's up-escalators are out. Staff will direct people to the commuter rail stairs to get to the surface. PLEASE reserve ELEVATOR usage to individuals who physically/visually need it; otherwise, it will take forever.
Scroll toward bottom for WIFI instructions.
Lesley Directory & Floorplans
We are working with Lesley University to identify all-gender restroom facilities and will post information here.
L: Lower Level
L-001
L-012
L-016
L-030
2nd Floor
2-048
2-141
2-150
3rd Floor
3-068 (Hospitality)
3-083 (Quiet Rm)
3-085 (Tab Room)
3-086
3-087
3-089
3-092
3-094
3-097
3-098
3-100
3-101
3-103
4th Floor
4-004
4-011
4-023
4-029 (All-Gender Restroom)
4-033
4-034
4-037
4-040
Venue Information/Amenities
Internet Access
Connect to Lesley WiFi
Click "Click here" next to Visitor - Event Credentials
Username: HDC Password: 550578
Wait while the system processes the login.
Breakfast (Saturday/Sunday)
See schedule for times. Limited breakfast refreshments will be available for contestants and judges -- but NOT guests/family. At Lesley, this will be in the 3rd Floor "Porter Cafe" in the corner.
Do NOT bring food (other than water) in competition spaces.
Lunch (Saturday)
Search for restaurants/food delivery in/around Porter Square.
Lunch (Sunday)
Search for restaurants/food delivery in/around Porter or Harvard Square.
Judge/Coach Lounge Areas
There are plenty of common spaces for judges to relax, work, or visit with colleagues. Judge pooling (standby) will be on the 3rd floor, room 3-068 (Porter Café).