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WXGS' Resources

The Margaret Cheney Room requires tap access in order to enter the space. Please be mindful that the Cheney Room is a space dedicated to women and gender-diverse folks. If you would like access to the Cheney Room, please fill out the Cheney Room tap access form below. The Cheney Room has lockers that are available for storing personal items and must be reserved. If you would like to reserve a locker, please use the Cheney Room locker reservation form below.

Interested in hosting a program/event? You can reserve the Cheney Room! Please fill out the Cheney Room space reservation form below and WXGS staff will review and respond in timely manner.

WXGS offers funding opportunities to support student events and programming, as well as supporting professional development opportunities. Please see below for funding options.

For a full list of ways to get involved with Women and Non-Binary student organizations on campus, check out the ASA database, Undergraduate Organizations, and Graduate Organizations. If you're interested in developing your leadership skills, the Division of Student Life and MIT offer a number of opportunities. You can also talk to someone in Student Organizations, Leadership and Engagement in W20-549 to find out more.

Below are the quick links to all the forms WXGS uses for managing the Cheney Room. Please click on one of the links below to fill out the form to gain tap access to the Cheney Room, to reserve space for you and/or your group or to reserve a locker. Currently, there is a waitlist for locker reservations.

Student Group & Individual Funding: Program/Event Support

Are you an MIT student group seeking funding for a program or event? WXGS may be able to help support your idea as it aligns with the mission of Women and Gender Services. The WXGS team will review all applications and then get back to you about funding and possible next steps. It is advised that you apply for funding at least a week in advance so there is enough time for review.

WXGS can fund up to $150 per semester and is open to undergraduate, graduate, doctorate, and post-doctorate student groups and individuals.

WXGS - Student Group & Individual Request for Funding Form

MIT Women of Color (WoC) and LBGTQ+ Professional Development Fund

At this time, the WoC Professional Development Fund will no longer be accepting applications due to limited funds.

Below are funding options outside of the WoC Professional Development Fund:

ICEO Grants
PKG Funding
Undergraduate Emergency Funding
The Miller Fund
For Sloan students: Sloan Institutional Support
Graduate Short-Term Emergency Fund

The LBGTQ+ Professional Development Fund is still accepting application until May 30th.

The Professional Development Fund is for currently enrolled MIT WoC and LBGTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students. Below are some examples of how you can use the professional development funds.

Graduate and professional school applications
Graduate and professional school travel
Professional conference registration and travel
General education opportunities
Graduate/professional/Medical school admissions exams
Graduate/professional/Medical school exam prep
Professional attire as it relates to professional dress, including gender affirmation
Government forms/paperwork fees for LBGTQ+ students
Legal name change

We recommend applicants apply for funding and then wait to hear back from OME and LBGTQ+ Services about the status of your application before you purchase anything. If the need is urgent, please email wxgs@mit.edu.

The last day to apply to the fund is May 30th. These funds are available to currently enrolled MIT undergraduate and graduate students only. Students are eligible for up to $300 per calendar year.

WoC and LBGTQ+ Professional Development Fund

Additional Funding and Grant Support

In addition to WXGS funding, the Institute Community and Equity Office (ICEO) had complied a list of financial resources for students and student groups.

ICEO - Funding Sources

WXGS has a curated list of MIT campus resources and support for women and non-binary students. Click on the links below to get more information on WXGS' campus partners and campus resources. You can also find a full list additional resources in our sidebar.