The Student Activities Office is committed to advocating for and supporting all students at MIT, in an effort to create a greater sense of welcome, belonging, wellness, and excellence.  The SAO works to accomplish this through an approach based on affirming identities, building community, and cultivating leadership.

The SAO strives to:

• Advise student organizations and student leaders within their respective communities, while also working with all students on being an inclusive leader.
• Provide events, programs, and workshops of an educational nature that allow students to actively engage with topics around diversity, inclusion, social justice, and difference.
• Provide opportunities that showcase various cultures and that allow students to explore new communities.
• Build connections between students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
• Create safe spaces for students to talk about their experiences.

Want to learn more?

The SAO supports the MIT community in multiple ways, and specifically through LBGT@MIT, the Office of Multicultural Programs, and Women@MIT.  The Office of Multicultural Programs also directly works with and advises the Black Students' Union and the Latino Cultural Center.  To learn more about these offices and spaces, check out the links to the left or additional information below.

Black Students’ Union
50-105
The BSU functions as a hub for the black student community, this lounge serves as a place to hang out, rest in between classes, eat lunch, study, relax with friends, and host events. Multiple student organizations use the space in addition to the BSU; these include NSBE, BWA, the Caribbean Club, Chocolate City, and the BGSA. If you are interested in learning more about the space or being involved in the community, email bsu-exec@mit.edu or blacks-leadership@mit.edu

LBGT@MIT
The Rainbow Lounge, 50-005
Regardless of who you are or how you choose to define (or not define) yourself, there are communities and support networks at MIT to help you be yourself and to thrive. We here at lbgt@mit serve as the hub of a network of offices, organizations, and individuals that continually strive to create an inclusive and welcoming campus community for lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender, and questioning individuals and our allies.

Latino Cultural Center
W20-028, 617-253-3245
The LCC functions as the hub for many of the Latino student organizations, as well as individual community members interested in learning more about Latino culture. The Center holds regular office hours, discussions, study breaks, small performances, round-table discussion, and dinners. The LCC is also actively in involved in Mes Latino during the month of March. The location for many student group meetings, the LCC is composed of two main parts, the business offices of the organizations, and the adjacent lounge for social activities. The lounge is also available for quiet study and socializing during the day. Stop by and visit!

Women@MIT
Margaret Cheney Room, 3-310
MIT offers many resources and opportunities for women, inluding living groups and student groups. Check out some of the resources and programs for women at MIT. You can also email womenatmit@mit.edu or check out the Margaret Cheney Room, 3-310.