Campus Communities

Campus Activities Complex

The Campus Activities Complex (CAC) supports the Institute’s living-learning activities with its range of facilities, programs, and services. Through collaborative efforts, the CAC:

• Builds community by bringing students, faculty, staff, and alumni together to socialize, interact, create, and share knowledge
• Supports and advocates for students and the greater MIT community concerning space management, event planning and support, and hands-on learning opportunities
• Provides a safe and supportive environment for activities to take place

CAC stewards the campus commons, and its facilities serve as important centers for student and community life with programs, events, and services. CAC builds bridges between diverse MIT constituencies to create dialogue and the exchange of ideas.

Event Spaces

We also play a critical role in supporting MIT community members in planning, creating, and implementing events across campus. We can help you reserve the right space and equipment to host your next social gathering, meeting, or ceremony

Student Organization, Leadership and Engagement Office (SOLE)

SOLE provides an environment for students to test new ideas, develop leadership skills, and create community at MIT. As a hub for student engagement and leadership development, we work with students and Institute stakeholders to:

• Develop opportunities for students to implement impactful programming
• Become value-oriented leaders
• Broaden their understanding and competencies in the area of inclusivity and advocacy

SOLE acts as an advisor and thought partner to the Institute’s programming boards, student governing bodies, and over 500 organizations by providing guidance, tools, expertise, and resources.

The vision of the SOLE Office is to create a community where all students feel a sense of belonging at the Institute, participate in meaningful and memorable co-curricular experiences, and are empowered to create positive change within and outside of the MIT community.

Student Community Facilities

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Stratton Student Center

Centrally located, the Stratton Student Center offers places to gather, study, dine, do errands, and relax. MIT students view the Student Center as their out-of-the-classroom home.

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Hobby Shop

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The MIT Hobby Shop is a fully equipped wood and metal shop that teaches students the art of thoughtful design and craft. Projects can be academic or personal, serious or just for fun.

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Housing Communities

Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, you’ll find a vibrant and diverse housing community on campus. You can choose to live in one of our 11 residence halls or join one of our 26 fraternities, 10 sororities, and five independent living groups.

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Contact Us

CAC

We assist with questions, service requests, or concerns related to our buildings (event, cleaning, and repairs). For after-hours and weekend event needs and building emergencies, please call the CAC manager on duty.

Email: campus-activities@mit.edu

Address: W20-500

Phone: 617-253-1500

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SOLE

To meet with a SOLE team member, sign up for a 20-minute block of time. Help Hours are held Monday through Friday on Zoom or in person with advanced notice.

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Email: sole@mit.edu

Address: W20-500

Phone: 617-253-6777

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