Student Organizations, Leadership, and Engagement (SOLE)

We believe that leadership can be learned.

SOLE is a central resource for MIT’s vibrant student community, supporting more than 350 student organizations. Whether you’re leading a club, planning an event, or exploring leadership development, SOLE provides support, training, resources, and development opportunities to students involved in organizations, governing boards, programming boards, and leadership programs across MIT. 

SOLE collaborates with offices across campus and works closely with the Association of Student Activities (ASA), a joint committee of both the Undergraduate Association (UA) and the Graduate Student Council (GSC) that governs recognized student organizations at MIT. In collaboration with SOLE, ASA oversees student group activities, advocates for resources, allocates funding, helps student leaders navigate procedures, and arbitrates disputes to build sustainable student organizations at MIT.

Student Organization Handbook

This handbook is designed to provide student organization leaders with the information and resources they need to successfully lead and manage their groups.

2026-2027 Student Handbook

Leadership Programming

We believe that leadership can be learned. We aim to provide students with a variety of inclusive, accessible, and intentional opportunities to develop their leadership philosophy and skills. We use leadership theories, models, and approaches that help students better understand themselves, others, communities, and contexts so that they can lead mindfully, equitably, and responsibly. We seek to develop in each MIT student the ability and passion to lead wisely, creatively, and effectively.

Students who participate in a SOLE Leadership Development Program will be able to:

• Cultivate a strong sense of personal and social responsibility while working toward meaningful, positive change in their communities.
• Build considerate, collaborative, and mutually beneficial relationships with others.
• Gain a deeper understanding of their individual leadership style, including their strengths, values, beliefs, and personality.
• Learn how to leverage their leadership style to effectively set goals and achieve desired outcomes.
• Reflect on past experiences to strengthen decision-making skills and inform future actions.
• Develop empathy and inclusivity by understanding and valuing the experiences and perspectives of others.
• Recognize and appreciate the diverse perspectives, ideas, and contributions that others bring to a community or team.

Camp Infinite

Camp Infinite, the FPOP, is the SOLE Office’s signature leadership program for First-Year Students.

Camp Infinite is a three-day, off-campus experience designed exclusively for incoming students to connect, grow, and discover their leadership abilities. This FPOP is perfect for first-year students looking to immediately engage with the MIT community, explore their values, and build confidence as leaders before the start of their first semester. Led by Camp Counselors, current MIT students, this opportunity offers a warm, exciting welcome to the ‘tute! Ready to take the lead? The possibilities are Infinite!

Camp Infinite Counselors: Your MIT Mentors

They’re the go-to resource for everything from navigating campus to discovering the first-year’s potential. These mentors help Campers connect with the MIT community, explore their leadership style, and build a network that will last throughout their time at the Institute and beyond. With their support, Campers will gain the confidence to tackle challenges, embrace new opportunities, and make the most of their MIT experience.

A Personal Guide to MIT. Get real insights from someone who’s been there, done that. Camp Counselors offer personal perspectives, advice, and hacks to help Campers navigate their first semester.

Real Connections, Real Impact. Build friendships and mentorships that matter. Camp Counselors help Campers form meaningful bonds, ones that support them now, grow with them, and shape the way they show up for others at MIT and beyond.

Leadership, Your Way. It’s not about titles, it’s about leading with purpose and staying true to your values along the way. Camp Counselors help Campers define what leadership means to them, and show them how to lead with heart, curiosity, and passion.

Questions about Camp Infinite?

Whether you’re curious about the program details or need advice on next steps, Elaina, Assistant Director of Student Organizations and Leadership Development, is here to help. Email her at eemery1@mit.edu.

Governing & Programming Boards

Undergraduate Association (UA)

The MIT Undergraduate Association was founded in 1893, and now continues a 120+ year tradition of supporting students and improving their experience at MIT.

Graduate Student Council

Since 1953, the Graduate Student Council’s core mission has been representing and advocating for graduate students across all departments and backgrounds at MIT and beyond.

Association of Student Activities (ASA)

The ASA, a joint UA-GSC committee, governs recognized student groups and works with SOLE to oversee student organization activities at MIT.

Student Events Board (SEB)

The Student Events Board works with SOLE and other admin offices to organize the largest events on campus, including Springfest and TechTwinkles.

Ring Committee (RingComm)

The Ring Committee is a committee of students who design their class’s Brass Rat and organize the events related to the ring, like Ring Premiere and Delivery.

Senior Week Committee

The Senior Week Committee is responsible for planning and executing a series of events leading up to Commencement, providing memorable experiences for the graduating class.

Senior Ball Committee

The Senior Ball Committee is responsible for planning and executing the Senior Ball, a formal graduation celebration for the MIT Senior Class.

First-Year Class Council

Class Councils are elected each Spring, and represent each class year at MIT. They are responsible for building class cohesion and representing their class within the UA.

Sophomore Class Council

Class Councils are elected each Spring, and represent each class year at MIT. They are responsible for building class cohesion and representing their class within the UA.

Junior Class Council

Class Councils are elected each Spring, and represent each class year at MIT. They are responsible for building class cohesion and representing their class within the UA.

Senior Class Council

Class Councils are elected each Spring, and represent each class year at MIT. They are responsible for building class cohesion and representing their class within the UA.