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How can my Professional Reference and/or Academic Advisor complete the Reference Form?

The application will require you to provide the contact information for your Professional Reference and/or Academic Advisor. Once your application is submitted, an email will be sent to your Professional Reference and/or Academic Advisor with the Reference Form included. The estimated amount of time to complete this form is approximately 15 minutes. If your references have any questions about what to expect when completing the Reference Form, you can refer them to the GRA Reference Form Instructions document or have them contact beagra@mit.edu. Reference collection is NOT AUTOMATED. References will receive an email from a member of our team requesting the reference the NEXT BUSINESS DAY after the application has been submitted.

Who can I work with to minimize the impact of the Student Center closure on my student group?

The CAC and SOLE teams will continue to work with student organizations and the ASA to help develop plans to manage the impact of the construction closure over the spring and summer of 2023.

Will spaces allocated to student groups be affected by the Student Center renovation?

This project will have no impact on the vast majority of student organizations in the building. Staff have been reaching out to the small number of groups whose space will be affected.

Will student groups lose space after the Student Center renovations are complete?

No, student groups will not lose space. The allocation of spaces to student organizations will remain the same and will follow the same process that it has in the past.

BUILDING EVACUATION PROCEDURE

In the unlikely event of a fire or other need for a building evacuation, pease observe the following building evacuation procedure:

Select the nearest exit
Do not take the elevator
Activate the manual fire alarm if not already sounding
Travel along the right-hand side of corridors and stairwells
If possible, direct yourself to the designated assembly locations* for your building (indoor or outdoor), and away from fire lanes.
Do not stand in front of the building entrance. Firefighters require easy access to the building.
If there is inclement weather, take shelter in nearby buildings wherever possible.
Once the Cambridge Fire Department or MIT housing staff give the ‘all clear,’ you may return to your room.

*Assembly locations are reported on the Emergency Evacuation Plan posted on each floor next to elevators and stairs.

If you have any questions about evacuation procedures, please do not hesitate to contact Division of Student Life (DSL) Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Program Manager, Alice Ursella, via e-mail at aursella@mit.edu or via phone at (617) 253-4257 or the EHS Office at (617) 452-3477.

Can I temporarily leave on-campus graduate housing during the summer if I renewed my housing license agreement for the 2020-2021 academic year?

Yes. Residents may temporarily terminate their 2019-2020 license agreement and may leave their belongings if they signed a 2020-2021 housing license agreement to live in the same unit. They will not be charged rent during the temporary termination period, however, billing is anticipated to resume no later than September 1 (up to one month after the start of the new license agreement period which begins August 1).

Will my leave be listed on my official transcript?

If a leave is processed during the semester, the transcript will note that the student took a leave during that semester, but the type of leave will not be indicated. If a leave is processed in between semesters, the transcript will just have a gap between the semesters that a student was registered. If you intend to take classes or transfer to another college or university, you may need a copy of your MIT transcript. You can obtain a copy through the Registrar's Office.

Are there expectations of me while I am on leave?

When students go on leave, expectations are determined on a case by case basis in consultation with their S3 dean. It is important that you have a full understanding of these expectations at the time of your leave. Students are usually expected to engage in sustained, productive activity during their time away from MIT. Students on medical leave are usually expected to seek treatment outside of MIT Medical during the leave. Students are encouraged to consult with clinicians at MIT Medical, in collaboration with outside medical providers, to develop and follow through on a treatment plan. S3 may individually determine other leave requirements that reflect the student’s needs and circumstances. A student whose medical circumstances are coupled with academic challenges may benefit from coursework at another institution, and, in some cases, this will be required by the CAP. In such cases, students often engage in some combination of taking classes and employment. Classes should be rigorous and taken at a four-year college or university with earned grades of B or better. Audited and online classes will not be considered. Students may wish to consult with appropriate academic departments at MIT to identify classes that may qualify for transfer credit at MIT.

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How can my Professional Reference and/or Academic Advisor complete the Reference Form?

Who can I work with to minimize the impact of the Student Center closure on my student group?

Will spaces allocated to student groups be affected by the Student Center renovation?

Will student groups lose space after the Student Center renovations are complete?

BUILDING EVACUATION PROCEDURE

Can I temporarily leave on-campus graduate housing during the summer if I renewed my housing license agreement for the 2020-2021 academic year?

Will my leave be listed on my official transcript?

Are there expectations of me while I am on leave?

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