The Division of Student Life (DSL) collaborates closely with students and Institute partners to strengthen the student experience. The reports and summaries shared here reflect the outcomes of that work, which is guided by assessment data and a commitment to continuous improvement.

In Progress

Campus Dining Roadmap Initiative

DSL is collaborating with campus stakeholders and Envision Strategies to enhance the dining program through data-driven analysis and strategic planning.

Graduate Housing Advisory Committee

Formerly the Graduate Housing Working Group, this advisory committee is collaborative effort to improve MIT’s graduate student residential experience.

Implemented

Postering Policy in Residence Halls

In response to calls for greater clarity, DSL worked collaboratively to update residential postering policies.

Good Samaritan Amnesty Policy

This policy treats alcohol or drug-related emergencies as health matters, not disciplinary ones—encouraging students to seek help without fear.

Murals & Artwork in Residence Halls

Principles and best practices were developed for the creation and curation of artwork in ways that do not involve art directly applied to permanent building surfaces.

Room Assignment & Move-in Design

A working group of student leaders and house teams considered ways to improve MIT’s room-assignment and move-in processes.