Support and Personal Advising
Ombuds Office
617-253-5921; kalina_s@mit.edu
The MIT Ombuds Office helps people express concerns, resolve disputes, manage conflicts, and learn more productive ways of communicating. The Ombuds Office serves as an independent, confidential, neutral and informal resource to the diverse MIT community—it is a resource for faculty, staff, students and post- docs. It provides a place for every voice at MIT to be heard and to receive impartial attention without fear of loss of privacy. The Ombuds Office seeks to promote a fair conflict management system and supports systemic changes to achieve this goal.
Student Disabilities Services
617-253-1674; sds-all@mit.edu
Do you have a disability? Many MIT students do - visible and invisible, permanent and temporary. Let us ensure that you have access to all of MIT’s programs, activities, and services. Not sure if you have a disability? Many students do not get diagnosed until college. Come and talk to us - we can help you sort it out and determine your next steps.
LBGTQ+ Services
617-253-5440; lbgt@mit.edu
LBGTQ+ Services supports numerous student, employee, and alumni groups as well as other departments and initiatives on campus aiming to foster equity, intersectionality, and the continuum of social justice. From individual student support to organizational development and institutional policy advocacy, LBGTQ+ Services' support, programming, and educational endeavors aim to enhance the experiences of MIT's LBGTQ+ community.
Office of Intercultural Engagement (i.e.)
SPXCE@mit.edu
The Office of Intercultrual Engagement (i.e.) helps cultivate a brave “SPXCE” for students by providing a physical SPXCE (W31-110) that encourages learning about personal identity while valuing and respecting others’. The physical SPXCE is a place for ongoing learning, growth and innovation; a place where healthy conversations about diversity, social justice and belonging are not only encouraged, but celebrated. To learn more or have your meeting/event in SPXCE, please email SPXCE@mit.edu.
Office of Religious, Spiritual & Ethical Life (ORSEL)
617-253-7707
Composed of over 20 chaplains and 40 student groups, ORSEL reflects the diversity of the institute’s community. Through regular opportunities for worship, meditation, prayer, and study, the office is a resource for students, faculty, and staff, of all faith traditions and belief systems. The chaplains provide religious, spiritual, and educational programming, as well as confidential counseling and crisis support.
doingwell@mit.edu
Composed of over 20 chaplains and 40 student groups, ORSEL reflects the diversity of the institute’s community. Through regular opportunities for worship, meditation, prayer, and study, the office is a resource for students, faculty, and staff, of all faith traditions and belief systems. The chaplains provide religious, spiritual, and educational programming, as well as confidential counseling and crisis support.
Student Support Services (S^3)
617-253-4307
Works to promote the academic success and holistic experience of students, reinforces the core values of MIT by providing support in an accessible and respectful environment, and provide advice and advocacy for students and act as a hub of resources, referrals, and information across the MIT community.
Violence Prevention and Response (VPR)
617-253-2300; vpradvocate@med.mit.edu
The Program for Violence Prevention and Response (VPR) is here to help anyone dealing with issues around sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking at MIT. VPR:
- Helps ensure that survivors receive consistent, appropriate care
- Provides survivors with information, case management, and advocacy
- Recognizes the uniqueness of each survivor's experience
- Empowers each individual to take action to prevent violence in their community