Policies & Resources

Academic Extensions

Academic Integrity at MIT

There are several resources to guide students to make choices that reflect integrity and responsible behavior in any academic setting.

Academics and student religious observances

Religious accommodations are offered in addition to other policies which the instructor of the subject has for excused absences or dropping the lowest grades.

Accessible Course Materials

In order to reach the widest possible audience and ensure equal access for everyone involved in a course, it is essential that materials be accessible to people with disabilities.

Accessible Materials in Alternative Formats

Air Conditioners in Residence Halls

Air conditioners (A/C) are permitted in most residence hall rooms if windows are double hung and where the A/C can be safely and structurally supported.

Animals in Residence Halls

Housing policies prohibit pets in any undergraduate or graduate residence hall.

Assistive Technology Software and Tools

Disability and Access Services (DAS) maintains an inventory of assistive technology selected specifically for the MIT community.

Bed Bugs

Bills and Food Assistance

Changing Your Name on Campus

Learn more about the various places and documents where your name appears and how you can make or request any necessary changes.

Committee on Academic Performance

The Committee on Academic Performance (CAP) is a standing committee of the Faculty concerned with the academic performance of undergraduates.

Conflict Management & Disciplinary Procedures in Housing

Multiple DSL offices work in support of students experiencing conflict or violating policies.

Create a Mazevo Account

To make space requests for the Campus Activities Complex (CAC) and Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER) you need to create a Mazevo account.

Creating a Welcoming Space for Muslim Prayer

Best practices for setting up a respectful and welcoming space for Muslim prayer.

DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)

Student Support Services (S3) is committed to providing advocacy, support, and resources to undocumented and DACA students in our MIT community.

Digital Accessibility: Color Contrast

Color contrast is a fundamental aspect of digital accessibility, ensuring that text and important visual elements are easily distinguishable to all users.

Digital Accessibility: IT Procurement

Integrating digital accessibility into IT procurement ensures that the technologies and tools acquired are usable by all individuals.

Digital Accessibility: Social Media

Digital accessibility in social media ensures that content is inclusive and usable by everyone, including people with disabilities, by incorporating features like alt text, captions, and more.

Digital Accessibility: Teaching Tools

Disability and Access Services (DAS) provide MIT staff, faculty and students with online resources to help ensure that students with disabilities can access course materials and participate in class.

Digital Accessibility: Tips and Tools

General tips and online tools to help anyone get started with digital accessibility, based on global industry web standards created by the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative.

Digital Accessibility: Transcripts and Captions

Transcripts and captions are essential tools for digital accessibility, providing equal access to audio and video content for all.

Domestic Violence Resources

Dormspam

The Digital Communications Working Group was convened to consider the purpose of dormspam and provide recommendations for practices, policies, and expectations for the use of these electronic mailing.

Event Resources

Find supporting services and vendors for your event on MIT campus.

Event Support Fees

In some cases, departments are charged event support fees for the use of certain spaces. Student groups are not charged for using these spaces.

Excused Absences (OX)

If extenuating medical or personal issues prevent you from completing some aspect of a course, receiving a temporary OX grade may be a helpful option.

Faculty Procedures for Providing Academic Accommodations

Learn more about the roles and responsibilities faculty play in providing their students with a variety of academic accommodations.

Fire & Life Safety in Residence Halls

In an emergency, call MIT Police at 617-253-1212 or dial 100 from any campus phone. Follow these fire safety guidelines and observe evacuation procedures when needed.

First-year Residency Requirement

MIT requires all first year students to live on campus for the duration of their first year at MIT.