Policies & Resources
Explore our comprehensive database of policies and resources for all things student life. Find essential information and support to navigate your academic journey and enrich your campus experience.
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Student Accommodation Policies and Procedures
Disability and Access Services is responsible for ensuring that students with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations (academic adjustments, auxiliary aids and services).
Role of Disability and Access Services
Disability service providers ensure that institutions meet their obligation to provide access to students with disabilities.
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.
Undergraduate Emergency Support Request
Student Support Services (S3) supports undergraduates with essential needs such as food, winter clothing, or emergency travel. All requests should be made through the form.
Sexual Assault Support Resources
If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault or misconduct, you can access a wide variety of on-campus, local, and national resources that offer support and assistance.
Housing for Students with Disabilities
If you require specific housing accommodations, please submit a supplemental housing request form.
Mental Health for Students and Families
Procedures for Requesting Academic Accommodations
Learn more about working with Disability and Access Services regarding the process of requesting accommodations.
Good Samaritan Amnesty Policy
This policy encourages students to seek help in alcohol and other drug-related medical emergencies. Your call will be treated as a health and safety matter, not a disciplinary incident.
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.
Murals & Artwork in Residence Halls
Artwork (paintings, drawings, or sculptures) is an integral part of student culture in many MIT living groups.
FSILG Recognition and Extension Policy
The formal process by which a new or returning FSILG may seek recognition by MIT.
Resources for Religious Inclusion
MIT is a wonderfully diverse place, and students may observe a wide variety of religious holidays and practices.
Leave of Absences for Undergraduates
Students who have taken leave and are not registered are required to vacate their on-campus housing assignment within 72 hours following official leave.
Animals in Residence Halls
Housing policies prohibit pets in any undergraduate or graduate residence hall.
Rights and Responsibilities of Recognized FSILG Organizations
MIT FSILG Relationship Statement
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: 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.
Grievance Procedure
Learn more about MIT's internal process providing the prompt and fair resolution of complaints alleging a violation of MIT's non-discrimination policy.
Assistive Technology Software and Tools
Disability and Access Services (DAS) maintains an inventory of assistive technology selected specifically for the MIT community.
Committee on Academic Performance
The Committee on Academic Performance (CAP) is a standing committee of the Faculty concerned with the academic performance of undergraduates.
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.
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.
Event Resources
Find supporting services and vendors for your event on MIT campus.
First-year Residency Requirement
MIT requires all first year students to live on campus for the duration of their first year at MIT.