Policies & Resources

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

Assistive Technology Software and Tools

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Graduate Housing Sublicensing

Graduate Housing residents may sublicense their unit to another member of the MIT community during defined periods over the Independent Activities Period (IAP) and the summer.

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.

Guests in Residence Halls

A guest is anyone (MIT or non-MIT affiliated) who does not live in the residence hall they are visiting. Residents are permitted to have guests and must follow the guidelines below.

Health and Sanitation in Residence Halls

Residents are expected to maintain living areas, including kitchens and bathrooms, in a safe and sanitary condition.

Incident Complaint Form

This form is used to submit a report alleging that an MIT student or student organization has violated Institute policy.

Inclusive Restrooms

If you're looking to locate inclusive restroom options on campus or have questions, we are here to help.

MIT Student Organization Handbook

Procedures and guidelines for navigating the management of your student organization and engaging in successful student leadership at MIT.

Noise in Residence Halls

Each residence establishes its own quiet hours for resident comfort.

Pest Control in Residence Halls

If you believe you have seen any evidence of a rodent, insect, or other pest, in your living space or in the public spaces of residence halls, report it immediately to your house operations manager.

Policies for Non-MIT Groups

An overview of MIT’s policies on non-MIT religious groups, and what to do if you believe a group is being intrusive.

Procedures for Requesting Academic Accommodations

Learn more about working with Disability and Access Services regarding the process of requesting accommodations.

Propane in Residence Halls

Propane is not allowed in residence halls.

Providing Accessible Course Material

Information on how you can provide accessible PDFs, Word and PowerPoint documents, and scanned materials to and ensure equal access for everyone participating your course.

Refrigerators in Residence Halls

Residents are permitted to keep a refrigerator in their room and in some lounges.

Resources for Religious Inclusion

MIT is a wonderfully diverse place, and students may observe a wide variety of religious holidays and practices.

Right of Entry to Residence Rooms

Because on-campus residence halls are MIT property, authorized MIT personnel have the legal right to enter MIT student housing under certain circumstances.

Role of Disability and Access Services

Disability service providers ensure that institutions meet their obligation to provide access to students with disabilities.

Room Assignment and Move-In Design

Cindy Barnhart and Suzy Nelson embarked on an exercise with student leaders and house teams to consider ways to improve MIT’s room-assignment and move-in processes.

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.