MIT Student Organization Handbook

A guide to accessing the privileges and fulfilling the responsibilities of being part of a student organization at MIT. Together, we can keep our community strong, inclusive, and accountable.

The handbook covers a wide range of topics, including:

  • Formal Recognition: Benefits, opportunities, and the policies that guide student organizations.
  • Events: A step-by-step guide to space options, reservations, registration, publicity, online ticket sales, and more.
  • Finances: Principles and processes for securing funding and managing organizational finances.
  • Alcohol: Guidelines and policies for events where alcohol will be served.
  • Public Safety: Collaborations that support safe and secure campus events.
  • Travel: From planning a car trip to seeking reimbursement for international travel.
  • Promotion: Postering and chalking policies, plus advice for using social media effectively.
  • Additional Resources: Online systems, forms, definitions, and Institute policies—all in one place.

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