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.

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.

FSILG Collection of Unpaid Bills by an Individual Policy

Policy detailing how FSILGs can place a registration or degree hold on a student who owes monies to the FSILG.

FSILG Good Standing Policy

Terms and conditions of Good Standing for MIT Fraternities, Sororities & Independent Living Groups (FSILGs)

FSILG Recognition and Extension Policy

The formal process by which a new or returning FSILG may seek recognition by MIT.

FSILG Social Events Policy

Policy detailing FSILG social event and registration requirements.

Furniture in Residence Halls

Residents are responsible for all furniture in their room and may not remove furniture from a residence hall lounge or apartment common area.

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.

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.

Housing for Students with Disabilities

If you require specific housing accommodations, please submit a supplemental housing request form.

Housing Policies

All residents in MIT housing agree to read and abide by all MIT housing policies in the undergraduate housing and dining agreement or graduate housing license agreement.

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.

Keys & Building Access

Each resident (with the exception of certain minors in graduate housing) is provided with a room/apartment/suite key(s) upon moving into their MIT housing assignment, which they are responsible for.

Leave of Absence for Graduate Students

Graduate students taking a leave of absence are not eligible to reside in graduate housing.

MIT Health

From urgent care and appointments to prescriptions and insurance, find all the information you need about healthcare at MIT.

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.