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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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.
Postering and Chalking Policies
This policy outlines guidelines for the use of paper event posters, chalking, and other related forms of promotion.
Postering in Residence Halls
Residence hall display spaces may only be used by house residents, other MIT students, and recognized MIT student organizations following these guidelines.
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.
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.
Rights and Responsibilities of Recognized FSILG Organizations
MIT FSILG Relationship Statement
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.
Smoking in Residence Halls
Smoking is prohibited in all areas of MIT residence halls.
Smudging Policy
MIT Policy for the Burning of Material Offerings for Ceremonial, Cultural, Traditional, or Religious Observance (“Smudging Policy”)
SOLE Help Hours
Student organization officers or members in need of one-on-one guidance, advising, and/or support are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a SOLE Office staff member during our weekly Help Hours
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).
Summer Program & Conference Housing Policies
Everything summer program and conference guests need to know about staying at MIT. All guests agree to abide by these policies when their group submits their housing agreement.
Swim Test Accommodations
Support is available if you have concerns about the swim requirement or questions about how the swim test can be accommodating and/or gender affirming in a safe and supportive way.
Undergraduate Eligibility & Occupancy
Only registered MIT undergraduate students and transfer students are eligible for Institute housing.
Undergraduate Pro-Rating Rent
If a student leaves an undergraduate residence hall or is assigned to the system after the beginning of the term, rent will be pro-rated.
Undergraduate Summer Housing
Summer housing is available to fully-enrolled MIT undergraduate students who will maintain enrollment at the Institute this upcoming fall (including within graduate degree programs).
Use of Ceremonial Wine
ORSEL allows religious groups the limited use of ceremonial wine.
Weapons and Dangerous Objects in Residence Halls
Weapons and dangerous objects are prohibited in residence halls
Weekly Religious Service Times
Regular gatherings sponsored by Office of Religious Spiritual, and Ethical Life affiliated chaplains.