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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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.
Meal Plan Policies
Mental Health for Students and Families
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.
MIT Travel
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.
Reserve the R&D Commons or Weisner Art Gallery
Resources for Religious Inclusion
MIT is a wonderfully diverse place, and students may observe a wide variety of religious holidays and practices.
Responsibilities Involved in Providing Accommodations
Understand the specific roles and responsibilities that exist in ensuring students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations at MIT.
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.
Rules for Campus Protests and Demonstrations
MIT has established rules for organizing and conducting vigils, protests, and similar demonstrations of any size on the MIT campus.
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).