Policies & Resources

Policies for Non-MIT Religious 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.

Promotion and Publicity

Support for recruiting new members to your organization, running successful events, making connections to other groups, and contributing to MIT's sense of community.

Promotional Booths and Tables

Recognized student organizations and DLCIs may reserve promotional tables to recruit, fundraise, or share information.

Propane in Residence Halls

Propane is not allowed in residence halls.

Protest and Demonstration Events

Notify demonstration-planning@mit.edu at least three business days before campus protests to ensure safety, policy compliance, and minimal disruption.

Quiet Spaces

Spaces on campus for personal reflection, meditation, and prayer

Raffles

Raffles require official permits, and there are deadlines and policies for hosting them.

Refrigerators in Residence Halls

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

Registration Criteria and Event Categories for Student Organizations

Register your event to coordinate with MIT partners and services. Event categories guide you through the right steps for a smooth, successful experience.

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.

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 looking for one-on-one guidance, advising, or support are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a SOLE staff member.

Spending Student Organization Funds

How student organizations can expend the funds they receive from MIT.

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).

Suicide Prevention

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.

Tents for Events

Tents require planning 30+ days in advance. CAC can help with rental, setup, and breakdown.

Umbrella Organizations

While MIT encourages collaboration on shared interests, all student organizations operate as separate, independent entities.

Use of Ceremonial Wine

ORSEL allows religious groups the limited use of ceremonial wine.

Use of Classroom Equipment

MIT classrooms are available for use by student organizations, and all users must abide by all Registrar’s Office policies when using them.