Quiet Spaces

Spaces on campus for personal reflection, meditation, and prayer

The MIT Chapel is open via card access to all members of the MIT community for quiet observances outside of regularly scheduled events. Groups approved by the Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL) may use the Chapel for services. In addition, sororities and fraternities may use the Chapel to hold initiation ceremonies. Experienced organists from the MIT community may use the Chapel organ with approval from CAC.

The space is unlocked and open to members of the general public for visiting hours, Monday – Friday,
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Please note that sometimes religious services are scheduled during these hours. If you arrive during a service the Chapel is not available for viewing and we ask that you return on another day.

The main Muslim prayer room on MIT’s campus, on the west side of campus. Along with salah, many community events take place here, including jummah and Connect.

Located next to the 2nd-floor reading room, the Oasis is a zone for contemplation, meditation, or taking a break. The community is invited to unplug and separate from their studies. Visitors can enjoy comfortable seating and quiet in this minimal technology space.

A convenient option near Stata; on the right side of the building as you exit the elevators, labeled ‘Phone Booth’.

Are you looking for a quiet place to meditate, pray, or just rest? There are three designated spaces at Sloan. These rooms accommodate multiple users, so we ask that you enter quietly and remove your shoes.

Access: The Student Life Office can grant keycard access to any of these rooms by request. Please stop in or send a message to slquestions@mit.edu, indicating your full name, your MIT ID number, and the room(s) you wish to have access to.

E52-112 is designated for Muslim prayer

E52-212 and E51-050 are available for meditation and prayer for all

Students may request card access to this quiet space for reflection, meditation, and prayer on the 3rd floor of Walker Memorial. Drop-in users are asked to observe exterior signage—the space is in use on occasion for Eucharistic Adoration with Tech Catholic Community. To request access to the space, please complete this form.

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