MIT classrooms are designed for and dedicated to the Institute’s educational mission and objectives. While they are available for use by student organizations, classroom uses are limited and all users must abide by the Registrar’s policies when using them.
Student organizations can reserve classrooms through the Registrar’s office on an ad-hoc basis throughout the academic year using Classrooms@MIT. The QuickRoom function provides access to open classrooms for impromptu meetings or study sessions.
The Registrar’s classroom-use policies are on their website and copied below for reference.
What you need to know
By requesting access to an MIT classroom, you agree to abide by the following rules. Failure to comply may jeopardize your ability to reserve space in the future.
- Food and beverages are not permitted in MIT classrooms.
- MIT classrooms may not be used for religious ceremonies, dramatic performances, or anything that requires the use of platforms, scenery, and/or a stage and additional lighting.
- You may not hold public showings of movies and other copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. (See Film Screenings and Public Performances for more information)
- You are responsible for all logistical arrangements including audio-visual, facilities, and other services.
- You must adhere to our equipment policies and clean up after your event.
What you need to do
Arriving for your event:
- Bring a copy of your reservation confirmation or access it at Classrooms@MIT under “My Requests.”
- If the classroom is locked:
- During normal working hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) call (617) 253-4788 or email schedules@mit.edu.
- After 5 p.m. or on weekends or holidays — contact the Department of Facilities at (617) 253-1500.
When your event is over:
- Return the furnishings to their original setup. Chairs should be arranged in rows, facing the front.
- Return any borrowed chairs or other furniture to their original location/s.
- Erase the whiteboards.
- Put all trash in the appropriate receptacles.
- Leave the classroom unlocked.
- The Registrar reserves the right to charge a fee for cleanup after an event.