Policies and
Procedures Library

Dining options and meal plans are available to all students. Students living in Baker House, Maseeh Hall, McCormick Hall, Next House, and Simmons Hall are required to enroll in one of the meal plans designated specifically for their residence hall and their number of semesters completed at MIT. All students who enroll in a mandatory or voluntary meal plan are subject to the House Dining Meal Plan Terms and Conditions.

Students are prohibited by Massachusetts law and MIT regulations from committing fire and safety violations. This policy includes details on those violations, as well as information on fire alarms and emergency plans.

Read MIT's full policy on hazing

Residents are expected to maintain living areas, including kitchens and bathrooms, in a safe and sanitary condition.

All students who participate in an MIT-sponsored study abroad program are guaranteed housing when they return to campus. Read more about necessary steps to ensure on-campus housing upon your return.

Mail and packages should be properly addressed in order to reach its recipient:

Student Name
Residence Hall Name and Room Number
Residence Hall Street Address
Cambridge, MA 02139

To read more about mail package and delivery, visit the Housing Policies section of this website.

MIT ID cards are required to gain access to all MIT residence halls. MIT ID cards are also used to access house dining halls, can be used for Dining Dollars and TECHCash, and in some cases serve as a student's subway and bus pass.

To read the Institute's full policy on residence hall murals, please see the Mind and Hand Book.

There are many reasons why undergraduates may need or wish to take time away from the Institute. The deans in S3 are available to talk with you about your situation, and to guide you through the process of taking time away, and returning. Before leaving the Institute, you should have a clear understanding of the expectations during your leave. Details about requesting and returning from leave are available in the S3 section.

A City of Cambridge ordinance establishes that smoking is prohibited in all areas of MIT residence halls, including student rooms, hallways and lounges, except as otherwise noted. This prohibition includes the use of electronic cigarettes and other nicotine products or delivery devices.