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When to arrive

Most students arrive on Thursday and leave on Sunday. Check-in opens at 9 AM on Thursday, April 13, in the Student Center (also known as the stud), right on Mass Ave.

There will be free shuttle bus service from Logan Airport from 8 AM–9 PM on Thursday to bring you to campus. The shuttle bus will leave from the upper level of Terminal C. Just look for the smiling people wearing CPW t-shirts!

When to depart

CPW programming officially ends at noon on Sunday. We will have shuttle bus service to take you back to Logan Airport on Sunday, April 16, from 7 AM–noon.

What to pack

One carry-on bag. Travel light. A carry-on suitcase with a backpack is the max reasonable load.

‍Clothing. Cambridge weather is notoriously unpredictable. You’ll be out exploring both during the day and at night, so bring a jacket, preferably with a hood. Rain boots or some other waterproof shoes could be helpful. Lastly, you’ll be moving a lot, so bring your most comfortable and least fancy clothing and shoes.

‍Towels and other toiletries. Pretty self-explanatory. You’ll need to take a shower and stuff at some point. Right?? 🥴

Sleeping stuff. This is something you should discuss with your host. Do you need a sleeping bag? A pillow? A blanket? Is the room going to be steamy or chilly? Either way, you should be prepared to pack a sleeping bag and pillow.

WHERE YOU WILL STAY

All admitted students stay with a current undergraduate student. We will match you with a student host closer to CPW, so stay tuned for more information! There is ample food served at events so you won't go hungry, and you'll often see students cooking breakfast in their residences.

under 18:CAMPUS ACCESS

If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian will need to fill out your medical release form and the Minor Acknowledgment Form before you can attend CPW. If you do not submit both of these, you will not be able to participate in CPW, even if you are already at check-in—so make sure you take care of this!

Vaccination Policy

In accordance with MIT policy, all CPW attendees must be fully vaccinated. This means that all adMITs attending CPW must have received all doses in the primary series of the Covid-19 vaccine plus one booster when eligible—or have a medical or religious exemption—to participate. MIT strongly encourages receiving additional boosters when recommended by the CDC.

Submitting your Covid-19 test

We require all adMITs attending CPW to take a Covid-19 test at home on April 12. You must submit photo proof of your negative antigen test to your MIT portal by 5 PM Eastern Time on April 12. Failure to do so will cancel your registration to CPW, and you will not be able to participate. You are responsible for getting your own Covid-19 test kit.

CAMPUS ACCESS:Tim tickets

Tim Tickets are a visitor pass and event check-in system that grants access to designated campus buildings.

You will receive your Tim Ticket invitation the week of March 27. You will be able to set up your Mobile ID, which will give you tap access into buildings after hours and designated spaces like residence halls. We recommend all visitors download the Tim Ticket app for full functionality.

Invitations will be sent to you via email and we'll provide more details at that time. So please don't ask us about it yet. It will all be okay. We promise!

CAMPUS ACCESS:Mobile ID

Mobile ID can be accessed and set up through your Tim Ticket app. This will enable you to use your phone for tap access into buildings and access your $20.27 in TechCash to be used at any MIT vendor. In the event your phone does not work for tap access, you may print a physical MIT ID card at one of our self-serve card kiosks.

CPW policies

CPW prohibits disorderly conduct, which is defined as behavior that is inherently or potentially unsafe to other persons or to their personal property. It is also any behavior that disrupts the peace or interferes with the normal operation of the Institute or Institute-sponsored activities. This includes making unreasonable noise, damaging property, and obstructing pedestrian or vehicle traffic.

Our expectation is that you will not engage in behavior that endangers your physical and mental health, safety, welfare, or that of others. CPW prohibits reckless endangerment or physical and/or emotional abuse of others or oneself.

CPW is a substance-free weekend and participants are prohibited from partaking in substance use for the entirety of CPW.

Should you fail to abide by these policies, MIT Admissions reserves the right to send you home and/or rescind your offer of admission.

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