At MIT, learning is about more than what's taught in the classroom—it’s about living here, choosing your own opportunities, and discovering who you are. With over 4,500 undergraduate students and hundreds of clubs, you’ll never run out of things to do. Love chocolate? Join the student-run Laboratory for Chocolate Science. Or maybe you enjoy singing a capella? Check out one of MIT’s many a capella groups, like the Logarhythms. There's plenty for you to explore!
During your first year, you'll find a home in one of our 10 residence halls alongside upperclassmen, graduate resident advisors, faculty heads of house, and professional staff who are all there to help you navigate your MIT experience and find your home here.
13
minute walk across the river to Boston
400+
student organizations
4
classes needed to obtain an MIT Pirate Certificate: archery, fencing, pistol (or rifle), & sailing
Whether you're interested in Division III varsity athletics or intramurals, MIT has a variety of fitness options to keep you active and having fun at the same time. Dance it out, learn to hike, climb, ski, bike, camp, tramp, backpack, snowshoe, or canoe, or start your own team!
Everyone knows being an MIT student can sometimes feel like drinking from a fire hose, but there are tons of resources and people who will help you on your journey. From academic deans and professors to upperclass mentors and peers, MIT’s collaborative culture fosters a support network that will help you be successful. Check out some of MIT’s many resources.
At the PKG Center, we help you connect with a wide variety of public service projects in local, national, and global communities.
We focus on the whole student across every aspect of your MIT experience.
If you haven't applied for aid yet, you still can. You may be surprised by how we can help.
OFY has everything you need to succeed academically, personally, and professionally as you transition into life at MIT.