Timeline, recordings & resources

2024 Timeline

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available, including location and registration information, as applicable. Due to campus construction, locations are subject to change and will be released closer to the event dates.

DateTimeEvent
MayTBDWebinar: International Students – Life at MIT (Student-hosted)
MayTBDWebinar: International Students Office
MayTBDWebinar: Navigating Health Insurance and MIT Medical
June 512pmWebinar: Resources for Families
Wednesday, July 31End of dayDeadline for required trainings (Sexual Assault Prevention and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Academic Integrity)
AugustTBDLibraries 101 webinar
Sunday, August 2511am-12pmOrientation check-in
Johnson Ice Rink
Sunday, August 2512 – 2pmGraduate Student Welcome Lunch with President Kornbluth
Tuesday, Aug. 278:30am – 12pmThe English Evaluation Test (EET) (for for international graduate students from non-English-language academic backgrounds).
Tuesday, Aug. 279am – 12:30pmConcurrent “choose your own adventure” sessions; learn about the Institute’s various offices and resources
Tuesday, Aug. 271:30pm – 5pmConcurrent “choose your own adventure” sessions; learn about the Institute’s various offices and resources
Thursday, August 299am – 12:15pmCentral orientation presentations: Essential resources
Thursday, August 2912:30pm – 1:30pmNetworking lunch
Tuesday, September 312 – 2pmGrad Resource Fair. Learn about the many offices and programs available to support your MIT experience — and collect swag!
Saturday, September 710am – 12pmFamilies event

You can find additional campus events outside of the Orientation schedule at the MIT Events Calendar.

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