Regular student
Rules for admission as a regular student
International student
Expectations for international students
Special student
Information for students applying as nondegree special students either at the graduate level
Part-time status
Regulations regarding the pursuit of a graduate degree on a part-time basis
Nonresident status
Conditions under which thesis research may be carried out while not in formal residence at the Institute
Visiting student
Information for students who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an institution of higher education other than MIT and have been invited by faculty to do research at MIT
Exchange student
Information regarding studying on campus at another institution as an Exchange Scholar or studying at MIT through an approved exchange program
Transfer student
Information for students of faculty who are newly hired to MIT and wish to continue their thesis research with the advisor
Institute research staff
Information regarding research staff who wish to work for an advanced degree as a special graduate student
