The Grad Update is a quarterly update from the Office of the Vice Chancellor with news, updates on programs and initiatives, and resources for MIT graduate students.
| Grad Student Update: Fall 2022 The answer to “summer melt;” welcome to new students; Covid-19 this fall; Activities Fair; Lesson planning; MIT GAIN; Ad Hoc Committee on Grad Advising & Mentoring feedback; Grad Blog workshop |  |
| Grad Student Update: Spring 2022 Looking back & ahead; 2023 stipend rates; On civility; Employment sessions for internationals; Grant increase for grad students with children; MISTI International Festival |  |
| Grad Student Update: Winter 2022 Get informed and vote; Changes in MIT’s senior leadership; Response to opinion in The Tech; On campus graduate housing opportunities; Visualize food resources at MIT. |  |
| Grad Student Update: Fall 2021 Slow down and relax; Boosting backup childcare; 3% Stipend increase; Welcoming new staff; FAQs about unionization; Managing Covid-19 at MIT this fall; HRS expanded services |  |
| Grad Student Update: Summer 2021 Words of wisdom for the year; Return to full campus operations; Melissa Nobles becomes Chancellor; Local food & dining options; New CAPD website; Gender neutral pronouns |  |
| Grad Student Update: Spring 2021 Turning the corner; New Vaccine requirement; AY2022 Stipend rates; Digital diplomas; Financial help; GSC Graduate research advising data; Supporting mental health and wellness |  |
| Grad Student Update: Winter 2021 Gratitude and commitment to students; Experiential Learning Exchange (ELx) Portal; Commencement news; ask.mit.edu |  |
| Grad Student Update: Fall 2020 Mentoring and advising; Revised plans for spring; Research ramp up; Guidelines for holiday travel; Grad Tower at Site 4 opens |  |
| Grad Student Update: Summer 2020 Virtual services; Orientation; Campus Guide; Campus access; Travel policies; Dining options; Introducing MIT Now |  |
| Grad Student Update: Spring 2020 Craving connection; AY2021 Stipend rates; Summer opportunities; Digital diplomas; GEL Program; Student Success Coaching Program |  |
| Grad Student Update: Winter 2020 Cultivating balance; Efforts to support grad families; New Faculty Peer Mentoring Program; MindHandHeart Department Support Project |  |
| Grad Student Update: Fall 2019 Grad student roadmap; New DEI Module; GradSAGE; Grad Student Professional Development Week |  |
| Grad Student Update: Spring 2019 Supporting student life and learning; Stipend rates; Commencement news; Plan a career workshop |  |
| Introducing a new grad e-letter |  |
