Students with disabilities
MIT wants to ensure that your academic career here reflects your outstanding aptitude, knowledge, and skill, rather than measuring the shape of your disability. Whether your disability is temporary or permanent, visible or hidden, MIT’s resources are designed to meet your needs. Disabled@MIT Disabled@MIT is a new student-led group at MIT representing the student disability […]
Graduate Student of Color Advisory Council
Mission The Graduate Student of Color Advisory Council (GSOC-AC) is a broadly representative group convening underrepresented graduate students of color to provide space for more honest, open, and direct action centering diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and social justice. Goals Affiliated graduate student organizations Institute-wide School-wide Department-specific Questions: Please email grad-diversity@mit.edu.
Cultural student organizations
OGE is thrilled to celebrate the cultures of all students, and help them connect with one another and to various networks. We kick off each year with a GradDiversity Student Welcome Event, and host events throughout the year to facilitate networking and community. We encourage all diverse students to sign up for our GradDiversity Newsletter. OGE […]
LGBTQ+
The LGBTQ+ community and allies at MIT are deeply immersed in active connections, education, and working collaborations to support the lived experience for LGBTQ+ students. Members of the community find a home base with LGBTQ+ Services, where you can find a wealth of information about activities and programs, including a list of resources and student […]
Women
Programs and resources for women MIT’s women’s community center is called the Margaret Cheney Room, and was founded in 1884 in recognition of the fact that women have traditionally been denied a safe space of their own, especially in the STEM fields. In light of its founding mission, the Cheney Room exists to promote community and […]
International students
International students contribute to the rich diversity of the MIT community. Of the approximately 11,000 students at MIT, roughly 3,600 are international students, hailing from over 110 different countries. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OFFICE (ISO) The ISO assists international students in maintaining their legal status in the United States, provides support for their dependents, and promotes interaction with and […]
Recruitment events
National and Regional Conferences The Office of Graduate Education (OGE) and partner offices travel to regional and national conferences throughout the academic year. Below is a list of conferences where you can connect with an MIT representative.
GradCatalyst
Considering a Master’s or PhD? GradCatalyst can help! Join the MIT Office of Graduate Education for an MIT student-led workshop that helps undergraduates plan their academic trajectories. This interactive webinar provides participants with useful information for applying to and thriving in graduate school. Sessions are open to all students exploring the option of graduate education. Participant benefits Fall 2026 […]
Anti-bias resources
Reference this page to discover more information regarding diverse, equitable, and inclusive resource materials, events, and initiatives. Many of the resources are differentiated by your ability to watch, listen, or read them by the icons below. Please note, these are only a beginning point and not meant to be a comprehensive listing. We welcome additional […]
Get involved
The OGE is delighted to support, celebrate, and enhance the MIT graduate experience through several programs described here. Help increase the diversity of the MIT graduate community, leverage your voice to amplify the needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students at MIT, and contribute to creating equitable and inclusive spaces by becoming […]
Awards & recognition
The OGE Committed to Caring program celebrates MIT faculty who are fantastic mentors to graduate students. Each year, MIT awards the Goodwin Medal to a graduate TA or Instructor (G) who has performed above and beyond the norm, and whose teaching efforts can truly be characterized as “conspicuously effective.” Annually, MIT celebrates outstanding graduate students, […]
Communities & networks
Are you looking for a community to plug into? MIT surely has one for you! These pages will get you started with groups that support some of the many affinities at MIT. However, these pages are only a springboard to finding your network at MIT. Visit MIT Engage to see a list of all campus […]
Initiatives for prospective students
Whether you’re considering pursuing a graduate program in the future, or currently working on your MIT application, we have resources to support you. If you’re considering a Master’s or PhD at MIT, talk with our representatives at a national conference or event near you. You can also connect with a Graduate Diversity Ambassador to learn […]
Required training
As members of the MIT community, we are each part of building a respectful, caring, and inclusive campus culture. New MIT graduate students are warmly welcomed into our collaboration to create a healthy and vibrant campus community. Onboarding to MIT includes three online courses toward this goal. These courses are administered through the Office of Graduate […]
Graduate Application Resources for Prospective Students
Graduate Application Assistance Programs MIT is committed to fostering a diverse student body and research workforce. At the forefront of this commitment is cultivating a diverse and competitive applicant pool for our graduate programs at MIT. The Graduate Application Assistance Program (GAAP) is a volunteer-based, student-led initiative designed to help prospective applicants navigate the MIT […]
Transitioning out of school
Preparing to graduate and take the next step in your career is an exciting time, marking many milestones and accomplishments. It’s also an important transition period that marks a segue from student life to the “real world.” As you prepare to transition out of school, there are many important things to consider. The OGE has […]
Food resources
Check out the resources below to learn about food at MIT and the surrounding area: As graduate student Elise N. notes in her article Eating and Socializing on a Budget in Cambridge, changing the way we budget around food can create new opportunities for socializing and saving. To learn more about budgeting, check out the […]
Identity theft
Identity theft is the theft or unauthorized use of sensitive, personal information in order to access a person’s financial resources or to commit crimes. For example, using stolen credit card numbers to make purchases or using personal information (date of birth, social security number, etc) to obtain credit by applying for fraudulent credit cards. The […]
Helpful links
General financial literacy resources CGS GradSense for enhancing student financial education Cash Course – Collection of online customizable financial tools provided by the National Endowment for Financial Education Finding a budgeting tool that works for you – There are many free budgeting apps or websites with different features based on your needs MyMoney.gov – Government website that provides […]
Investing
What is investing? Investing is expending money with the expectation of achieving a future profit. Money put into a savings account, CD, or other savings vehicle offers low rates of return in exchange for high levels of safety and security. However, individuals often seek higher rates of return and are willing to accept higher levels […]
Saving
Saving is all about transforming income into wealth. Working and having a source of income is indispensable to financial security, but it’s only a first step. Smart budgeting and planning can help you build up surplus income each month that can be set aside for saving. Most financial institutions offer several options for saving and investing your money, […]
Credit
What is credit? Credit refers to your ability to borrow money to purchase goods and services. Financial institutions that grant credit, such as banks and credit card companies, use your past spending and payment history to determine your credit-worthiness as well as how much future credit to extend to you. How is credit measured and […]
Budgeting
What is a budget? Budgeting is the process of creating a spending plan to know where your money is going and whether you will have enough money for the things you need. A budget includes everything from daily necessities like housing and food to unexpected expenses. Budgeting also helps you forecast and save for future […]
Doctoral Long-Term Financial Hardship Funding
Doctoral students with long-term financial hardships may apply for additional support. Long-term hardship assistance is intended to be a resource for doctoral students who are experiencing recurring financial distress, including unexpected and unavoidable expenses, when they have exhausted all other resources. If MIT provides financial support, the award is in the form of a grant that does […]
Graduate Student Short-Term Emergency Fund
Graduate Student Short-Term Emergency Hardship Funding is available to help graduate students to cover unforeseen, essential expenses. It is intended to be a resource for students experiencing one-time, unavoidable financial emergencies when they have exhausted all other resources. The fund assists with unanticipated or unavoidable expenses that may have a negative impact on the student’s […]
Transition Support Coordinators
Office of Graduate Education Suraiya Baluch, Associate Dean for Grad Thrivingbaluch@mit.edu | (617) 258-0304 1 – Civil and Environmental Engineering Sarah J Smith, Assistant Director, Academic Program Administrationssmith1@mit.edu | (617) 253-9723 2 – Mechanical Engineering Nicolas Hadjiconstantinou, Professorngh@mit.edu | (617) 452-2280 3 – Materials Science & Engineering Harry Tuller, Professor & Director of Crystal Physics & Electroceramicstuller@mit.edu | […]
Guaranteed Transitional Support
MIT continues to refine a transitional support program for graduate students at the Institute who wish to change research advisors or groups. In implementing this program, one of the Institute’s goals is to ensure that there are options for students who are in research situations with unresolved conflict. These students can switch research advisors without […]
MIT Grant for Graduate Students with Children (GGSC)
The MIT Grant for Graduate Students with Children (GGSC) is a need-blind grant available to all full-time PhD students; eligibility restrictions apply for Master’s students. In order to qualify for the grant, the student’s child must reside with them at least half-time throughout the year. Eligibility requirements are available below. The fall application window is […]
Financial assistance and grants
We know that financial stress can affect individual well-being and academic success. MIT can provide some assistance to graduate students experiencing financial hardships arising from a variety of circumstances. The following financial assistance and grants are not loans, and do not need to be repaid. Funds disbursed are tax-reportable income and may reduce eligibility for […]
Academic integrity
MIT’s collected policies about ethical and responsible research are presented in a clear and well-structured website around Responsible and Ethical Conduct at MIT. This site offers resources for anyone with a policy question. It also offers specific policies on personal conduct; harassment; retaliation; and responsibilities of advisors. Tools for successful research at MIT MIT graduate students […]
Conflict of interest
Although there is no policy against working outside of MIT while a registered student, there can be issues of conflict of interest. “Conflict of interest” is a situation in which the concerns or aims of two different parties are incompatible. Conflict of interest may take several different forms; the conflict may show up in the […]
Petitions
A petition is a request to make changes to your academic record that are either non-standard actions or are outside of stated deadlines. Graduate student petitions are evaluated and approved by the graduate administrator or graduate officer in the student’s home department, the instructor of a subject (if appropriate for the particular request), and the OGE. The Office of […]
Graduate Administrators (Grad Admins)
In departments and degree-granting programs, the graduate administrator (or “grad admin”) serves as the key representative responsible for a broad array of services and resources for graduate students. Responsibilities generally include the following areas: Please do not hesitate to contact individuals at the addresses provided, or either of the facilitators of the Graduate Administrators Roundtable, […]
Graduate Officers
The graduate officer is the faculty member or senior academic staff member who oversees graduate affairs on behalf of a department or degree-granting program. Graduate officers advocate for graduate students, provide guidance, manage conflicts, enforce departmental policies, develop strategic programming and curricula, and approve final degree lists. Most importantly, graduate officers work to ensure that a graduate […]
Committee on Graduate Programs
Committee description and charge The Committee on Graduate Programs shall consist of six elected faculty members, the Associate Chair of the Faculty, two graduate student members, and the following ex officio voting members and/or their designees: the Vice Chancellor for Graduate and Undergraduate Education, the Vice President for Research, and the Registrar. The Chair of the Committee and the Vice Chancellor for […]
Departmental committees
Each department exercises a large measure of autonomy for its graduate program under policies established for the Institute as a whole. Under the general responsibility of the department head, each department has a departmental graduate committee, including one or more graduate registration officers, to administer departmental graduate procedures. A departmental graduate committee acts with power […]
