The Office of Graduate Education (OGE) includes the office’s headquarters as well as support for the Graduate Student Council.
We offer the following services to students and staff:
Prospective student support
Use our admissions pages to find the MIT graduate program that’s the best match for you.
Prepare for your graduate education with the MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) and GradCatalyst.
Connect with MIT at an upcoming recruitment conference.
GradThriving
GradSupport
Consult on academic issues. Our GradSupport team will meet with you to discuss a variety of issues including faculty/student relationships, changing your advisor, funding, and academic progress. They can also help with excused absences.
Discuss a personal concern. Have a sticky situation? The GradSupport team can help you navigate conflict negotiation or interpersonal concerns.
Refer a student for personal or medical concerns. Worried about someone? Let us know.
GradDiversity
Support the community and get involved as a Graduate Diversity Ambassador, Graduate Community Fellow, or member of the Graduate Student of Color Advisory Council.
Find community with programming and resources for international students, women, LGBTQ+ students, students of color, students with disabilities, graduate families, and veterans.
GradParents
Find resources for parents on campus and beyond—including childbirth and parental accommodation, the Grant for Graduate Students with Children, subsidized backup childcare, events, and more.
GradExperience
Submit a Graduate Student Experience Grant proposal to improve the graduate experience.
Get involved in building community through a wide range of focused projects as a Graduate Community Fellow.
Relax, connect, and celebrate your accomplishments with Graduate Student Appreciation Week.
The GradExperience team also organizes central graduate student orientation and supports the Graduate Student Council (GSC).
Fellowships & Financial Wellbeing
Improve your understanding and ability to earn fellowships. Find tips on the Fellowships website and reach out to our dedicated team for questions and additional support.
Find potential sources of financial assistance and grants, such as Guaranteed Transitional Support and the MIT Grant for Graduate Students with Children.
Policies & Procedures
Clarify graduate policies and procedures. Our staff can help with answers about rules, policies, a student’s rights and responsibilities, as well as unique student situations.
Petitions
Learn more about petitions — and how to submit yours — at our petitions page, allowing you to request a grading change (e.g. regular to listener, O to OX) or late Add/Drop change, student status adjustment (nonresident status, medical leave, etc), or individualized degree/thesis situation (dual Master’s degree, interdisciplinary thesis committee, etc).
Confused about something? Just ask.
