Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology students' favorite campus events are Independent Activities Period (IAP) and SpringFest.

Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Massachusetts Institute of Technology students live on campus. In 2023, 93% of undergrads at Massachusetts Institute of Technology lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 7% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Massachusetts Institute of Technology. There are 5,200 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,657 undergraduates. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Athletics

At Massachusetts Institute of Technology there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Massachusetts Institute of Technology:

Is Massachusetts Institute of Technology Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The MIT campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

MIT offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, MIT has Lighted pathways/sidewalks.

Plan a Visit to Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Massachusetts Institute of Technology, take Interstate 93 to Cambridge, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Logan International airport.

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