How do I complete the visa section on the application?

Only students who currently hold a visa complete this section of the application.

The International Students Office assists all admitted students through the visa application process in May.

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FAQ / International applicants
Am I domestic or international if I hold dual citizenship?

Students holding dual citizenship should apply to MIT with their U.S. citizenship status. We accept approximately 7% of domestic applicants each year and approximately 3% of international applicants. Students holding…
FAQ / International applicants
Can I apply if I am undocumented?

Yes! Undocumented and DACA applicants submit the same application components and go through the same selection process as all other students. For those students who face financial barriers, we offer fee waivers…
FAQ / International applicants
Can you mail me materials internationally?

Due to increasing mail costs and in an effort to be environmentally-conscious, we no longer mail materials internationally, and we do very limited mailing within the U.S. You may however,…
FAQ / International applicants
Do application materials have to be in English?

All application materials must be in English. You may have a professional service or a teacher in your school complete the translation, but you can’t translate the material yourself. If…
FAQ / First-year application
Does my transcript count as official?

Transcripts must be sent in by your school counselor or another school representative to fulfill our requirements for an official transcript. This applies for high school and college transcripts. If…

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