FAQ / Life and culture
Who is the Class of 2028?
Check out our First-year class profile page to find out more about the members of the Class of 2028.
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FAQ / Academics and research
What’s the School of Science like?
The six departments in the MIT School of Science are consistently ... ; Mathematics; and Physics. Members of our community study deep philosophical questions: What is the nature of dark matter and dark energy, which make up 95 -
FAQ / Academics and research
What is CSAIL?
When people think of MIT, they think of computers, robots, and internet—CSAIL is all of those things. The Computer Science and Artificial ... of the world’s most important centers of information technology -
FAQ / Academics and research
What are GIRs?
(GIRs). Basically, you must take two semesters of math, two semesters of physics, a semester of biology, a semester of chemistry, and a selection of courses from the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. During your first -
FAQ / Academics and research
What programs fall under the School of Architecture & Planning?
Architecture was one of the four original departments at MIT, and it ... and technology. Through recognition of architecture as a liberal ... humanities at MIT. The Department of Architecture is one of five divisions -
FAQ / Transfer
Can I apply if I’ve completed more than 2.5 years of college?
Students who at the time of entry to MIT will have completed more than two and a half years (i.e., five terms) of college may not be eligible because of our residency requirements. If you have been enrolled in -
FAQ / First-year application
What is the mail address/fax number?
Email: [email protected] Fax: 617.687.9184 Mailing address: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Office of Undergraduate Admissions 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Room E38-200 Cambridge, MA 02139 -
FAQ / Life and culture
Does MIT have a first generation community on campus?
building a sense of community among first generation MIT students, faculty, alumni, and staff, and raising awareness of their unique experiences ... and personal development of first generation students at MIT. MIT's 17 -
FAQ / First-year application
Can I get a copy of MIT Facts?
MIT Facts is a pocket-sized compendium of essential facts about the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Unfortunately, we don't mail the booklets, but you can find it online! -
FAQ / Academics and research
How awesome is MIT Physics?
The MIT Physics Department is one of the best places in the world for research and education in physics. Fourteen of their alumni and eight of their faculty have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. -
FAQ / Life and culture
Why is it called the Brass Rat?
It's the goal of every incoming student at MIT to get their own Brass Rat—MIT's version of a class ring. The phrase "Brass Rat" is derived from the alleged resemblance of the brass beaver featured on the ring to -
FAQ / Academics and research
What does the D-Lab do?
D-Lab is building a global network of innovators to design and disseminate technologies that meaningfully improve the lives of people living in ... , technology development, and community initiatives, all of which emphasize -
FAQ / First-year application
How do homeschooled students apply?
MIT has a long history of admitting homeschooled students and these students have been successful and vibrant members of our community. We don ... applicants, like all of our applicants, are considered within their context -
FAQ / Life and culture
What career services are available?
that can help. Approximately 49% of graduates go directly to employment, and 43% of the Class of 2023 went directly to grad school. 60% of ... salary for an MIT undergraduate—regardless of major—is $126,841. -
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Is Math fun at MIT?
A lot of our students select math as their field of interest when applying to MIT—which is no surprise, since our math department is one of the ... 's Mathematics Department represents a broad spectrum of fields ranging from the -
FAQ / Life and culture
Can I join a fraternity/sorority?
principles of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship, the FSILG Office ... MIT community. The purpose of the FSILG Office is to enhance the out-of-class experience for the students at MIT and be a proponent of the shared values that -
FAQ / Transfer
Can transfer applicants submit supplemental materials?
the required application. If there are other pieces of information that ... them as noted below. We'll accept a maximum of two additional letters of ... materials can be mailed to: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Office of -
FAQ / Life and culture
What does the Office of the First Year do?
The Office of the First Year supports a number of programs that ... . The mission of the office is to provide excellent services and programs ... the academic success and personal development of undergraduates. Staff -
FAQ / Academics and research
Can I join the Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change?
. Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change is MIT's response ... heart of much of the Program’s work lies MIT’s Integrated Global System Model (IGSM), a linked set of computer models designed to simulate the -
FAQ / Life and culture
Did MIT invent hacking?
distinguishes itself not only for its seriousness of purpose but also for its unique sense of humor, as expressed in the arena of hacking. Hacks at the ... creativity, cleverness, and difficulty of execution. A 1958 prank in which the