FAQ / Academics and research
What’s the Deshpande Center?
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The center empowers some of MIT’s most talented ... technologies in the lab and bringing them to the marketplace in the form of
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FAQ / Life and culture
Is there a medical facility on campus?
MIT has its own on-campus medical facilities providing a complete healthcare center serving the health and wellness needs of the entire MIT ... family members. MIT Health provides access to a broad range of clinical -
FAQ / First-year application
When are decisions announced?
of decisions. Admissions decisions will be available exclusively ... the release of admissions decisions, however, you may receive a package -
FAQ / Life and culture
What is MIT Code?
MIT uses numbers for everything. You could be in 10-250 taking 18.06, which is 4-0-8, for 6-5. At MIT, all of your friends would understand ... week, 0 hours in lab per week, 8 hours of homework per week, for -
FAQ / Life and culture
Is there really a swim test?
Yup, there's a swim test! There's an awesome variety of physical education courses for undergraduate students to complete the swim requirement ... during the academic year. If you take the right mix of classes, you can -
FAQ / First-year application
May high school juniors apply?
MIT doesn't have any age requirements or limits. Each year we receive a small number of applications from young students who have outgrown their high school curriculum and feel ready for college. We have a lot of -
FAQ / Prepare for MIT
What is MITES Summer?
MITES Summer is a rigorous six-week residential academic enrichment program for rising high school seniors—many of whom come from underrepresented or underserved communities—who have a strong academic record and are -
FAQ / Prepare for MIT
What is MITES Semester (formerly MOSTEC)?
MITES Semester (formerly known as MIT Online Science, Technology, and Engineering Community, MOSTEC) is a six-month hybrid learning STEM and college preparation experience, free of charge, for rising high school seniors. The -
FAQ / Academics and research
What is the MIT Energy Initiative?
The MIT Energy Initiative is a platform for highly focused energy-related activity at MIT. The program includes research, education, campus energy management, and outreach programs that cover all areas of energy supply and -
FAQ / Life and culture
Are volunteer opportunities available?
At the Priscilla King Gray Public Service Center (PKG Center), you can connect with a variety of public service projects in local, national, and global communities. The PKG Center can also provide guidance -
FAQ / Academics and research
How many Nobel Prize Laureates are affiliated with MIT?
MIT is affiliated with 100 Nobel Prize Laureates. You could be taking a class with one of the 10 current Nobel Laureate faculty members at MIT very soon! -
FAQ / Life and culture
What is MIT’s mascot/school colors?
Our mascot is a beaver—nature's original engineer. Perfect, right? Tim the Beaver has been a member of the MIT community for 100 years. MIT's school colors are cardinal red and silver gray. -
FAQ / Life and culture
What do you mean by “MIT Speak”?
MIT uses numbers for everything. You could be in 10-250 taking 18.03, which is 5-0-7, for 6-2. At MIT, all of your friends would understand exactly what you're saying. (You have to enter "MIT Code" in the ask field -
FAQ / First-year application
Can I submit a maker portfolio?
The Maker Portfolio is an opportunity for students to showcase their projects that require creative insight, technical skill, and a hands-on approach to learning by doing. Members of the MIT Engineering Advisory Board -
FAQ / Life and culture
What’s the campus life and culture like?
It would be impossible to tell you about campus life and culture at MIT in just a few words, so we're going to have to send you to another page on our site—hopefully, you'll get a feel for the vibrancy of our -
FAQ / First-year application
How do I get on the mailing list?
We don't do a lot of mailing, but you can sign up for our awesome monthly email newsletter that shares what's happening on campus and—if you're applying—provides updates and tips. -
FAQ / Testing
Will MIT accept December testing for Regular Action?
You can report all tests taken through the end of December for Regular Action consideration. We will also accept English language proficiency test scores for RA applicants through the January test dates. To -
FAQ / First-year application
Where can I find admissions statistics?
If you're looking for admission statistics that's a good sign because we love stats too! You can learn the number of applicants, admitted students, and SAT/ACT score ranges for admitted students on the Admissions -
FAQ / International applicants
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. -
FAQ / International applicants
Can you mail me materials internationally?
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