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    First-year learning communities

    , and areas where students can work together at all hours of the day (or ... communities (FLCs): Terrascope, Experimental Study Group (ESG), and Concourse. These groups help to provide a close-knit community and academic environment to
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    Via phone

    Our phone number is 1.617.253.3400. That's it. That's the number you'd call, and we'll pick up as long as it's between 9AM and 4PM ET, Monday ... it's here, you can watch this true and factual documentary video of

  • Clubs, activities, and athletics

    active than you think. Don't take our word for it—watch Kylie Y. ’19 and AJ ... of clubs, organizations, and activities covering every imaginable topic ... 's the typical newspaper, radio station, and literary journal that you
  • Apply / Parents and educators

    For parents

    that marks the transition out of childhood and into adult responsibility.[/intro] The college search and application process should be about one thing ... child shares the fundamental values and priorities and feels comfortable
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    Arts & music

    arts theater, and our music education ranges from conservatory ... [intro]More than half of all undergraduates take part in arts and music classes each year. Our campus features more than 3,500 noted works
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    Admissions statistics

    people understand complex systems and make informed decisions. So, a few years ago, we began publishing our own admissions statistics, which went ... . Holistic admissions It is important to understand that these numbers do not determine our

  • Schedule your campus visit

    In-person info sessions and tours We offer two types of campus visits each week. Info session and student-led tour: Our info sessions are ... accommodate groups of 6–50 people in our regular information sessions and tours
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    Athletics & recreation

    United States. About a quarter of our students are varsity athletes, and many more participate in club and intramural sports, as well as general fitness and recreation.[/intro] Varsity athletics With 33 varsity sports

  • MIT visits you

    [intro]Not everyone can take the time to come to MIT, so we do our ... you can learn more about MIT and see if it may be right for you.[/intro] You will often find us at NACAC college fairs and hosting information
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    Other videos

    , and Centers, the basic organizational entities that constitute MIT."]DLCs[/annotation]have a YouTube channel where they post videos about teaching, research, and ... our favorite videos produced by other offices that highlight the humans
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    Clubs & activities

    , or about 1 for every 10 undergraduates. If you don't find an existing club or organization to match your interests, it's easy to start your own, and get together with your friends to nerd out however your heart

  • Student life at MIT

    (and often do) speak at length about our students, but why not get to ... likely get 4,500 unique answers from each of our undergrads as to what a “day in the life of an MIT student” looks like for them—and that's part

  • Next steps

    [intro]You made it to the end of our virtual visit experience! We hope it helped you get to know MIT and the students that make this place ... @mit.edu and you’ll be matched with a current student who can answer your

  • Online info sessions

    peek from above Explore the MIT campus and the surrounding area with our ... hall trivia and MIT history, to our favorite ramen shops and thrift ... be an MIT student? Send an email to [email protected] and you’ll be
  • Apply / Transfer applicants

    The transfer application

    application for fall entry is due March 1, 2026. Only U.S. citizens and U ... all of your secondary/high school, college, and university transcripts ... recommendation: We recommend that one letter of recommendation come from a math or
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    Global education

    , work, or service abroad. MISTI MIT International Science and Technology ... , and labs for research or work a teaching program where students teach ... , and perform service around the world.[/intro] As an MIT student, you
  • Discover / About MIT

    Basic facts

    [intro]MIT's primary purposes are teaching and research with relevance to the practical world and transforming society for the better. To that end, we seek the best possible community of scholars (and humans
  • Help / Contact

    Via email

    Our email address is [email protected]. If you email that address, then we'll sort out who needs to respond and [annotation note="We get about 70,000 emails a year that are answered by a dedicated staff of about
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    Undergraduate research

    presentations, and even the occasional invention—and you can take part for pay or ... research, for pay or for credit, during their undergraduate years.[/intro] In 1969, Margaret MacVicar, then a 26-year-old MIT professor (and
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    General Institute Requirements

    curriculum and foundation for the rest of your education.[/intro] William ... practical discovery and improvement.” To achieve this diverse education ... in mathematics, physics, biology, and chemistry (see these videos