FAQ / Academics and research
When was MIT founded?
Ok, this is probably more info than anyone wants regarding the founding of MIT, but you asked!
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Blog / Admissions
There’s something happening here what it is ain't exactly clear
Working on a big project. A big awesome project. Can't tell you what it is. But here's a sneak peak. Make of it what you will. -
Blog / About Decisions
More For Admitted Students The Class of 2011 directory.
Beginning today, admitted students can log into MyMIT for the Class of 2011 guestbook directory (post your picture!). And also, feel free to use this entry's fresh comments space for more admitted students -
Blog / About Decisions
For EA Admitted Students A quick update.
Beginning today, admitted students can log into their MyMIT portal for new content, including a Class of 2010 guestbook directory (post your picture!). And also, feel free to use this fresh comments space for -
Blog / Admissions
MTB Party Pic & TechTV CPW Coverage Some fun ways to remember the weekend...
this past weekend. I hope you guys had as much fun as I did! A quick update before I depart for a few days of vacation... First, a big thanks to ... Bloggers party. If I shrink it down to fit here, you won't be able to -
Blog / Hacks
A quick plug
It had been quite a while since I looked at MIT's online Hack Gallery. But now, I look, and I notice that while they aren't completely up to ... for some of the hacks, since the last time I went to the site. Well done -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Open Thread: Admitted
YOU GOT IN!!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKMxRBYQs5k Feel free to drop a note yelling in the comments below, but also, and more importantly, remember to go celebrate and be happy with your loved ones. -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Open Thread: Admitted
YOU GOT IN!!! Feel free to drop a note yelling in the comments below, but also, and more importantly, to go celebrate and be happy with your loved ones. -
Blog / How to Boston and Beyond
Up To Snow Good PSA: IT'S SNOWING
a storm is coming, are you listening in killian, the snow is glistening a wonderful fight our snowman's a sight walking in a winter wonderland -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Open Forum for Admitted Students
your future classmates. FYI, the reply form and CPW portlet in MyMIT will live in a day or two. -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Open Forum for Waitlisted Students
In the near future, we'll have some advice and information here on the blogs about being waitlisted. In the meantime, feel free to use this forum to discuss anything waitlist-related. -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Open Forum for Waitlisted Students
In the near future, we'll have some advice and information here on the blogs about being waitlisted. In the meantime, feel free to use this forum to discuss anything waitlist-related. -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Deferred A forum for students who were deferred.
In the near future, we'll have some advice here on the blogs for students who have been deferred. In the meantime, feel free to use this forum to chat. -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Open Thread: Deferred An open thread for deferred students.
In the coming weeks, the blogs will have some thoughts & advice about being deferred. In the meantime, feel free to use this post's comments space to discuss anything deferral-related. -
Blog / Admissions
MITES, RSI and WTP applications due next week The three high school summer programs hosted by MIT have their application deadlines next week.
juniors who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science ... ), sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education and MIT, is a rigorous academic program which emphasizes advanced theory and research in mathematics -
Blog / Decisions Day Threads
Deferred Posting for deferred students.
In the coming weeks, the blogs will have some thoughts & advice about being deferred. In the meantime, feel free to use this post's comments space to discuss anything deferral-related. -
FAQ / Life and culture
Who was the first woman graduate?
In 1873, shortly after MIT's opening in 1865, Ellen Swallow Richards became MIT's first woman graduate (and later its first woman instructor). Richards' work testing drinking water supplies and water contaminants made -
FAQ / Prepare for MIT
What is MITES Summer?
interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering. -
FAQ / First-year application
Does MIT offer a foundation year?
MIT does not offer a foundation year program. Students currently enrolled in a foundation year program may apply for first-year admission if their foundation year is not considered the first year of university in -
FAQ / Interview
Do alumni conduct interviews?
MIT's Alumni Association is involved with everything MIT—from providing admission interviews all over the world, to sharing in commencement ... most diverse, talented, and invigorating communities in the world.