FAQ / Life and culture
Can I really become an EMT?
If the psets aren't keeping you busy enough you can become an EMT while at MIT!
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FAQ / Life and culture
What other student activities can I do?
You can do anything we already offer on campus, or you can start your own "thing" at MIT! Check out Campus & Student Activities to see what's going on around campus, or check out a list of active groups from -
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 / Academics and research
Can first-year students conduct research?
the world. MIT offers research in every field you can imagine, and ... ) can participate in research through the Undergraduate Research -
FAQ / Academics and research
How can I get a course catalog?
MIT has an online course catalog called the Bulletin that provides details about MIT, the campus, and undergraduate programs, including requirements and course descriptions for majors/minors. -
FAQ / Visit
How can I contact the Registrar’s Office?
The MIT Registrar’s Office provides registration status for enrolled students, college transcripts, and other official forms and certifications. -
FAQ / Visit
Where can I find a campus map?
Behold, whereis.mit.edu. Just search for rooms (“admissions”), services (“public parking”), or whatever else you might need. -
FAQ / First-year application
How can I explain my special circumstances?
We understand that everyone has a unique story and that we can’t possibly cover every “what if” in an FAQ section. The MIT application allows plenty of room for you to tell us about any special circumstances regarding -
FAQ / Prepare for MIT
Can you recommend some academic competitions?
It’s great that you’re searching for programs to challenge yourself academically. We have info on science olympiads, science fairs, robotics competitions, and maker opportunities on our STEM programs page. -
FAQ / Academics and research
Can I take a summer session?
During the regular Summer Session, MIT offers a limited selection of the subjects available in the academic year, as well as a few subjects designed for special interests and needs… -
FAQ / Academics and research
What schools can I cross-register with?
If you find something that you’re interested in studying that isn’t available at MIT, you have the option to cross-register at Harvard, Wellesley College, and MassArt. -
FAQ / Prepare for MIT
Where can I find parent info?
We understand that helping your child find the right college is a daunting task and that many things have to be considered. We have information and advice that we hope… -
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… -
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 / Transfer
Can transfer applicants submit supplemental materials?
There is no expectation for you to submit additional documents beyond the required application. For transfer applicants, we accept a maximum of two additional supplemental letters of recommendation from teachers,… -
FAQ / First-year application
Can I take a gap year?
We encourage students to take a gap year to explore and grow. Every year we have a number of students apply to MIT after a gap year and more students… -
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… -
Blog / MIT Life
You can get anything you want… ...excepting Alice. Or a good blog entry.
each one was, I can only offer you this news, which has me excited beyond -
Blog / MIT Life
You can’t live without clean water Alfinio's sustainable water initiative
Nobody can. We can mobilize and make this happen! Help eradicate the most prevalent and preventable problem in developing areas around the ... challenges faced by the people of Jazmín. Here you can see houses on the hill -
FAQ / Academics and research
Can I study Global Change Science/Climate?
The MIT Center for Global Change Science (CGCS) at MIT was founded to address fundamental questions about climate processes with a multidisciplinary approach. The Center’s goal is to improve the…