New Students Get Involved @ MIT! Once you get a handle on your academics, you will find that you have time to get involved at MIT. Getting involved is a great way to do the things that you enjoy, to give your life important balance and a great way to meet people who are interested in the same things you are. You might want to get involved in dorm or campus government. You might want to continue your involvement in volunteer work. You might want to get involved in club sports. The options at MIT are endless!

Academics are important! Getting involved gives you a chance to blow off some steam, make friends and keep things in balance. You’ll meet other freshmen as well as upperclass students. You’ll make important MIT connections that will surprise you when they are important to your future…you never know! You can get involved in things that take a little time to begin with as you get your bearings…..and then you may find that you can take on more – check it out and see what works for you!

Take a look at these options:

• Activities Midway - MIT boasts of over 300 student groups and organizations, so be sure to check out this Orientation program, it will be Listed in The Hitchhiker’s Guide (Orientation Guide).
• Asian Student Resources
• Black Student Union
• Class Council - Watch for your Class Council web site!
• Club Sports
• Dorm Governments Check out the dorm websites on the “Links” page!
• DormCon The Dormitory Council
• Graduate Student Council
• Leadership Development Leadershape
• Intramural Sports
• lbgt@MIT
• Latino Cultural Center
• MedLINKS Volunteer
• MIT Intrafraternity Council
• MIT Panhellenic Association
• Public Service Center
• Religious Groups
• Undergraduate Association
• UPOP Undergraduate Pre Orientation Program

Want to learn about more ways to get involved on campus? Check out the "Get Involved" section of this website.