Featured Events Schedule

Find below a schedule of the featured events occurring during Campus Preview Weekend (CPW). To see the complete schedule of events, including classes, parties, lectures, open-houses, tours, performances, etc., click on the links to the daily schedules below.

These schedules are subject to change; they are updated frequently as new events are added and information evolves.

There is no one correct way to experience CPW or one schedule that is right for everyone - you will have to choose your own events and navigate your own way through the weekend. If you are unsure what to do, ask your host, other current students, or someone at the CPW Help Desk - they can provide guidance and advice.

PARENTS: Don't miss the Parent Connector Drop-In on Saturday, April 18th at 7:30 in the Barker Library Reading Room (Room 10-500).

Complete Daily Schedules (click on the days below to see a complete list of CPW events, including Featured Events)
Thursday, April 16
Friday, April 17
Saturday, April 18
Sunday, April 19

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Event Type Legend
A Academic/Research Event D Dormitory Event R Arts Events P Event Especially for Parents
S Athletic Event G Religious Event T Campus Tour O Student Organization Event
C Class M Underrepresented Minority Event F Fraternity/Sorority/Living Group Event * Featured CPW Event

Thursday, April 16 – Featured Events Only (see daily schedules for complete list of events)
Time Type Event Title Location Description
9:00am-12:00am * CPW Registration and Help Desk Student Center, 2nd Floor, La Sala de Puerto Rico
9:00am-5:00pm * UROP Tours Sign-up Sign up in the Student Center, 2nd Floor, La Sala de Puerto Rico See first-hand the accessible and cutting edge research opportunities available to MIT undergraduates! A complete list of tour descriptions will be available at registration. Tour sign-up required to participate. Sign up at CPW registration in La Sala de Puerto Rico. Limit one tour per student; first-come, first-served. For general information about the UROP program, come to the UROP discussion panel Friday, April 17th at 11:00am in Kresge Auditorium (W16).
9:00am-5:00pm *P Parent Hospitality Lounge Student Center, 2nd Floor, La Sala de Puerto Rico Grab a cup of coffee or tea and chat with current MIT parents as well as other parents of MIT prefrosh. Also, learn about the MIT Parents Association and the Parent Connector Network from current volunteers and staff.
9:30am-4:30pm * Financial Aid Appointments Sign up in the Student Center, 2nd Floor, La Sala de Puerto Rico Have questions regarding your financial aid package or the financial aid process in general? Either get your questions answered immediately by the Financial Aid Counselor on-hand or schedule a 20-minute appointment to speak one-on-one with a Student Financial Services representative. Visit the Student Financial Aid desk in the Student Center, 2nd Floor, La Sala de Puerto Rico. (Scheduled appointments will be held in 11-120, the Student Services Center.)
10:00am-11:00am *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
10:30am-11:30am *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
11:00am-12:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
11:30am-12:30pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
12:00pm-1:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
12:30pm-1:30pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
1:00pm-2:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
1:30pm-2:30pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
2:00pm-3:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
2:30pm-3:30pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
2:30pm-4:00pm *DP Residential Life Information Session Kresge Auditorium (W16) Come to this session for your introduction to Residential Life at MIT. Our on-campus residential community boasts 12 residence halls, 38 fraternities, sororities and independent living groups as well as a wide variety of dining services. Karen Nilsson, Senior Associate Dean for Residential Life, will lead a discussion covering life in residences, residential support offerings, activities, dining options, roommate matching and more. We'll equip you with the most important questions you'll want to ask this weekend as you explore the Institute and tell you where to go to find the answers.
3:00pm-4:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
3:30pm-4:30pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.ry.
4:00pm-5:00pm *AP Student Opportunities to Go Global Panel Room 26-100 This panel of administrators, faculty, and students will help you understand the range of international opportunities available to students to go global and the resources they can utilize to pursue their interests. The panel will also answer questions about specific programs, scheduling an experience abroad, safety and funding.
4:00pm-5:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
5:00pm-8:30pm *P Featured House Dining for Parents Various Locations Check out MIT's House Dining options in Ashdown House (NW35) - 6-8pm; Baker House (W7-100) - 5:30-8:30pm; McCormick Hall (W4-100) - 5:00-8:00pm; Next House (W71-100) - 5:30-8:30pm; and Simmons Hall (W79-100) - 5:00-8:00pm. Bring your CPW Parent Meal Voucher (available at registration) and your meal is free!
5:30pm-7:15pm *M Minority Student Discussion & Dinner Walker Memorial (50), Morss Hall Enjoy great food and meet students from the African American, Latino, and Native American communities. Hear about clubs, events, and organizations with which you could be involved, as well as personal stories of life as a student of color at the Institute.
5:30pm-7:15pm *PM Minority Parent Reception Stata Center (32), 4th Floor, The R and D MIT welcomes parents to its African American, Latino, and Native American communities. You are invited to join campus administrators, faculty, current students, and parents to learn more about the campus, student resources, and support services. Guest speakers from throughout the community will share their insight and experiences.
6:00pm-8:30pm *P Featured House Dining for Parents Various Locations Check out MIT's House Dining options in Ashdown House (NW35) - 6-8pm; Baker House (W7-100) - open until 8:30pm; McCormick Hall (W4-100) - open until 8:00pm; Next House (W71-100) - open until 8:30pm; and Simmons Hall (W79-100) - open until 8:00pm. Bring your CPW Parent Meal Voucher (available at registration) and your meal is free!
7:00pm-8:00pm *A Prelaw Panel Room 4-153 This panel discussion will provide Prelaw students the chance to hear from MIT alumni/ae who are currently attending law schools in the Boston/Cambridge area. This is an opportunity to learn about programs, ask questions, and gain insight regarding the application process.
7:00pm-8:30pm *P Featured House Dining for Parents Various Locations Check out MIT's House Dining options in Ashdown House (NW35) - 6-8pm; Baker House (W7-100) - open until 8:30pm; McCormick Hall (W4-100) - open until 8:00pm; Next House (W71-100) - open until 8:30pm; and Simmons Hall (W79-100) - open until 8:00pm. Bring your CPW Parent Meal Voucher (available at registration) and your meal is free!
7:30pm-8:45pm *P Parent Welcome Room 26-100 Stu Schmill, Dean of Admissions, Donald Sadoway, John F. Elliott Professor of Materials Chemistry, and Phillip Clay, Chancellor and Professor of City Planning, welcome the Class of 2013 parents to Campus Preview Weekend.
8:30pm-9:30pm * CPW Student Welcome & Pre-frosh Icebreaker Rockwell Cage, Building W33 The official welcome for the Class of 2013! This will be the first time that all of your prospective MIT classmates will be together - a great opportunity to begin meeting each other.
9:30pm-12:00am * CPW Festival Johnson Athletics Center, Building W34 MIT students welcome you to the community. Experience what makes us unique and what MIT students do for fun.
Friday, April 17 – Featured Events Only (see daily schedules for complete list of events)
Time Type Event Title Location Description
9:00am-10:30am *A President's Welcome and Keynote Faculty Lecture Kresge Auditorium, Building W16 President Susan Hockfied welcomes you to the keynote lecture, delivered this year by Angela Belcher, Germeshausen Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and Biological Engineering. In 2006, Belcher (BS, PhD) was named 2006 Research Leader of the Year and a member of the annual Scientific American 50, the magazineÕs annual list of individuals, teams, companies and other organizations whose accomplishments demonstrate outstanding technological leadership. Belcher was recognized for Òthe use of custom-evolved viruses to advance nanotechnology.Ó See page 86 for more information about Dr. Belcher.
9:00am-5:00pm *P Parent Hospitality Lounge Student Center, 2nd Floor, La Sala de Puerto Rico Grab a cup of coffee or tea and chat with current MIT parents as well as other parents of MIT prefrosh. Also, learn about the MIT Parents Association and the Parent Connector Network from current volunteers and staff.
9:00am-8:00pm * CPW Registration and Help Desk Student Center, 2nd Floor, La Sala de Puerto Rico
9:30am-4:30pm * Financial Aid Appointments Sign up in the Student Center, 2nd Floor, La Sala de Puerto Rico Have questions regarding your financial aid package or the financial aid process in general? Either get your questions answered immediately by the Financial Aid Counselor on-hand or schedule a 20-minute appointment to speak one-on-one with a Student Financial Services representative. Visit the Student Financial Aid desk in the Student Center, 2nd Floor, La Sala de Puerto Rico. (Scheduled appointments will be held in 11-120, the Student Services Center.)
10:00am-5:00pm * UROP Tours Sign-up Sign up in the Student Center, 2nd Floor, La Sala de Puerto Rico See first-hand the accessible and cutting edge research opportunities available to MIT undergraduates! A complete list of tour descriptions will be available at registration. Tour sign-up required to participate. Sign up at CPW registration in La Sala de Puerto Rico. Limit one tour per student; first-come, first-served. For general information about the UROP program, come to the UROP discussion panel TODAY at 11:00am in Kresge Auditorium (W16).
10:30am-1:00pm *P MIT Medical Open House MIT Medical, Building E25, Atrium/Lobby Drop in at the Medical Department to learn more about the wide variety of health services available on campus as well as MIT student insurance coverage. Clinical staff, senior administrators and students will be on hand to answer any questions.
10:30am-1:00pm *AP Career Development Center Open House Room 12-170 How do you... find a summer internship or a job after graduation? write a resume? apply to graduate school? Come to our office where staff members will be on hand to talk about the wide variety of services and support we offer students. Also learn about the F/ASIP program for Freshman!
10:30am-1:00pm *AP Global Education Office Open House Room 12-189 Come to the Global Education and Career Development Center and learn more about research, internships, public service projects and study abroad opportunities. Also, learn about distinguished fellowships such as the Fulbright, Rhodes, Marshall and more!
10:30am-1:00pm *AP Pre-Professional Advising Open House Room 12-185 Come to the Global Education and Career Development Center and meet with staff members to discuss services offered for PreHealth and PreLaw students.
11:00am-12:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
11:00am-12:00pm *APM Introduction to OME and Interphase Student Center (W20), 3rd Floor, Twenty Chimneys The staff of the Office of Minority Education (OME), along with past Interphase participants, will provide an overview of the office's programs and services, and discuss the benefits of attending the 2009 Interphase Program. Parents are encouraged to attend.
11:00am-12:00pm *AP Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Panel Discussion Kresge Auditorium (W16) Come learn about all aspects of UROP at MIT, including how to participate, what type of research is appropriate, what to expect from the program, and more. Discussion will center on the experiences of the UROP student panel as moderated by UROP staff. Plenty of time will be allowed for questions and answers, so bring your questions!
11:30am-12:30pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
11:30am-1:00pm * Women's Leadership Brunch: Perspectives of Undergraduate Women Leaders @ MIT Student Center (W20), 3rd Floor, Mezzanine Lounge Join us for brunch and meet some amazing young women at MIT. Be inspired by the stories of female undergrads and alumnae who will share their perspectives of the MIT experience, talk about how they have been a leader in our community, and offer useful advice for being successful in college. The first 50 admitted women to attend this event will receive a special gift.
12:00pm-1:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
12:30pm-1:30pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
1:00pm-2:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
1:00pm-2:00pm *P Financial Aid and Student Financial Services Session for Parents Kresge Auditorium (W16) Parents and students are welcome to attend this background presentation on the hows, whys and whens of financial aid at MIT -- how we determined your financial aid award, when your supplemental forms are due, how to pay your balance, how to find on-campus student employment, and how your online student account will work. Director of Student Financial Aid, Daniel Barkowitz, will address these issues and more, as well as answer your questions. (Opening entertainment courtesy of Techiya.)
1:30pm-2:30pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
2:00pm-2:40pm *P Academic Programming and Support: A Student Life and Learning Panel Kresge Auditorium (W16) The first in a series of four panels for parents. Learn about the many kinds of interactions that occur between students and faculty at MIT, and the wonderful collaborative environment in which they work and study together. Bring your questions about academic support, advising and guidance. Daniel Hastings, Dean of Undergraduate Education, will be joined by campus administrators as well as a current student, to address questions.
2:00pm-3:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
2:00pm-4:00pm *AR Academic/Arts Fair Johnson Athletic Center, Building W34 Undergraduate students and academic department/program representatives as well as students, faculty, and staff from MIT's arts community will be on hand to provide information about the variety of majors and programs offered at MIT.
2:00pm-4:00pm *S Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation Fair Rockwell Cage, Building W33 Meet educators, coaches and athletes, and learn all about the physical education, recreation, intramural, club and athletic programs and opportunities at MIT.
2:30pm-3:30pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
2:40pm-3:20pm *P Student Activities, Athletics, and Leadership: A Student Life and Learning Panel Kresge Auditorium (W16) The second in a series of four panels for parents. There's more to life than just academics. Learn about the many ways students get involved in and lead campus activities and athletics that help to enhance areas of intellectual, personal and social development. Chris Colombo, Dean for Student Life, campus administrators, and students will answer your questions.
3:00pm-4:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
3:30pm-4:10pm *P Physical and Mental Health and Well Being: A Student Life and Learning Panel Kresge Auditorium (W16) The third in a series of four panels for parents. From MIT Medical to Student Support Services, MIT's campus features a widespread and multi-layered care system for the mind, body and spirit. Dr. David Diamond, Associate Medical Director of MIT Medical, along with representatives of Mental Health, Health Promotion and Wellness, and MIT Student Support Services will discuss their interdependent roles and answer questions.
3:30pm-4:30pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
4:00pm-4:30pm *P Overview of TechCASH & Dining Dollars Student Center (W20), 2nd Floor, Lobdell Dining Hall Two 30-minute presentations beginning at 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm. TechCASH and Dining Dollars are MIT debit accounts, a.k.a the "Campus Currency." Attend this presentation to learn more about TechCASH and Dining Dollars, how to fund these accounts, and about how students use these accounts on campus.
4:00pm-5:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
4:10pm-4:50pm *P The Urban Campus - Safety and Security: A Student Life and Learning Panel Kresge Auditorium (W16) The fourth in a series of four panels for parents. What does MIT do to ensure the safety of its students both on and off campus? How does MIT integrate into the urban landscape of Boston and Cambridge? John DiFava, Chief of Campus Police, and others will address these issues and answer your questions.
4:30pm-5:00pm *P Overview of TechCASH & Dining Dollars Student Center, 2nd Floor, Lobdell Dining Hall Two 30-minute presentations beginning at 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm. TechCASH and Dining Dollars are MIT debit accounts, a.k.a the "Campus Currency." Attend this presentation to learn more about TechCASH and Dining Dollars, how to fund these accounts, and about how students use these accounts on campus.
5:00pm-5:30pm *P Campus Dining Information Session Student Center, 2nd Floor, Lobdell Dining Hall On-campus dining options at MIT include cafes, house dining rooms, convenience stores and even food trucks. Locations represent various cuisines, service styles and options for diners. Attend this presentation to learn more about dining at MIT.
5:00pm-6:30pm *DO Dorm Life @ MIT: Straight-Talk from Students Stata Center (32), Room 32-123 At MIT, we don't assign you a place to live -- you get to choose it for yourself. Your dorm will be much more than a place to sleep; it will be your home, your social life and the support system that gives you the strength to succeed here. Come hear discussion about all aspects of residential life at MIT from the students who live here. This is intended to be an entirely open and honest conversation and Q&A session between prefrosh and upperclassmen; parents are encouraged to attend the parent panel on Saturday from 10:15-11:45 am in 10-250.
5:00pm-6:30pm *P Parent Reception with Parent Connectors and Alumni Association Walker Memorial (50), Morss Hall Sponsored by the MIT Parents Association and the MIT Club of Boston, this reception is your chance to meet and mingle with Parent Connectors, Educational Counselors and other MIT Alumni. Presenters include Kim Vandiver '75, Dean for Undergraduate Research.
5:00pm-8:30pm *P Featured House Dining for Parents Various Locations Check out MIT's House Dining options in Baker House (W7-100) - 5:30-8:30pm; McCormick Hall (W4-100) - 5:00-8:00pm. Bring your CPW Parent Meal Voucher (available at registration) and your meal is free!
6:00pm-8:30pm *P Featured House Dining for Parents Various Locations Check out MIT's House Dining options in Baker House (W7-100) - open until 8:30pm; McCormick Hall (W4-100) - open until 8:00pm. Bring your CPW Parent Meal Voucher (available at registration) and your meal is free!
6:30pm-8:00pm *P Meet the Bloggers Student Center (W20), 2nd Floor, Lobdell Dining Hall Be the ÒFirst!Ó to meet the people behind the 50x50 pixel jpegs -- the real mitadmissions.org bloggers. The current student bloggers will be there -- including Yan, Shannon, Ahmed, Chris M and Chris S, Snively, Paul, Cristen, Keri, Jess, Kim, Laura and Lulu -- as will the staff bloggers, including Matt, Daniel, Kim, Mikey and Quinton. As is the tradition, root beer floats will be served.
7:00pm-8:30pm *P Featured House Dining for Parents Various Locations Check out MIT's House Dining options in Baker House (W7-100) - open until 8:30pm; McCormick Hall (W4-100) - open until 8:00pm. Bring your CPW Parent Meal Voucher (available at registration) and your meal is free!
8:30am-10:00am *P Insight for Parents by Parents Room 10-250 A panel of current MIT parents will be on hand to share their insights and answer your questions. Sponsored by the MIT Parents Association.
9:00am-5:00pm *P Parent Hospitality Lounge Student Center, 2nd Floor, La Sala de Puerto Rico Grab a cup of coffee or tea and chat with current MIT parents as well as other parents of MIT prefrosh. Also, learn about the MIT Parents Association and the Parent Connector Network from current volunteers and staff.
9:00am-8:00pm * CPW Help Desk Student Center, 2nd Floor, La Sala de Puerto Rico
Saturday, April 18 – Featured Events Only (see daily schedules for complete list of events)
Time Type Event Title Location Description
9:30am-4:30pm * Financial Aid Appointments Sign up in the Student Center, 2nd Floor, La Sala de Puerto Rico Have questions regarding your financial aid package or the financial aid process in general? Either get your questions answered immediately by the Financial Aid Counselor on-hand or schedule a 20-minute appointment to speak one-on-one with a Student Financial Services representative. Visit the Student Financial Aid desk in the Student Center, 2nd Floor, La Sala de Puerto Rico. (Scheduled appointments will be held in 11-120, the Student Services Center.)
10:00am-11:00am *A F/ASIP Information Session (Freshman/Alumni Summer Internship Program) Room 32-123 Learn more about this seminar, which provides freshmen with career development training, the cultivation of professional skills, and the opportunity to gain internship or research experience with an MIT alumni mentor. Information sessions will include an overview of program goals and details of seminars, a student panel of former F/ASIP students sharing their experiences, and a Q&A session.
10:00am-11:00am *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
10:15am-11:45am *DP Housemasters' Residential Living Panel for Parents Room 10-250 Learn more about the different housing options available to your son or daughter and hear from Housemasters and others who support residence life at MIT.
10:30am-11:30am *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
11:00am-12:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
11:30am-12:30pm *AP Prehealth Panel Room 32-123 Come hear a panel of current MIT prehealth students and MIT alums in local medical schools share their experience and advice. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions and learn about the resources available for individuals interested in a health profession career.
11:30am-12:30pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
12:00pm-12:30pm *P Overview of TechCASH & Dining Dollars Student Center (W20), 2nd Floor, Lobdell Dining Hall Two 30-minute presentations beginning at 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm. TechCASH and Dining Dollars are MIT debit accounts, a.k.a the "Campus Currency." Attend this presentation to learn more about TechCASH and Dining Dollars, how to fund these accounts, and about how students use these accounts on campus.
12:00pm-1:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
12:30pm-1:00pm *P Overview of TechCASH & Dining Dollars Student Center (W20), 2nd Floor, Lobdell Dining Hall Two 30-minute presentations beginning at 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm. TechCASH and Dining Dollars are MIT debit accounts, a.k.a the "Campus Currency." Attend this presentation to learn more about TechCASH and Dining Dollars, how to fund these accounts, and about how students use these accounts on campus.
12:30pm-1:30pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
1:00pm-2:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
1:00pm-3:00pm *O Student Activities Fair Johnson Athletics Center, Building W34 MIT has more than 400 student activity groups, many of which will be on hand at the Activities Fair to answer your questions.
1:30pm-2:30pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
2:00pm-3:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
2:00pm-3:30pm *DP Housemasters' Receptions Various Undergraduate Residences Still have questions for Housemasters? You are invited to receptions in Baker House, Burton-Conner House and Simmons Hall to meet their Housemasters and ask questions about life in MIT's residences. Check at the front desk of these three houses for room location. Complete information will also be available at the Housemasters' Residential Living Panel for Parents at 10:15am Saturday in Room 10-250.
2:00pm-5:00pm *DP Residence Open Houses/Tours Undergraduate Dormitories Visit the undergraduate dorms, take tours, and find out as much as you can about each of your unique living options for next year. Prefrosh and parents are strongly encouraged to move from dorm to dorm on their own. For those who wish for more structure, guides will be available at each dorm's front desk to help you navigate from one dorm to the next. See schedule below for specific times and events at various dorms.
2:30pm-3:30pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
3:00pm-4:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
3:30pm-4:30pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
4:00pm-5:00pm *T Campus Tour Student Center, 2nd Floor Departing on the hour and the half hour from Wiesner Student Art Gallery.
4:00pm-5:45pm *M Minority Student Barbeque Kresge BBQ Pits (outside W16) Come enjoy some of Boston's best barbeque! MIT students of color will be on hand to share their experiences about life at MIT.
5:30pm-8:30pm *P Featured House Dining for Parents Baker House (W7) Check out MIT's House Dining options in Baker House (W7-100). Bring your CPW Parent Meal Voucher (available at registration) and your meal is free!
6:00pm-7:30pm *RP CPW Closing Remarks and Variety Show Kresge Auditorium, Building W16 The last send-off and our chance to bid you adieu as you head back home. In addition, come watch various MIT talent perform for you - including hip-hop, Indian, and breakdancing, a cappella, juggling, drumming, and more! We hope you enjoyed your MIT experience!
6:00pm-8:30pm *P Featured House Dining for Parents Baker House (W7) Check out MIT's House Dining options in Baker House (W7-100). Bring your CPW Parent Meal Voucher (available at registration) and your meal is free!
7:00pm-8:30pm *P Featured House Dining for Parents Baker House (W7) Check out MIT's House Dining options in Baker House (W7-100). Bring your CPW Parent Meal Voucher (available at registration) and your meal is free!
Sunday, April 19 – Featured Events Only (see daily schedules for complete list of events)
Time Type Event Title Location Description
8:00am-2:00pm * CPW Checkout and Evaluations Student Center, 2nd floor, La Sala de Puerto Rico Come say goodbye to your new friends in the admissions office, and fill out a short form to let us know what you thought of your weekend at MIT.