MIT Blood Drive Appointments

2020 Drives Cancelled

Due to COVID-19, and the related closure of campus, and cancellation of activities, our planned drives for May through the end of 2020 hasvebeen cancelled. It is too soon to know the status of our February 2021 drive, but we'll post information when we know more.
If you would like to donate blood in the mean time, you can search the Red Cross site for drives in your area (anywhere in the United States). Local area hospitals may also be accepting blood donations. For those of you who are on campus and considering donating blood, please make sure that you do not violate any of the terms of the agreement that allows you to be on campus in the process of donating.

Starve a mosquito -- Donate blood at the MIT Blood Drive

The American Red Cross Blood Services has been working with the volunteer students and staff of MIT ARCTAN to collect units of blood from the MIT community. They visit MIT five times every year. We ask for your help in meeting constant demand for blood in our region. It is MIT policy to allow employees time off with pay to donate blood at the drives that are sponsored on campus. Scheduling an appointment allows the Red Cross to better prepare for the drive and will help make donations faster. Thank you very much for your time and support.

Make an Appointment for Faster Service!

Please note: you are eligible to donate if your last donation was prior to December 30, 2019.
Our last blood drive ended on November 26, 2019
Please see the Red Cross site for a more complete list of eligibility guidelines, including travel restrictions.

Make an appointment for our February Drive
Monday February 24, 2020 (1pm - 6pm)
Tuesday February 25, 2020 (8am - 1pm)
Tuesday February 26, 2020 (1pm - 6pm)
Thursday February 27, 2020 (1pm - 6pm)
Friday February 28, 2020 (1pm - 6pm)
Location: This blood drive will be held in La Sala de Puerto Rico, Second Floor, MIT Student Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to donate blood?

Am I eligible to donate?

What will happen to my blood after the donation?

How can I get email notifications of blood drives at MIT?

When else will there be a blood drive at MIT?

Where is the MIT blood drive located?

Please direct any specific questions about donating to 1-800-448-3543 (1-800-GIVE-LIFE) or send email to blood-drive-signup.

To make, change, or cancel an appointment complete the form above.

If you are interested in volunteering at this blood drive or future drives please send email to blood-drive-managers. For other volunteer opportunities with the American Red Cross, please see the MIT ARCTAN home page.