MIT expects that all students come to the Institute for a serious academic purpose and expects them to be responsible individuals who conduct themselves with high standards of honesty and personal conduct. Disappointments in this expectation have been rare. Therefore, it is MIT's policy to maintain rules and regulations consistent with efficient administration and the general welfare of the MIT community.
Fundamental to the principle of independent learning and professional growth is the requirement of honesty and integrity in conduct of one's academic and nonacademic life. Maintenance of a healthy living and learning environment requires that all members of the community exercise due respect for the basic rights of one another.
Cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, and other forms of academic dishonesty are considered serious offenses for which disciplinary penalties can be imposed.
Early in the term, the instructor should inform students of expectations regarding academic conduct in the subject. See the information on Term Regulations earlier in this section.
Some academic offenses by students can be handled directly between the faculty member and the students involved. In some cases, it may be necessary for the department head to review, or otherwise to assist in, the resolution of the matter. When a dispute cannot be resolved satisfactorily within the department, or if it seems appropriate, a complaint against a student can be brought to the Committee on Discipline or the Office of the Dean for Student Life, as explained in the section on Complaint and Disciplinary Procedures.
The Academic Integrity Handbook, a guide for students published by the Office of the Dean for Undergraduate Education, contains additional information that may be helpful to students and faculty (http://web.mit.edu/academicintegrity/).
Harassment of any kind is not acceptable behavior at MIT; it is inconsistent with the commitment to excellence that characterizes MIT's activities. MIT is committed to creating an environment in which every individual can work, study, and live without being harassed. Harassment may therefore lead to sanctions up to and including termination of employment or student status.
Harassment is any conduct, verbal or physical, on or off campus, that has the intent or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's or group's educational or work performance at MIT or that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational, work or living environment. Some kinds of harassment are prohibited by civil laws or by MIT policies on conflict of interest and nondiscrimination (see relevant sections of Policies and Procedures).
Harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or age includes harassment of an individual in terms of a stereotyped group characteristic, or because of that person's identification with a particular group.
Sexual harassment may take many forms. Sexual assault and requests for sexual favors that affect educational or employment decisions constitute sexual harassment. However, sexual harassment may also consist of unwanted physical contact, requests for sexual favors, visual displays of degrading sexual images, sexually suggestive conduct, or offensive remarks of a sexual nature.
The Institute is committed under this policy to stopping harassment and associated retaliatory behavior. All MIT supervisors have a responsibility to act to stop harassment in the areas under their supervision.
Any member of the MIT community who feels harassed is encouraged to seek assistance and resolution of the complaint. To implement the policy on harassment, MIT provides a variety of avenues by which an individual who feels harassed may proceed, so that each person may choose an avenue appropriate to his or her particular situation. Institute procedures are intended to protect the rights of both complainant and respondent, to protect privacy, and to prevent supervisory reprisal.
MIT's policy on harassment appears in the guide Dealing with Harassment at MIT, which is available on the website at http://web.mit.edu/communications/hg/. General complaint procedures are described in MIT Policies and Procedures Section 9.6, and on the website at http://web.mit.edu/policies/9.6.html.
In accordance with Massachusetts state law (Chapter 269:17–19), the Institute has adopted the following policy statement on the crime of hazing:
The term 'hazing' shall mean any conduct or method of initiation into any student organization, whether on public or private property, which willfully or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health of any student or other person. Such conduct shall include whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the weather, forced consumption of any food, liquor, beverage, drug or other substance, or any other brutal treatment or forced physical activity which is likely to adversely affect the physical health of any student or other person, or which subjects such student or other person to extreme mental stress, including extended deprivation of sleep or rest or extended isolation.
Pursuant to the law, "any person who is identified as a principal organizer or participant in the crime of hazing shall be punished by a fine of not more than three thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both."
[Any person who] knows that another person is the victim of hazing as defined [above] and is at the scene of such crime shall, to the extent that such person can do so without danger or peril to himself or others, report such crime to [MIT Police or] an appropriate law enforcement official as soon as reasonably practicable. [Any student who] fails to report such crime shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.
The Office of Student Life Programs or the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation will provide a copy of the law to the heads of all groups, teams and student organizations. Each group, team or organization shall distribute a copy of the law to each of its members, plebes, pledges or applicants for membership. It shall be the duty of each such group, team or organization, acting through its designated officer, to deliver annually to the Office of Student Life Programs (with exception of varsity teams and club sports, that may deliver acknowledgements to the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation) an acknowledgement stating that such group, team or organization has received a copy of the law, that each of its members, plebes, pledges, or applicants has received a copy of the law, and that such group, team or organization understands and agrees to comply with the provisions of this section and sections 17 and 18. Copies of the law are available at the Office of Student Life Programs and the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation.
MIT considers acts of hazing to be extremely serious offense to the community and will treat offenders accordingly. The Institute considers the practice of "showering," in which students are placed in the shower against their will by other individuals, as a form of hazing; therefore, "showering" is prohibited.
Alcohol abuse and the use of illegal drugs can significantly affect the MIT community. Such use and abuse is harmful to relationships and family life, work and creativity, and study and research. The Institute is committed to assisting members of the MIT community in facing the challenges of drug use and alcohol abuse, and a list of resources is included at the end of this section.
In response to this concern and pursuant to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 and the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, MIT has a comprehensive program to prevent the use of illegal drugs and the abuse of alcohol. MIT reviews its program biennially to determine its effectiveness, implement any necessary changes, and ensure that the required disciplinary sanctions are consistently enforced.
MIT observes all laws and regulations governing the sale, purchase, and serving of alcoholic beverages by all members of its community and expects that these laws, regulations, and procedures will be adhered to at all events associated with the Institute. The unlawful possession, use, manufacture, distribution, or sale of illicit drugs or alcohol by any MIT student or employee on MIT property or as part of or in connection with any MIT activity is prohibited. This includes activities on the MIT campus, in MIT independent living groups, in any work area, and at off-campus functions sponsored and supported by MIT or any of its affiliated groups.
The acquisition, possession, transportation, and consumption of alcohol by individuals under 21 years of age is prohibited by law and Institute policy.
MIT students and employees are subject to all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, as well as all MIT drug and alcohol policies, including policies set forth in the MIT's Policies and Procedures manual (9.3.2 Policy Regarding the Use of Alcohol; 9.3.3 Policy Regarding a Drug-Free Workplace), MIT's Personnel Policy Manual (3.1.3 Policy Regarding the Use of Alcohol; 3.1.4 Policy Regarding A Drug-Free Workplace at MIT), the Institute's Alcohol Policies and Procedures (http://web.mit.edu/alcohol/), and other applicable rules and policies, when adopted.
Legal Sanctions. Local, state, and federal law prohibits the unlawful possession, use, distribution, and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs. Criminal penalties for violation of such laws range from fines to imprisonment for terms up to and including life in prison.
Financial Aid. A student will be ineligible for financial aid if the student is convicted of an offense under federal or state law involving possession or sale of a controlled substance, provided the conduct occurred while the student was enrolled and receiving financial aid. Ineligibility will run from the date of conviction for the following periods of time:
A student can regain eligibility by successfully completing an approved drug rehabilitation program.
Institute Sanctions. Members of the MIT community who are found to be in violation of the Institute's alcohol and/or drug policies will face disciplinary action up to and including expulsion for students, discharge/termination for employees, and/or referral for legal prosecution in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Disciplinary sanctions may also include completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program.
Violations of the Drug Free Workplace Act. Federal law requires that all employees engaging in the performance of work supported by a federal grant or contract must, as a condition of employment, notify the Institute of any conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five days after the conviction. Failure to report a conviction is grounds for dismissal. The Institute must notify the contracting party or granting agency within 10 days after receiving notice from the employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. At MIT, notification of the federal agencies will be made by the Office of Sponsored Programs. Federal law also requires that, within 30 days of receiving notice of a conviction, MIT impose a sanction on the convicted employee or require satisfactory participation in an approved drug treatment program, or both. Department heads and other supervisors, in consultation with the Human Resources Office, will have the responsibility for any disciplinary action, or for requiring participation in an approved drug treatment program, or both.
The health consequences of alcohol abuse and substance use may be immediate and unpredictable, such as fatalities associated with alcohol poisoning and drug overdose, or more subtle and long term, such as liver and brain damage associated with the prolonged use of alcohol.
In addition to health-related problems, alcohol abuse and substance use are associated with financial difficulties, interpersonal conflicts, domestic violence, deterioration of the family structure, accidental injuries or fatality, and may significantly impact academic and work performance.
Alcohol and Other Depressants (barbiturates, sedatives, and tranquilizers): Alcohol, tranquilizers, and sedatives are all considered depressants. These drugs depress the central nervous system by mimicking either the brain's natural sedating chemicals or by diminishing the brain's natural ability to produce stimulating chemicals. Short-term effects: Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior; even low doses significantly impair judgment and coordination. Moderate to high doses cause significant impairments in higher mental functions, severely altering a person’s ability to learn and remember information. Very high doses can cause respiratory depression and death. The effects of other depressants are similar to those of alcohol: large doses can cause slurred speech, poor motor coordination, altered perception, psychosis, hallucinations and paranoid delusions, coma, or death. Long-term effects: Long-term effects of using alcohol include addiction, depression, accidents as a result of impaired ability, ulcers, gastritis, pancreatitis, fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, chronic active hepatitis, and cirrhosis. Long-term use of other depressants can also lead to addiction, including both physical and psychological dependence. Regular use over time may result in a tolerance to the drug. Withdrawal symptoms may range from restlessness, insomnia, and anxiety, to convulsions and death.
Nicotine: Nicotine, one of more than 4,000 chemicals found in the smoke from tobacco products, is the primary component in tobacco that acts on the brain. Nicotine is absorbed through the skin and mucosal lining of the mouth and nose or by inhalation in the lungs. Nicotine increases the levels of dopamine in the brain. The acute effects of nicotine dissipate in a few minutes, causing the smoker to continue dosing frequently throughout the day to maintain the drug's pleasurable effects and prevent withdrawal. Effects of use include addiction, high blood pressure, emphysema, heart and lung disease, and cancer.
Marijuana: THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) stores itself in the fatty tissue of the brain, reproductive organs, liver, lungs, and spleen, where it causes tissue damage and hinders normal body function. In the brain, THC widens the gaps between nerve cells causing decreased transmission of impulses. This can result in speech problems, memory and learning problems, physical impairment, and can interfere with judgment, and cause difficulty thinking and solving problems. Use can also elevate anxiety and cause a panic reaction. Long-term use can cause permanent memory problems. There is also an increased risk of developing respiratory problems including, but not limited to, cancer.
Stimulants (Cocaine, Amphetamines,“speed,” “uppers”): Cocaine use interferes with reabsorption of dopamine causing euphoria, which constricts blood vessels, dilates pupils, and increases heart rate and blood pressure. Effects: Acute cardiovascular or cerebrovascular emergencies such as heart attack or stroke can result from use, regardless of frequency. Cocaethylene, created by the liver when cocaine and alcohol are used, increases the chance of sudden death. Addiction, lung damage, depression, paranoia, and toxic psychosis are also possible. Similar risks are presented by the use of speed and uppers.
Ecstasy (MDMA): Ecstasy is a synthetic drug, and is similar to both methamphetamine and mescaline, which is a hallucinogenic. It mainly affects the body by affecting neurons that use the chemical serotonin, which can greatly affect mood, aggression, sexual activity, sleep, and sensitivity to pain. In high doses, MDMA can interfere with the body's ability to regulate temperature, which can lead to a sharp increase in body temperature (hyperthermia), resulting in liver, kidney, and cardiovascular system failure.
Hallucinogens (PCP, LSD): PCP is a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water or alcohol. LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is manufactured from lysergic acid, which is found in ergot, a fungus that grows on rye and other grains. The effects of these substances are unpredictable, and depend on the amount taken, the user's personality and mood, and the surroundings in which the drug is used. Short-term effects: These drugs alter users perception of time and space by changing the way the brain interprets stimulus. They also increase heart rate and blood pressure, which can lead to coma, or heart and lung failure. High doses can cause symptoms that mimic schizophrenia, such as delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, disordered thinking, a sensation of distance from one’s environment, and catatonia. Speech is often sparse and garbled. PCP can be addictive. Long-term effects: Flashbacks can occur days, months, or even years after use. Users can also experience decreased motivation, prolonged depression, increased anxiety, increased delusions and panic, and psychosis such as schizophrenia or severe depression.
Narcotics (Opium, morphine, codeine, heroin): Narcotics include opium, opium derivatives, and semi-synthetic substitutes of opium derivatives. Narcotic use is associated with a variety of unwanted effects including drowsiness, inability to concentrate, apathy, lessened physical activity, constriction of the pupils, dilation of the subcutaneous blood vessels causing flushing of the face and neck, constipation, nausea and vomiting, and most significantly, respiratory depression. As the dose is increased, the subjective, analgesic (pain relief), and toxic effects become more pronounced. Short-term effects: Short term effects include restlessness, irritability, loss of appetite, nausea, tremors, and drug craving. Long-term effects: Long term effects include addiction, accidental overdose, risk of hepatitis and AIDS infection from contaminated needles.
Prescription Drug Abuse: The most commonly misused prescription drugs are: Painkillers (codeine, Ocxycontin, Vicodin, Demerol); CNS depressants (Nembutal, Valuim, Xanax); and stimulants (Ritalin, Dexedrine, Adherol). Short-term effects: Stimulants and CNS depressants present risks for irregular heartbeat, greatly reduced heart rate, seizures, dangerously increased body temperature, and can cause aggressive or paranoid behavior. Long-term effects: The greatest risk from these drugs is the significant chance for dependence. This can lead to greater doses and increased frequency of use. Attempting to cease use without proper medical help after dependence has been established can be dangerous and even fatal.
Inhalants (gas, aerosols, glue, nitrites, nitrous oxide): Inhalants are breathable chemical vapors that produce psychoactive effects. A variety of products common in the home and in the workplace contain substances that can be inhaled:
Short-term effects: These chemicals slow down the body’s functions, and can cause momentary intoxication which, if continued, can lead to stimulation, reduced inhibition, and ultimately loss of consciousness. Using solvents or aerosol sprays can induce heart failure and death, known as “sudden sniffing death.” This effect is mostly associated with butane, propane, and chemicals in aerosols. Long-term effects: These chemicals can cause severe damage to the brain, liver, and kidneys. Specifically, they can cause hearing loss, peripheral neuropathies (limb spasms), central nervous system damage, and even bone marrow damage.
GHB: GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) is a central nervous system depressant. It is made from gamma butyrolactone and sodium or potassium hydroxide, which means that it is essentially degreasing solvent or floor stripper combined with drain cleaner. In liquid form it is usually clear and looks like water. GHB and two of its precursors, gamma butyrolactone (GBL) and 1,4 butanediol (BD) have been characterized as predatory drugs used to commit acts of sexual violence. Effects: Abuse of GHB can cause amnesia, coma and/or seizures, inability to move, or impaired speech. There is also a risk of death, especially when combined with alcohol or other drugs.
A variety of resources exist for alcohol and other drug prevention, education, counseling, and referral.
For alcohol, drug, or other health related information, programs, speakers, and presentations available, as well as other resources provided by MIT or agencies in the Cambridge/Boston community:
For confidential counseling, referral, treatment, or recovery information:
For confidential on-campus support and recovery groups:
All members of the MIT community are expected to conduct themselves with proper respect for one another and for each other's property.
Improper use of Institute property or facilities, including keys, computers, telephones, and so forth, or misuse of MIT's name, or violation of Institute regulations, may result in disciplinary proceedings within the Institute, or legal proceedings outside of MIT, or both.
Off-campus misconduct may be a basis for MIT action if the Institute considers that such misconduct impinges on the well being or functioning of the Institute. The Institute reserves the right to determine its jurisdiction on a case-by-case basis. Student status in no sense renders an individual student immune from the jurisdiction of civil or criminal courts and other governmental authorities. MIT actions will take into account applicable law as well as the policies and procedures of the Institute and the standards of behavior expected of members of the educational community.
MIT handles internally some incidents that might give rise to civil or criminal liability. This is done with the understanding by the outside community that MIT deals seriously with such offenses. As is the case for many universities, local authorities often rely on MIT to resolve such issues as long as the internal policies and procedures are effective and adequate. MIT action by itself, however, does not preclude the possibility of other judicial remedy.
If an infraction causes a student to be involved both in Institute disciplinary proceedings and in criminal proceedings, and if an Institute decision might prejudice the court case, the Institute will usually hold its final decision in abeyance until after the criminal proceedings have been concluded.
For more information, contact the Office of Student Mediation and Community Standards (OSMCS), Room W20-507, 617-253-7848.
Students who believe that they have been treated improperly for any reason are encouraged to raise their concerns. Difficulties with other students can be pursued within the living group, department head, other appropriate venues or groups, or the Office of Student Mediation and Community Standards (OSMCS), Room W20-507, 617-253-7848. Students may also bring concerns to the attention of an ombudsperson in the Office of the President.
It is Institute policy that individuals will not be reprimanded or discriminated against for initiating an inquiry or complaint and that the rights of the individual against whom a complaint is made will be protected.
Anyone in the MIT community—including individual students, faculty members, and employees of the Institute—may bring a formal complaint against a student to the Committee on Discipline (COD). The COD reviews cases of academic offenses, violations of Institute regulations and standards, and other infractions alleged to have been committed by students.
A formal complaint against a student must be submitted in writing to OSMCS. The charge and its documentation are transmitted to the chair of the COD. After a review of the documentation, the chair will decide whether or not a hearing by the COD is warranted, and, if so, if such hearing should be by the full committee (COD hearing), a COD panel, or an administrative review. The COD has the authority to impose any sanction it deems appropriate. Possible sanctions include, by way of example, reprimand, informal probation, formal probation, suspension, and expulsion. Sanctions may also include requiring direct restitution and/or designated service to the community. Detailed procedures are available at http://web.mit.edu/committees/cod/.
This procedure serves also as the grievance procedure for students as required by Title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1972 with regard to grievances arising out of alleged discrimination on the basis of sex, and for disabled students alleging failure to comply with Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries concerning the Institute's policies and compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title IX and Section 504) may be directed to the vice president for human resources, Room E19-291, 617-253-6512.
A complaint against anyone employed by MIT may go to the immediate or higher supervisor of the apparent offender, or to the Human Resources Office on campus or at Lincoln Laboratory.
A description of the complaint procedures for persons employed at MIT is included in Policies and Procedures. Refer to the guide Dealing with Harassment at MIT for the rules and regulations of the COD as well as procedures for formal hearings of the Office of the Dean for Student Life. Both publications are available in the Information Center, Room 7-121, and on MIT's website.
Voter registration forms and instructions are available in the Student Services Center, Room 11-120, and at the registration location on fall and spring term Registration Day.
MIT's Student Information Policy governs the circumstances under which, and the persons to whom, student information may be disclosed, as well as students' rights to access their own records and to challenge their accuracy. As required by federal law, this policy includes the rights and privacy protections provided by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Title 20, US Code, section 1232g, often referred to as "FERPA" or the "Buckley Amendment").
The following summarizes in general terms the major student rights under FERPA. For more detailed information, the policy in its entirety should be consulted. The full text of MIT's Student Information Policy may be found on the web at http://web.mit.edu/policies/sip/, or in printed form at the MIT Libraries and at the MIT Information Center, Room 7-121.
Under FERPA, education records include most tangible materials, including computer records, maintained by MIT that relate directly to an identifiable student currently or formerly enrolled at MIT. These include admissions records, grades, most course work, exams, UROP records, disciplinary records, and financial aid records, as well as gender, nationality, race, ethnicity, and identification photographs. Education records do not include directory information, as described below, or those records of Institute faculty and staff members that are made for, and restricted to, their personal use. Other kinds of information, such as medical and law enforcement records, are also excluded from the definition of education records. These are sometimes governed by other laws and/or policies.
Under FERPA, a student has the right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that it authorizes disclosure without consent.
Disclosure Within MIT. Under one FERPA exception, individually identifiable information contained in a student's education records may, without the student's consent, be disclosed within MIT to Institute officials with a legitimate educational interest, meaning officials who need that specific information in order to fulfill their professional responsibilities. A school official is a person employed by the Institute in an administrative, supervisory, academic, or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the Institute has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the MIT Corporation; or a student serving on an official committee, or assisting other school officials in performing their tasks. In addition, victims of crimes of violence will be informed of the outcomes of disciplinary proceedings about those incidents.
Disclosure Outside MIT. As a general rule, individually identifiable information contained in a student's education records may be disclosed to persons outside MIT only with the student's prior, written consent. MIT discloses education records without a student's consent to other schools in which the student seeks enrollment or is enrolled. The student has the right, upon request, to a copy of the records disclosed to another school. Although parents normally are not entitled to review students' education records without the students' consent, appropriate MIT representatives may consult with parents and others in emergencies when health and safety issues so require. Disclosure may also be made without consent to government agencies or in accordance with legal process only to the extent required by law.
Directory Information. A student's name, term and permanent home address, MIT office address, term phone number, term email address, course, year and registration type, degrees received, dates of attendance, and for an intercollegiate athletic team member, height and weight, is designated as a student's "directory information." This information may be disclosed within and outside of MIT without a student's consent. Students have the right to require that some or all of their directory information not be disclosed (except as otherwise permitted under FERPA) by following the instructions on WebSIS. In order to prevent publication in the printed Student Directory published each fall this request must be made at the very beginning of the fall term.
A student has the right to review his or her own education records within 45 days after making a written request to the department or unit that maintains the records, to the registrar, to the Office of the Dean for Undergraduate Education, or to the Office of the Dean for Graduate Students, identifying the records the student wishes to inspect. The appropriate MIT official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the MIT official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed. The right to access includes the right to obtain copies. The right does not, however, extend to portions of a student's education records that relate to other identifiable students.
A student has the right to request the amendment of information in his or her education records that the student believes is inaccurate or misleading. Such a request may be made to the custodian of the record, to the Office of the Dean for Undergraduate Education, or to the Office of the Dean for Graduate Students and should clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and state why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the requested amendment is not made, MIT will notify the student of this decision and that the student has the right to a hearing concerning the requested amendment. Additional information on the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when he or she is notified of the right to a hearing. If the correction is not made as a result of the hearing, the student may include his or her own statement in the record. Because grades and evaluations are the result of academic judgment, they are not subject to this type of challenge.
A student has the right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education concerning alleged failures by MIT to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, US Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington DC, 20202-5920.
Parking facilities at MIT are extremely limited. Students are advised to avoid bringing an automobile to MIT if possible. In general, the Institute cannot provide parking for freshmen. Parking space is allocated to upperclass students as available in the Westgate lot through Residence Life and Student Life Programs, Room E19-429. Graduate student residents may obtain MIT approval through the Graduate Residential Life Office in Room E19-429. Students living off campus should contact their departmental administrative office for parking permit approval. Students with disabilities who have parking requests should see the Medical Department, or the Disabilities Services Department, for approval.
Students who plan to bring motor vehicles to Cambridge should take careful note of the information regarding pertinent Massachusetts laws distributed with registration material. In addition, since the rate of car thefts in this state is one of the highest in the nation, serious consideration should be given to equipping automobiles with anti-theft devices.
The MIT Parking and Transportation office is located in Room W20-022. Visit its website at http://web.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/.