Understanding MIT Resources
The information in this section should help you put available resources into context.
THE DEANS’ OFFICES
The "Deans’ offices," are comprised of staff members who serve the academic and student life needs of MIT undergraduates. Staff members in these offices are deans, some are program coordinators, and others are undergraduate advisors. Staff specialties include: professional counseling, career services, physical education, conflict management/discipline, residential life, student activities, academics, and student financial services.
The Office of the Dean for Student Life (DSL)
Offices reporting to the Dean for Student Life work to enhance co-curricular experiences and the campus community. The Dean for Student Life, Larry Benedict, oversees the following offices and departments:
Visit the Dean in Room 4-110, x3-4052 or browse the DSL website at: http://mit.edu/dsl/.
Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation (DAPER)
DAPER staff manage and support the physical education program, club sports, and varsity/intramural athletics If you want to organize fitness or athletic programs, start a new intramural team, or take your advising group to a game, DAPER staff can assist you.
Check out the DAPER Staff Directory on-line at: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/department/staff_directory.html, email athletics@mit.edu or visit the DAPER website at: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/.
The Campus Activities Complex (CAC) and the Office of Campus Dining
CAC provides event coordination services, building management, tenant and information services, and administers the campus-dining program. CAC sponsors educational, social and community programs such as the CAC Program Board, the MIT Hobby Shop, the Office of Special Community Services, and the Student Art Association.
CAC staff can provide assistance with organizing programs outside of residence halls, and can connect you with the Student Art Association. Campus Dining can help you determine appropriate nutrition and food-related topics for RBA programming and can help answer questions your advisees may have about MIT meal plans.
For more information, visit the CAC in W20-500, x3-3913, or check out the CAC website at: http://web.mit.edu/campus-activities/www/.
For information on Dining@MIT, please visit: http://mit.edu/dining/.
Student Support Services (S3)
The counseling deans assist students with personal, administrative, or academic problems or with special issues related to being a woman, a minority, or LBGT (Lesbian, Gay or Transgendered). They can also help with medical or psychiatric referrals. All their support is strictly confidential. In addition, Student Support staff members can help you develop programs to address specific advisee concerns. Seek S3 assistance if you have concerns about one of your advisees.
Visit S3 in Room 5-104, x3-4861 or check-out their website at: http://web.mit.edu/counsel/www/.
Housing and Student Life Programs (H & SLP)
H & SLP supports MIT housing systems and campus life. H & SLP dedicates itself to helping MIT undergraduate and graduate students thrive while living at MIT. The office coordinates graduate and undergraduate housing assignments, fosters community within MIT’s residence halls and FSILGs (Fraternities, Sororities, and Independent Living Groups), and offers an off-campus housing service.
The Student Life Programs area of H & SLP provides support and advice to a variety of programs and activities, including MIT’s 300+ recognized student activities, community service and volunteerism, and lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgendered (LBGT) students.
Visit H & SLP in W20-549, x3-6777or check-out their websites at: http://web.mit.edu/housing/ and http://web.mit.edu/slp/.
The MIT Card Office
You use your MIT Card for meal plans, library checkouts, and access to MIT buildings. New students receive their cards when they arrive. To replace lost cards or add money to a dining account, go to the Student Services Center (11-120) or MIT Dining (W20-507)
Visit the MIT Card Office in the basement of W20, contact them at: x3-3475, or explore their website at: http://web.mit.edu/mitcard/.
Office of the Dean for Undergraduate Education (DUE)
The Dean for Undergraduate Education, Daniel Hastings, a tenured faculty member from Aero/Astro, oversees the central Institute offices that support (surprise!) undergraduate education, including:
Visit the Dean in Room 4-110, x3-6056 or explore the DUE website at: http://web.mit.edu/due/.
The Office of Undergraduate Advising and Academic Programming (UAAP)
The UAAP oversees programs related to first-year advising and undergraduate academics, such as:
In addition, the UAAP provides staff support to the faculty Committee on Academic Performance (CAP).
Why would an RAA or AA go to the UAAP? To assist your fellow residents in the areas of academic advising, tutoring, study skills, time management, and general information about undergraduate academic resources.
Visit UAAP staff in Rooms 7-103 and 7-104 or contact us at x3-6771, or uaap-www@mit.edu.
Admissions
The Admissions Office recruits and selects undergraduates. For graduate students, its role is administrative; the academic departments do recruitment and selection.
The Admissions Office is located in Room 3-108. For specific admissions information and answers to commonly asked questions visit: http://web.mit.edu/admissions/www/.
MIT Career Development Center
The MIT Career Development Center helps students understand the relationship between what they do at MIT and their life after graduation. Staff can help you explore career options, apply to graduate or professional (pre-law, pre-med) school, develop interview and resume writing skills, find a summer job, find internships, study abroad or find employment after graduation. For more information, visit Room 12-170, x3-4733 or explore their website.
Minority Education, Office of (OME)
OME provides academic support and enrichment programs primarily for minority students. Services include tutorials, small groups on enhancing study skills, time management seminars, academic seminars (for which students can receive credit), and mentoring programs with engineers and scientists in industry.
Visit OME staff in Room 4-113, x3-5010 or check out their website.
Student Financial Services (SFS)
SFS maintains student accounts, sends monthly bills, answers questions about financial transactions, discusses financial options with students and their families, administers MIT’s financial aid program and provides loan counseling, and access to job listings through the Student Employment Office.
Its stinks to owe money to anyone…so make sure this office is on your list of places to visit with your advisees. Helping your freshmen learn about money management is one of the best things you can do.
Visit SFS in the Student Services Center, Room 11-120.
Student Services Center (SSC)
SSC staff members are available to answer questions about student financial and academic records, to help you with routine transactions, and to provide referrals. Go to the SSC to obtain copies of your transcript, get account refunds, update your meal plan, replace your ID card, and submit required registration materials (Add/Drop forms, etc.).
Visit the SSC in Room 11-120, contact their staff at x8-8600 or explore the SSC website.
MIT Medical
MIT Medical is a large health service center that offers a wide array of services to the MIT community from Allergy treatment to X-Ray, as well as, clinical internal medicine, pediatrics, OB-GYN, and mental health services.
Evening appointments are available in many services on certain days. Unlike the traditional model of college health services that focuses on the provision of student care, MIT Medical integrates student health care with services to staff, faculty, retirees, and their families. In addition, Medical’s Center for Health Promotion and Wellness provides a variety of health training classes and sponsors a number of support groups for all members of the MIT community.
Visit MIT Medical in Building E23, x3-4481 or explore the Medical website.
For specific information on programs and services provided by MIT Medical’s Center for Health Promotion and Wellness, please visit the Center's website.
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