programs

Freshman Urban Program (FUP)

Coordinator Application

Program Description

The Freshman Urban Program (FUP) is a service-focused community-exploring program aimed at introducing freshmen to MIT and to life in an urban college environment. Participants have the opportunity to get to know each other and their counselors through fun and focused public service activities. Besides acclimating incoming students to their new environment, FUP enables them to explore and begin to understand the needs of the Cambridge/Boston communities, and the role that students can play in meeting these needs through leadership and service. FUP is an MIT Public Service Center program.

Coordinator Expectations

The FUP Coordinator positions are wonderful leadership opportunities. Two undergraduate coordinators work with PSC staff to plan and lead the program. Anyone interested is welcome to apply for the coordinator team; prior experience with FUP is preferred, but not required.

Coordinators have the support of approximately 14 upperclassman counselors who assist with student interaction and development.  Counselor applications will be accepted in February 2010. 

The coordinator commitment starts in spring 2010, when coordinators will review applications and interview potential counselors (February/March), organize counselor trainings (April) and plan counselor bonding events (May).  Coordinators will spend approximately 25 hours on these activities over the spring semester.

During summer 2010, coordinators will work closely with PSC staff to plan the logistics of the FUP program, and a commitment of 5-10 hours a week is required for each coordinator, as is attendance at weekly check-in meetings. It is strongly preferred that both coordinators are on or near campus over the summer; however it is required that one coordinator be here.

FUP 2010 will be held August 19-28, 2010, during freshman pre-orientation, and coordinators are expected to have no other time commitments during this period.

Applications are due Friday, November 20.

Interviews will be held November 30-December 4, 2009 and selections will be made before the end of fall semester.

Questions? Email fup-staff@mit.edu.