Mission

The MIT Office of Minority Education
The mission of the OME is to recognize and propagate academic excellence among students of underrepresented minority groups, with the ultimate goal of developing leaders in the academy, industry, and society.

The OME supports MIT’s academic mission of providing the best possible education for all students and serving the nation’s need to have underrepresented or underserved students in science and engineering fields pursue higher education and success in these fields.  Because a diverse student body is essential to this mission, the OME supports students from underrepresented or underserved groups, including African American, Native American, and Latino students.  However, all students are welcome.

We introduce students to the complexities of MIT, assist them with challenging courses, and provide them with vital research and industry experience and connections.  We also listen to their ambitions and invite them to explore opportunities, serving as a crucial social nexus and source of guidance.  Our goal is to help students achieve excellence in their work and balance in their lives, from matriculation to graduation.

An MIT education is comprehensive, demanding—and worthwhile.  Through our programs and our community of scholarship and support, the OME equips students to thrive in this competitive environment and succeed in the world beyond.