MIT's residential housing system includes 20 residence halls housing over 5,300 students, faculty and guests. The Housing Office strives to provide safe, high-quality residential facilities to support the academic and social interactions of our students, faculty and guests.
Our programs and services include:
- Coordination of housing assignments for undergraduates, graduates, families, visitors and guests
- Resources to help students, faculty and staff find housing off-campus
- Full-time staff in each hall devoted to daily operations, housekeeping and maintenance
- Fulfillment of maintenance and repair requests (in less than 24 hours)
- Multi-million dollar renovation and construction projects designed to ensure that our facilities are in the best shape possible
- In-house Information Technology (IT) staff to monitor wired and wireless network connectivity
- After hours staff on-duty between 4pm — 8am to respond to any issues that may arise
- Overnight security personnel
Together with our partners in Residential Life we provide our residents with a place to call home.
Graduate & Family Housing
Our graduate residential system consists of 5 residence halls that are a unique mix of dormitory and apartment style housing, 2 family housing apartment buildings, and live-in positions within the undergraduate living groups. All of our graduate housing is located within ten minutes walking or biking distance of most classrooms and libraries.
Undergraduate Housing
The diversity of lifestyles and cultures within the residential system reflects that of our student body. MIT's undergraduate residence program helps students find a living environment where they can thrive personally, socially and academically. To speak with an undergraduate housing coordinator about single undergraduate housing, please visit W59-200, call 617-253-2811 or email residence@mit.edu.
Off-Campus Housing Service
Many students enjoy the convenience of MIT-affiliated living options but others prefer to live off-campus. The Off-Campus Housing Service helps students, as well as faculty and staff, to locate alternative housing in the greater Boston area. The Off-Campus Housing Web site contains rental listings, information on the area, furniture resources, legal information and other related services.