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Meet Our Staff

You’re here to succeed, personally, professionally and academically. We’re here to help make that happen – our mission is you!

Office Hours:
In Person Drop-in Meetings: Monday – Thursday 9 AM – 3 PM
Virtual Meetings: Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM

Contact Us:
Room: 7-103 and 7-104
firstyear@mit.edu
+1-617-253-6771

Are you an upper-level student at MIT? The Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC), which houses the Office of the First Year, is here to support you beyond your first year. Learn more at advising.mit.edu.

Laura Harvey

Laura Harvey

Staff Associate, Advising and New Student Orientation

Jocelyn Heywood

Jocelyn Heywood

Assistant Dean, Advising & Academic Performance

Shelly Isaac

Shelly Isaac

Senior Administrative Assistant

Valerie Nam

Valerie Nam

Staff Associate, Advising and New Student Programming

Michael Santoro

Michael Santoro

Assistant Dean, Advising & New Student Programming

Elizabeth Young

Elizabeth Young

Associate Dean & Director, First Year Advising & Programming