FAQs
If my student needs to mail some belongings to MIT before they arrive on campus, are there storage options available?
If your student needs to have baggage sent to Cambridge prior to their arrival, you must make arrangements with a separate storage company. You cannot ship directly to MIT for…I would like to start making summer travel arrangements – what date will my student need to be on campus?
We strongly discourage families from making travel arrangements before they have confirmed their student’s arrival date. Depending on a variety of factors, including athletics, international status, and FPOP participation, arrival dates will…How many classes do you recommend transfer students take?
Although upperclassmen are not on a credit limit, we caution you to take a reasonable workload in your first semester at MIT. Classes are rigorous regardless of your college preparation…Will I receive financial aid if it takes me more than 3 years to complete my degree?
While MIT expects transfer students to complete their degree in 3 years, some transfer students might need an extra semester or more to complete their degree requirements. You do not…What class year will I be a part of (e.g. freshman, sophomore, etc.) when I transfer to MIT?
All transfers to MIT have 3 years (6 semesters) to graduate. Whether you transfer in the fall or the spring of your sophomore year, you are admitted and classified as…What type of furniture is already in the dorm and what size beds so that I know what to buy?
Dorms usually have a desk with drawers, a chair (wooden; you might consider getting a cushion for it), a twin XL mattress (extra-long mattresses) and bed frame (sheets/linens not included),…What type of transportation does MIT provide for students?
Most students walk from their dorm to main campus. Those who live in dorms that are farther from main campus often have their own bikes. The Institute provides several shuttle services through…How do I get to MIT from Logan Airport?
If you don’t want to take a taxi cab (at least $40), take the MBTA from the airport to MIT. Look for the Silver Line, which is actually a bus.…When do FPOPs programs take place?
A: The programs run from Wednesday, August 25- Saturday, August 28 or Wednesday, August 25- Sunday, August 29. There are a few exceptions and each has its own start time. Please read the…