Orientation

Graduate Student Orientation, Fall 2023

Important information for admitted graduate students can be found on the Admitted Student Resources page.

Additional helpful information is provided by the Graduate Student Council (GSC) Orientation Committee.

Day/Deadline Event/Requirement Contact
Jul. 10 Fall Student Bills will be posted to WebSIS: no paper bills to be mailed. Credit for Fall Math Department financial aid awards, with few exceptions, should appear in the system by this time. Any "late payment fee" resulting from a delay in entering financial awards will be cancelled once the financial award is processed. Other fees, such as the $203/term Student Life Fee and Housing expenses, are solely the responsibility of each student. Student Financial Services
(617) 258-8600
(617) 258-0700 (FAX)
July Graduate Medical Report forms must be completed and submitted to MIT;
Requests for waiver of medical/accident insurance due. Be sure to read all "New Student" information about MIT Health.
MIT Health
(617) 253-1777
(617) 253-4121 (FAX)
Aug 1 1st Payment of Fall Student Bills or payment in full due. Student Financial Services
International students to check in at ISO: sign up for an immigration info session. Obtain clearance to register. International Students Office
ISO check-in form
(Completed Online)
All incoming students must obtain an MIT photo ID card. International Students must be cleared by ISO before obtaining an MIT ID card.

Complete the I-9 process. More information, including the I-9 form, can be found at hrweb.mit.edu/i-9
Atlas Service Center
Building E17-106
Sun., Aug. 27 MIT Graduate Student Orientation Week begins. Graduate Student Council (GSC)
Fri., Sep. 1 Department of Mathematics Orientation Meeting. 10:30am, Room 2-190
Mon., Sept. 4 LABOR DAY: a federal holiday—all MIT offices closed as well as banks, post offices, libraries and other public buildings.  
Tue., Sep. 5 Registration Day, MIT
Wed., Sept. 6 1st day of classes at MIT, Fall 2023