Do graduate students have orientation?
Many graduate programs and groups host separate orientation programs for new students. Some are elaborate, multi-day affairs that include tours of field sites around the state, while others are a simple, half-day of lectures and discussion.
What is graduate orientation?
About Graduate Student Orientation Sponsored by Graduate Studies, Graduate Student Orientation (GSO) is an overview for new graduate students, consisting of online modules and videos to help new students prepare for some of the expected and unexpected aspects of graduate school.
Is it hard to get into MIT engineering grad school?
MIT is an extremely competitive school for graduate applicants. In 2016, MIT’s acceptance rate for all grad programs was just 13 percent. We can therefore say that it’s usually quite difficult to get accepted to grad school at MIT.
Where do grad students live MIT?
Housing Options & Rates
| Residence | Building Type | Furnished |
|---|---|---|
| Ashdown House Building NW35 235 Albany Street Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 253-2961 | Single students | Yes |
| Edgerton House Building NW10 143 Albany Street Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 253-4954 | Single students and couples | No |
What do you wear to a business school orientation?
Casual Attire. Informal, and includes: t-shirt, golf shirt, relaxed sweater or blouse, denim, shorts, sneakers, and sandals.
Do MIT grad students live on campus?
More than 2,000 single graduate students live in MIT’s six campus graduate houses. Three of those houses are able to accommodate graduate students and partners. Two campus apartment complexes accommodate over 400 graduate and undergraduate students with partners and/or children.
Does MIT have family housing?
MIT has two residences dedicated to family housing, the Graduate Tower at Site 4 and Westgate. Couples also have the option to apply for housing in Edgerton House, Sidney-Pacific and 70 Amherst Street.
What do grad students wear?
You will need one casual dress, such as a wrapdress or a summer dress, which could work for BBQs, dates, social events, and also be dressed up with a cardigan for teaching, and one elegant dress, a sheath or a little black dress, that can be worn for presentations, dinners, and special events.
Should I bring a backpack to college orientation?
Carry a large purse or backpack, so you won’t have to carry around all your new school stuff in your hands. You are provided food during your orientation, so don’t start freaking out about packing snacks! Throughout the day there will be allotted time for lunch and snacks.
When do new MIT International Students have to go to ISO?
All new MIT international students must attend an ISO Orientation Session before the start of the Fall 2021 semester. The ISO will offer only online sessions for new students in the Fall 2021 due to COVID-19 protocols. Students may wish to attend a session in advance of arrival to campus.
Where do I find the orientation schedule for MIT?
Your ISO Advisor will contact you to confirm the schedule. The schedule for MIT First Year Orientation for all first year undergraduates, which occurs after the ISO International Undergraduate Orientation, is available on the MIT Office of the First Year website.
Is the iso orientation program mandatory for undergraduates?
New International Undergraduate Students will attend mandatory Fall 2021 ISO International Undergraduate Student Orientation Program. A copy of the schedule is available here. You will receive additional notification from your ISO Advisor confirming the time and Zoom link information.
