Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts
🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1861🔗 www.mit.edu
MIT's Cambridge campus is anchored by the iconic Great Dome atop Building 10, with all first-year students required to live in dormitories since 2002, most commonly Maseeh Hall, MIT's largest dorm, or Baker House, designed by famed Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.
Enrollment
4,535
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,134
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 29 - August 29, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
5%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Professional movers are on campus to assist first-year students during scheduled move-in times. Parking spaces in front of Random Hall along Massachusetts Avenue serve as a temporary loading zone - parallel park briefly, then move to designated parking once unloaded. REX (Residence Exploration) begins the same day as move-in, giving you a chance to explore MIT's different residential communities before settling in - FYRE (First-Year Residence Exchange) lets you request a building swap afterward if you'd prefer a different community.
August 29 - August 29, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Maseeh Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Baker House
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Massachusetts Institute of Technology's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
Orientation & REX (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 29 - September 2, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$19,800
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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