There are lots of places students can turn for informal support, including graduate residents, academic administrators, housemasters, advisors, coaches and other students. Works closely with MIT Medical and arranges medical and psychiatric referrals. Handles readmissions and exused absences from exams. Works with the Committee on Academic Performance to help review cases where personal problems affect academic performance.
All support is strictly confidential.
253-1311 Part of the MIT Medical Department , these services are available to all registered students free of charge, no matter what kind of health insurance they have. MIT Chaplaincy Chaplains from various religious traditions are available for counseling, private talks, and program development. Their approach is pastoral and personal. Many religious groups meet weekly for worship, prayer, or study. A confidential peer counseling and information service run by a trained volunteer staff of students.