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Staying Healthy
Staying Healthy
Staying healthy is integral to, and as important as, being an academically successful student at MIT. There are many resources available to you, and your spouse and children, for those of you whose family will be joining you.
MIT Medical
MIT Medical, located in E23, houses both an Urgent Care center, primary care physicians and specialists, as well as a mental health facility.
See their website for everything from choosing a primary care physician, discovering various wellness classes and events, and accessing necessary forms and hours of operation.
MIT Medical/Graduate Student Guide
Student Health Plans
Information regarding student health plans, including options, forms and benefits can be found here: http://medweb.mit.edu/healthplans/student. Keep in mind the basic student health plan is covered in your tuition. Students registered for 27 units or more per term are automatically enrolled in and billed for, the MIT Student Extended Insurance Plan, so if you want to enroll in this extended plan, you don’t need to do anything. If you wish to opt-out of this insurance plan, you must submit the waiver by mid-August in order to have the charge removed from your account. MIT Medical will be sharing more information and deadlines in the coming months.
Mental Health/Spiritual Resources
Oftentimes, adjusting to a new culture, city, or schedule can prove overwhelming. Students, their covered family members, staff and faculty all have access to MIT's mental health facilities, located on the third floor of MIT Medical. More information can be found here: http://medweb.mit.edu/directory/services/mental_health.html.
Other resources on campus include MIT Chaplains, a network of religious support representing at least 23 different religious groups can be found here: https://studentlife.mit.edu/orsel
If at any time during your academic tenure at MIT you have a question or concern (academic or otherwise) and are unsure where to begin or what the appropriate resource or course of action might be, please reach out to Mary Hughes, (617) 253-8308, mchughes@mit.edu, or stop by her office, 9-321.
Other Useful Links
MIT Work-Life Center - The Work-Life Center is available to members of the MIT community to provide support and connect folks with proper resources and support systems. The Center runs seminars in both semesters, as well as provides one-on-one consultations.
International Students Office - Another good resource for international students. This page includes links to many useful forms, information about immigration, answers to common questions, and further information that may be helpful as you adjust to life at MIT.
Doing Well at MIT - A great link to resources, offices and information here at MIT – a one-stop-shop, including information on campus life, campus, personal and wellness support, career info (on and off-campus), and student financial information.
MIT Graduate Assistance & Information Network (GAIN) - MIT GAIN is a 24/7 network of professionals who provide life management resources and referrals to help make life easier.
LGBTQ@MIT - LBGTQ+ Services supports numerous student, employee, and alumni groups as well as other departments and initiatives on campus aiming to foster equity, intersectionality, and the continuum of social justice. From individual student support to organizational development and institutional policy advocacy, LBGTQ+ Services' support, programming, and educational endeavors aim to enhance the experiences of MIT's LBGTQ+ community.
GWAMIT - Graduate Women at MIT (GWAMIT) is an institute-wide, student-led group founded in 2009. Their mission is to promote the personal and professional development of MIT’s graduate women.
Office of Minority Education - The mission of the Office of Minority Education (OME) is to promote academic excellence, build strong communities, and develop professional mindsets among students of underrepresented minority groups, with the ultimate goal of developing leaders in the academy, industry, and society.
The Office of Graduate Education (OGE) is an Institute-wide support and referral office for graduate students and graduate administrators.
Along with the Center's recourses, the CAPD is an important resource for MSRED students to be aware of. The CAPD guides all students as they explore and prepare for careers, global opportunities and health professions.
Whether you are planning your career, seeking a global experience, searching for an internship, or job or applying to graduate or professional school, the CAPD is here to help. Many of these services are also available for alumni.
Here you will be able to obtain important information for new students. The planning guide provides information on MIT’s policies as well as information concerning student financial services, housing, health care, international student information and the like. It is important to complete each form and submit it to the proper department at MIT.
Throughout the year, the members of spouses&partners@mit organize or participate in several special events which are open to the MIT community. At these events, spouses&partners@mit members can volunteer on all levels, for example as a coordinator, with the presentation and publicity, or "behind the scenes" before, during and after the events. Although it is fun to work as a volunteer, you are more than welcome to participate just as a spectator. All events are free or at a very low cost.
More information regarding the resources available to Spouses and Partners can be found here.
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