Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Over the course of the summer, we will be posting some frequently asked orientation questions here for your review. Check back for updates and bring your questions.
Q: If I am arriving at MIT early for an FPOP, can I bring all my stuff with me and move into my dorm before I participate in the FPOP?
A: Yes. In fact you are encouraged to bring all of your luggage with you when you arrive on campus for your FPOP.
Q: How busy will I be during Orientation?
A: You will be extremely busy during Orientation. There are many events and programs to attend. While many events are mandatory, you will have the chance to choose what interests you and what you believe will benefit you as you get oriented to MIT.
Q: What will the weather be like during Orientation?
A: During August, the weather in Boston is usually hot during the day and cooler at night. Please dress casually, bring a hat or sunscreen for outdoor events such as Convocation and wear your most comfortable walking shoes. Also, remember to have something warmer for the evenings.
Q: I need to mail some of my belongings to MIT before I arrival on campus, are there storage options available?
A: If you need to have baggage sent to Cambridge prior to your arrival, you must make arrangements with a separate company. You cannot ship directly to MIT. You must ship to a storage facility.
The nearest storage facility is the Metropolitan Moving and Storage, Corp. The minimum charge for receiving and holding baggage is $60. Call 617-547-8180 for more information. All baggage transportation and customs charges on international shipping are your responsibility.
If you are intending to store your baggage at Metropolitan Moving and Storage, mark it as follows:
Your Name, MIT, Class of 2013
Metropolitan Moving and Storage, Corp.
134 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
**Hold for pickup on or about Sept. 3, 2009
Q: If I am an international student, must I participate in both International Orientation and regular Orientation?
A: Yes. International students should attend both international and regular orientation.
Q: Does MIT provide accommodations for parents during Parent Orientation?
A: MIT does not provide housing for Parents during Parents Orientation. Accommodations should be made on your own with a local hotel or bed and breakfast. If you would prefer a room as close as possible to MIT, please contact the following hotels:
Cambridge Marriott (Discounted Rate for MIT parents)
(617) 494-6600
2 Cambridge Center, Cambridge
Le Méridien Cambridge (just a short walk away from the MIT campus)
(617) 577-0200
20 Sidney Street, Cambridge
For more information, please refer to http://boston.com.
Q: What size sheets should I buy?
A: Most residence halls have twin extra-long mattresses.
Q: Are there study guides available for the Advanced Standing Exams given during Orientation? Do I need to register for them?
A: The Advanced Standing Exams are designed to be similar to a final exam in the subject. The chemistry and biology exams are the only Advanced Standing Exams requiring registration. All other exams are walk-in. See the Class of 2013 site for full details.
Q. What sort of computer should I bring to MIT?
A. See http://web.mit.edu/ist/start/students/index.html for information about MIT's student computing environment, recommended computers and more.
Q. Will there be phone service in my dorm room?
A. Basic services on the MIT phones in dorm rooms will be limited to placing and receiving calls on campus, but you will have the option of upgrading your dorm room phone to standard service. See http://web.mit.edu/ist/tel/studentinfo.html for complete details.
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