Move In

Can’t wait to see you again and we're here to help make the move-in process as smooth as possible! As you prepare to return to campus, double-check the what to bring page. If you use off-campus storage options, make sure you coordinate with the storage company and MIT Parking for a seamless delivery.

Important Dates

Move-in for FPOP

Tuesday, August 19

Move-in for first-year students

Saturday, August 23

Move-in for returning students

Friday, August 29

Spring move-in for new residents

Saturday, January 31

Checking in to Your Residence

Once you’re on campus, check into your assigned residence hall at the front desk using your Mobile MIT ID barcode in the MIT Atlas mobile application (Menu>Profile>MIT ID Barcode) to receive your keys. Staff are available at residence halls front desks between 8:00 am and 12:00 am, though we strongly encourage you to arrive between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm if possible. 

Move on or after your move-in date

If you are not approved for an early arrival by HRS, you cannot move into your room/residence hall early.

Housing staff is unable to provide access to your room/residence hall until the returning student move-in date.

All unauthorized early arrivals will be charged an early return penalty and a daily housing charge.

No exceptions will be made to this policy.

Preparing for your move

Retrieve your belongings
Contact your storage company directly
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Plan what to bring
Review what is and isn't allowed
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Don't Mail Packages In Advance
They will be returned to sender
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Transportation to Campus

There is no MIT shuttle service to campus from the airport. Instead, students typically utilize taxis, rideshare services, or the MBTA ("The T") public transportation system.

MBTA Directions from the Airport

Driving Directions from the Airport

Move-In Guest Policy

Guests are permitted in the residence halls to assist you during move-in. All visitors will be asked to sign in at the residence hall’s front desk and show a government-issued or MIT ID. You must be with your guests at all times while in the residence hall. Non-MIT overnight guests are not permitted in undergraduate residence halls and FSILGs until after classes begin.

 

Guest Policy

Parking

Free on-campus parking will be available during Welcome Week (August 23-29) at the following locations, unless noted otherwise:

If the lot is staffed, please let the parking attendant know that you are temporarily parking your vehicle for student move-in.

Vehicles will have access along Amherst Alley for resident drop-off—please follow the posted signage. Additionally, designated areas outside of Random Hall (NW61), Simmons Hall (W79), and New Vassar (W46) have been reserved for resident drop-off on August 19, August 23, and August 29-31. If you have any questions about on-campus parking, please email mitparking@mit.edu.  

On-site Movers

Professional movers will be on campus to assist first-year students with their move in during the following times:

  • FPOP move-in (August 19): 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
  • First-year move-in (August 23): 8:00 am to 4:00 pm 

Storage Pods

If you plan to have a PODS or other storage unit delivered to campus, you must pre-register to place it in a designated parking space by contacting MIT Parking & Transportation at (617) 258-6510 or mitparking@mit.edu.