Introducing Graduation Planning and Support
A new platform that combines integrated degree management and comprehensive student advising and engagement features is being rolled out this summer and fall for for both undergraduate and graduate students.
OGE Launches GradThriving Birthday Program
This past year, the Office of Graduate Education’s GradThriving unit introduced a birthday program designed to strengthen connections with graduate students and demonstrate care on their special day. OGE automatically sends a personalized email to every current graduate student on their birthday featuring local Cambridge and Boston birthday freebies, along with an invitation to visit […]
CAPD Research Mentoring Certificate Program
The Research Mentoring Certificate (RMC) wrapped up its 6th season in June. This professional development certificate program, which runs twice per year and is led by Assistant Director of Graduate Student Professional Development Elsie Otero, provides an opportunity for PhDs and postdocs to build their mentoring skills and reflect on their mentoring practice. This season, […]
Welcoming New Laureates and Leaders
Last month, the Office of Academic Community, Empowerment, and Success (OACES) hosted the Induction Ceremony for its Laureates and Leaders program, welcoming a new cohort of 23 students.
Major Moments: How Faculty, Peers, and Alumni Guide MIT’s First-Year Students
The Office of the First Year (OFY), which oversees Major Exploration programming, created a three-pronged approach (aptly named “the Trident”), to provide opportunities for students to connect with upper-level students, faculty, staff, and alumni across the various academic departments at MIT.
Another One for the Books: CPW 2026
That’s a wrap! Once again, Campus Preview Weekend was a resounding success, thanks to the efforts of so many from the MIT community. With nearly 700 registered events over 3.14 days, it truly takes a village to roll out the red carpet for our admitted students!
Help Recruit Associate Advisor and Orientation Leaders!
Although temperatures may be freezing, the Office of the First Year within the Undergraduate Advising Center is planning for the summer! The spring semester is the official start of recruitment for the Associate Advisor and Orientation Leader positions.
Campus Preview Weekend is Back!
From April 16–19 we will be welcoming the admitted Class of 2030 to campus to explore MIT! We invite you, the community, to participate by hosting an event, volunteering to help, or if you’re an undergraduate student, signing up to host an admitted student.
Strategic Planning and a New Identity
The PKG Center recently released its Strategic Plan, Fall 2025–Summer 2028: Reengineering Social Impact Education at MIT, which also introduces the Center’s refreshed identity as the PKG Center for Social Impact. In student news, Jack Carson, a second‑year EECS major, was awarded the Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics, and Akorfa Dagadu, team lead for Ishara, an IDEAS 2023 grantee, was named a Schwarzman Scholar.
Celebrate Graduate Student Appreciation Week
During the week of April 6 through 13, MIT will celebrate our annual Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW). Would your office like to host an event for graduate students? The OGE would be happy to collaborate! We can provide ideas or partner with you as needed. Reach out to oge-comms@mit.edu.