Massachusetts Institute of Technology Parent Guide
MIT Parents Association
The Parents Association is a volunteer driven organization that connects the parents of current students to campus news, events, and each other. Parents are encouraged to explore the many opportunities provided by the association that will allow them to deepen their connections to MIT.
All parents of current MIT undergraduates are a part of the association but should provide their contact information to fully benefit from their membership. To do this, use the form on the Parents Asso-ciation website.
Communications & Information
Parents receive many communications throughout the academic year, including a monthly parents e-newsletter, and invitations to events held on campus and in their regions. Parents who need information that only another MIT parent can provide are encouraged to contact a volunteer—called a Parent Connector—near them by using the resources listed on the Parents Association website.
Activities & Events
Events and activities for the MIT community are held regionally and on campus. Events include Summer Send-Off activities for incoming students, Parent Orientation, and Family Weekend. Parents are also invited to participate in local alumni club programs. Learn about the alumni club closest to home by using PlanetMIT online.
MIT Parents Online Community
The MIT Parents Online Community was created to serve as a resource for parents, and an opportunity for parents to connect with each other. Although most of the content is available to all, by logging into the website parents are able to access the Parent-to-Parent Directory and receive the monthly parent e-newsletter. Both are unique resources MIT offers to parents in the hope to enhance their experience as part of the MIT community.
To join the parents online community, email mykidis@mit.edu today to get your Advance User ID #, and directions on how to create an account.
MIT Parent Connectors
Parent Connectors across the globe act as ambassadors on behalf of MIT and the Parents Association, sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm with current and prospective parents. These individuals contribute significantly to the MIT community, welcoming freshmen parents, participating in campus events, and attending regional events hosted by MIT and MIT clubs. Parent Connectors help connect parents to the Institute and one another.
Parents Fund
Parent support reinforces MIT’s mission to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, management, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century. Lead the way by making a gift.
Parents Fund Committee members raise funding to enhance student life and learning at MIT and educate non-alumni parents on the significance of gift designation and the four fund priorities of the Parents Fund: unrestricted funds, scholarships, Student Life Now, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.
