CPW Virtual Family Programming
Welcome Families!
We know you have questions—and we are here to help you get the answers you need. Below you will find a series of sessions highlighting residential life, dining, academic support, student panels and more! We have curated a schedule of some of the most requested topics from parents and families, so feel free to explore as many sessions as you'd like.
The Virtual Family Programming experience is meant to give you a glimpse of what MIT is all about! If you miss anything, don't worry, all of this information and more will be shared online and with admitted students during Orientation.
As a reminder, all events will take place on Eastern Time (ET). Just search below for the events you'd like to attend (no pre-registration required), and we hope to see you (virtually) soon!
The only sessions being recorded are the Admitted Family Welcome and the First-Year Residential Experience and will remain posted on this page.
Monday, March 30
Parent and Family Welcome
March 30, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM ET
Join us for a family welcome with Stu Schmill, Dean of Admissions and Student Financial Services, and Dave Darmofal, MIT Vice Chancellor of Graduate and Undergraduate Education and Jerome C. Hunsaker Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT.A moderated Q&A will take place at the end of the session.
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Office of the First Year: Academic Programming and Support Panel
March 30, 2026
8:00PM to 9:00PM ET
Students and faculty at MIT work and study together in a wonderful collaborative environment. Have your questions about academic support, advising, and guidance answered by Elizabeth Young, Associate Dean & Director of First Year Advising & Programming, and current students.
Insight for Parents by Parents
March 30, 2026
9:00PM to 10:00PM ET
A panel of current MIT parents will be on hand to share their insights and answer your questions. Learn insights from current MIT parents and find out how to best support your child at MIT. Sponsored by MIT Admissions and the Parents Leadership Circle.
Tuesday, March 31
Concourse: Foundational Studies in the Humanities and Sciences
March 31, 2026
2:00PM to 3:00PM EST
Join us to learn about our first-year learning program in which we bring science into conversation with enduring questions of human existence. We offer core math, science, and humanities classes and a weekly advising seminar in which we examine, discuss, and learn to debate openly, vigorously, and respectfully the important (and controversial) moral and political questions of the day.Career Advising & Professional Development: Helping your Student in their First Year
March 31, 2026
3:00PM to 4:00PM Eastern Time ET
MIT Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) empowers students to think big picture about their career interests and goals, then support them through every part of the journey, from research, resumes, and career fairs, to interviews, job offers, and salaries. Attend this webinar and Q&A to learn first-hand from CAPD how we support students during their first year at MIT.Your Student Belongs Here: MIT's First Generation and Low-Income Program
March 31, 2026
4:00PM to 5:00PM ET
Join advisors from MIT's Undergraduate Advising Center for an overview of comprehensive support designed to help your first-generation and/or low-income student thrive. Discover how our four program pillars—academics, community, professional development, and advocacy—work together to empower your student throughout their MIT journey, from orientation through graduation.Fueling Student Success; MIT Campus Dining
March 31, 2026
5:00PM to 6:00PM ET
Food is fuel on the MIT campus, powering students to get through busy academic days and score high on their semester grades. Join MIT Campus Dining for a full review of our campus dining program including breakdown of meal plan structure, how to decipher which plan is best for the individual student and how does my student navigate the campus food scene? This session is vital for students living in both dining hall and cook-for-yourself dorms as it pertains to all food resources on campus.
This session will also introduce you to Techcash - a vital resource for all on-campus purchasing including printing, laundry, The Coop and more!
First-Year Residential Experience at MIT
March 31, 2026
6:00PM to 7:00PM ET
Our residential communities are an integral part of what makes the MIT undergraduate experience so distinctive. Students choose where to live, and each residential community has its own unique identity. MIT housing is guaranteed for eight consecutive semesters, and all first-year students live in on-campus residence halls. Join us to learn more about the Institute’s residential system, which is home to 97% of the undergraduate student body.Rural and Small Town Parent Panel
March 31, 2026
8:00PM to 9:00PM ET
We invite parents and guardians of admitted students from rural and small-town communities to join us for a virtual panel featuring current MIT Small-Town and Rural Students (STARS) Ambassadors. During this session, ambassadors will share candid reflections on their transition from rural communities to MIT, including what it was like to move to Cambridge, navigate an urban environment, and adjust to the academic pace and campus culture.Drop in on Terrascope
March 31, 2026
9:00PM to 10:00PM ET
Visit with Terrascope students, faculty and staff just after they return from their field trip to Puerto Rico. Hear about their experiences on this year's trip and learn about this unique, student-centered, sustainability-focused first-year learning community.Monday, April 6
Café Con Leche (padres de estudiantes de MIT)
April 6, 2026
7:30PM to 8:30PM ET
¿Tienen alguna pregunta? ¡Tenemos las respuestas! Acompáñenos y únanse a la comunidad de padres hispanohablantes de MIT en una sesión especial. Conozcan más sobre nuestra comunidad y los recursos académicos y sociales desde la perspectiva de otros padres.
麻省理工本科生生活学习指南
April 6, 2026
8:00PM to 9:30PM ET
在麻省理工的四年时间稍纵即逝。作为一名本科生该如何充分理工大学时光？如何总结经验减少弯路？如何与同学以及业界沟通与交流？欢迎新生家长加入我们的讨论会!
Tuesday, April 14
Surviving and Thriving during your First Year at MIT
April 14, 2026
8:00PM to 9:00PM ET
Talk with alumni of MIT to learn tips and tricks for how to thrive (not just survive!) your first year at MIT!
How to identify and avoid pitfalls, how to connect with others, and have the best year ever! Open to all students and parents, the panelists have the perspective of first-generation students whose experiences will resonate with all students.
Student Financial Services Virtual Appointments
Student Financial Services is hosting virtual appointments for those who have questions about their financial aid offer. And remember, if you haven't applied for financial aid yet, you still can! Head over to our website and follow the instructions for domestic or international students.
Virtual appointments: March 30th and 31st
We are available for virtual appointments on Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31. Use the links below based on the first letter of your last name. Appointments are limited so we ask that you schedule an appointment only if you have already received your financial aid offer and have specific questions about your aid.
A–Fd: Chrissy Monaco
Fe–Lim: Matt Cromie
Lin–R: Andre Barbosa
S–Z: Nicole Piper
If all the slots with your counselor are booked, please use this link to schedule an appointment. And, as always, you are also welcome to email us with questions.
Helpful Links
Admitted Student Site | admitted.mit.edu/
Campus Preview Weekend | admitted.mit.edu/cpw
Disability Access Services | studentlife.mit.edu/das
Experiential Learning | elo.mit.edu/
First-Year Learning Communities | Concourse x DesignPlus x Terrascope x ESG
Fraternities, Sororities & Independent Living Groups | studentlife.mit.edu/fsilg
Housing @ MIT | mitadmissions.org/discover/life-culture/reslife/
Housing & Residential Services | studentlife.mit.edu/housing
MIT Health | health.mit.edu/my-mit/parents
MIT Parents and Families | mit.edu/parents/
Office of the First-Year | firstyear.mit.edu/
Orientation | firstyear.mit.edu/orientation
Parent Leadership Circle | giving.mit.edu/PLC
Student Financial Services | sfs.mit.edu
Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC) | advising.mit.edu