Ensuring Academic Continuity this Semester
January 18, 2023
Lily L. Tsai, Chair of the Faculty; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
A new resource for informal international collaborations
January 18, 2023
Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Graduate student union negotiations and other end-of-year updates
December 21, 2022
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Blanche Staton, Senior Associate Dean and Director, Office of Graduate Education
Graduate student union negotiations and other end-of-year updates (for faculty and instructors)
December 21, 2022
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Blanche Staton, Senior Associate Dean and Director, Office of Graduate Education
Important Reminders Regarding International Travel
October 24, 2022
Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research; Richard K. Lester, Associate Provost; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
International travel – important reminders
October 24, 2022
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research; Richard K. Lester, Associate Provost
Upcoming Covid testing changes at MIT
June 07, 2022
Ramona Allen, Vice President for Human Resources; Cynthia Barnhart, Provost; Suzy M. Nelson, Vice Chancellor and Dean for Student Life; Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Glen Shor, Executive Vice President and Treasurer; Cecilia Stuopis, MD, Medical Director, MIT Medical; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research
Steps you can take to help navigate the rest of the semester
May 03, 2022
Lily L. Tsai, Chair of the Faculty; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
COVID-19 precautions to finish the semester strong
May 02, 2022
Ramona Allen, Vice President for Human Resources; Cynthia Barnhart, Provost; Suzy M. Nelson, Vice Chancellor and Dean for Student Life; Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Glen Shor, Executive Vice President and Treasurer; Cecilia Stuopis, MD, Medical Director, MIT Medical; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research
Unionization election results (to graduate students)
April 06, 2022
Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Unionization election results
April 06, 2022
Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
What you need to know before voting
April 03, 2022
Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Risks and costs of unionization
March 24, 2022
Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
How MIT’s collaborative graduate student stipend process works
March 23, 2022
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Results versus promises
March 15, 2022
Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Our successes together
March 08, 2022
Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Get involved in Commencement!
March 08, 2022
Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Suzy M. Nelson, Vice Chancellor and Dean for Student Life; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
MIT to ease masking, testing, attestation requirements
March 07, 2022
Ramona Allen, Vice President for Human Resources; Cynthia Barnhart, Provost; Suzy M. Nelson, Vice Chancellor and Dean for Student Life; Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Glen Shor, Executive Vice President and Treasurer; Cecilia Stuopis, MD, Medical Director, MIT Medical; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research
NLRB sets April 4-5 as election dates
February 28, 2022
Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Grad student unionization update: NLRB sets election for April 4–5
February 28, 2022
Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Where we stand on graduate student unionization
February 27, 2022
Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Important COVID-19 policy changes set for February
February 09, 2022
Ramona Allen, Vice President for Human Resources; Suzy M. Nelson, Vice Chancellor and Dean for Student Life; Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Martin A. Schmidt, Provost, 2014-2022; Glen Shor, Executive Vice President and Treasurer; Cecilia Stuopis, MD, Medical Director, MIT Medical; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research
Spring 2022 Planning
January 26, 2022
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
MIT's plans for the spring semester
January 18, 2022
Ramona Allen, Vice President for Human Resources; Suzy M. Nelson, Vice Chancellor and Dean for Student Life; Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Martin A. Schmidt, Provost, 2014-2022; Glen Shor, Executive Vice President and Treasurer; Cecilia Stuopis, MD, Medical Director, MIT Medical; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research
Important clarifications and updates re: MIT’s Omicron COVID-19 policies (for graduate students)
December 27, 2021
Suzy M. Nelson, Vice Chancellor and Dean for Student Life; Cecilia Stuopis, MD, Medical Director, MIT Medical; Blanche Staton, Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Important clarifications and updates re: MIT’s Omicron COVID-19 policies (for undergraduate students)
December 27, 2021
Cecilia Stuopis, MD, Medical Director, MIT Medical; Suzy M. Nelson, Vice Chancellor and Dean for Student Life; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Updates about IAP for MIT Graduate Students
December 22, 2021
Blanche Staton, Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education; Suzy M. Nelson, Vice Chancellor and Dean for Student Life; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Flexibility to Maintain Academic Continuity during IAP (updated 12/23)
December 21, 2021
Lily L. Tsai, Chair of the Faculty; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Response to Omicron & Plans for January
December 21, 2021
Ramona Allen, Vice President for Human Resources; Suzy M. Nelson, Vice Chancellor and Dean for Student Life; Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Martin A. Schmidt, Provost, 2014-2022; Glen Shor, Executive Vice President and Treasurer; Cecilia Stuopis, MD, Medical Director, MIT Medical; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research
Requiring COVID-19 Booster
December 13, 2021
Ramona Allen, Vice President for Human Resources; Melissa Nobles, Chancellor; Martin A. Schmidt, Provost, 2014-2022; Glen Shor, Executive Vice President and Treasurer; Cecilia Stuopis, MD, Medical Director, MIT Medical; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research
Update on MIT's Visiting Student Program
September 09, 2021
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Important updates on testing, face-coverings, and fall policies, and a video on Covid prevention measures
August 27, 2021
Suzy M. Nelson, Vice President and Dean for Student Life; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Cecilia Stuopis, Medical Director, MIT Medical
Requirements for In-person Learning and Campus-based Student Appointments for the Fall
June 15, 2021
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Requiring employees to be vaccinated, and other updates
June 01, 2021
Ramona Allen, Vice President for Human Resources; Cynthia Barnhart, Chancellor, 2014-2021; Martin A. Schmidt, Provost, 2014-2022; Glen Shor, Executive Vice President and Treasurer; Cecilia Stuopis, MD, Medical Director, MIT Medical; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research
Access to campus and testing for graduating students
May 18, 2021
Cecilia Stuopis, Medical Director, MIT Medical; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
AY22 Graduate Student Stipend Levels, Insurance Rates, & Additional Support
April 23, 2021
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Brian Schuetz, Executive Director, MIT Medical; Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research
COVID-19 Update: MIT Summer Policies (Testing, Access, and Travel)
April 07, 2021
COVID Update: Vaccine eligibility in Massachusetts
March 23, 2021
Cecilia Stuopis, Medical Director, MIT Medical; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
COVID update: Vaccine and Q-Week update
March 01, 2021
Cecilia Stuopis, Medical Director, MIT Medical; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Complete MIT’s COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Form
February 03, 2021
Cecilia Stuopis, Medical Director, MIT Medical; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
New Experiential Learning Exchange
February 02, 2021
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Important details about life on campus this spring
November 10, 2020
Cynthia Barnhart, Chancellor, 2014-2021; Suzy Nelson, Vice President and Dean for Student Life; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Student flu shots – urgent reminder
October 14, 2020
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Brian Canavan Named Registrar for MIT
October 05, 2020
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Responsibilities and expectations for students living on- and off-campus this fall
August 19, 2020
Cynthia Barnhart, Chancellor, 2014-2021; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Suzy M. Nelson, Vice President and Dean for Student Life
Campus visitor policy announcement
July 27, 2020
Anthony P. Sharon, Acting Deputy Executive Vice President, March-July 2020; Krystyn Van Vliet, Associate Provost, 2017-2021; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research
Data collection to inform a return to campus
July 08, 2020
Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Doctoral Long-Term Financial Hardship Assessment Process
June 18, 2020
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Remote Making Summer Pilot
June 16, 2020
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
MIT Team 2020 releases report informing 2020-21 academic options
June 12, 2020
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Anthony P. Sharon, Acting Deputy Executive Vice President, March-July 2020
Update on Remote Student Appointments for Work or Research Conducted Outside the U.S.
June 08, 2020
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Join us in thinking about the fall and beyond at MIT
May 21, 2020
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Update on Pre-Registration
April 28, 2020
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Undergraduate students: Student Success Coaching Program
April 04, 2020
Cynthia Barnhart, Chancellor, 2014-2021; Suzy M. Nelson, Vice President and Dean for Student Life; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Graduate students: Welcome to remote learning at MIT
March 27, 2020
Krishna Rajagopal, Dean for Digital Learning, 2017-2022; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Undergraduate students: Welcome to remote learning at MIT
March 27, 2020
Krishna Rajagopal, Dean for Digital Learning, 2017-2022; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Time-sensitive graduate housing changes and moving resources
March 20, 2020
Cynthia Barnhart, Chancellor, 2014-2021; Suzy M. Nelson, Vice President and Dean for Student Life; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Financial aid and support update for students
March 17, 2020
Suzy M. Nelson, Vice President and Dean for Student Life; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Stu Schmill, Dean of Admissions and Student Financial Services
Update on COVID-19 housing exception process
March 15, 2020
Cynthia Barnhart, Chancellor, 2014-2021; Suzy M. Nelson, Vice President and Dean for Student Life; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Guidance for Graduate Students, Advisors, and Supervisors in Response to COVID-19
March 13, 2020
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research
Update on remote teaching, Zoom license, UROPs
March 13, 2020
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Accurate information for COVID-19 exception process
March 12, 2020
Cynthia Barnhart, Chancellor, 2014-2021; Suzy M. Nelson, Vice President and Dean for Student Life; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Update to MIT students: Time-sensitive information about moving and resources
March 11, 2020
Cynthia Barnhart, Chancellor, 2014-2021; Suzy M. Nelson, Vice President and Dean for Student Life; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Academic Continuity Planning Update: New Remote Teaching Resource Site
March 10, 2020
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Krishna Rajagopal, Dean for Digital Learning, 2017-2022
Academic continuity planning update to deans and department heads
March 09, 2020
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Note from the Vice Chancellor: COVID-19 & Educational Continuity Planning
March 07, 2020
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Krishna Rajagopal, Dean for Digital Learning, 2017-2022
Vice Chancellor’s Update: Registrar and Sr. Assoc. Dean Mary Callahan to retire
February 05, 2020
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Vice Chancellor’s Update: Advancing our support for graduate students
February 04, 2020
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Note from the Vice Chancellor: Grad Family Working Group
October 31, 2019
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Note from the Vice Chancellor: MacVicar Nominations
October 30, 2019
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
OVC Update: AY2020 Graduate Stipend Rates
May 14, 2019
Maria T. Zuber, Vice President for Research; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Sharon Casey, Health Plans Manager
Changes to Spring Academic Calendar and Commencement Timing in 2020 and Beyond (Undergraduate letter)
April 18, 2019
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Mary Callahan, Senior Associate Dean and Registrar
Changes to Spring Academic Calendar and Commencement Timing in 2020 and Beyond (Graduate student letter)
April 18, 2019
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Mary Callahan, Senior Associate Dean and Registrar
Attend 2/12 student forum on potential academic calendar changes
January 22, 2019
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Mary Callahan, Senior Associate Dean and Registrar
Seeking student feedback on potential academic calendar changes
January 22, 2019
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education; Mary Callahan, Senior Associate Dean and Registrar
Attend the 2019 MIT Festival of Learning on Jan 30
January 10, 2019
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Note from Team Chancellor: Coming Together
October 30, 2018
Cynthia Barnhart, Chancellor, 2014-2021; Suzy M. Nelson, Vice President and Dean for Student Life; Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Letter concerning exploration in the MIT first year & changes for incoming students
August 03, 2018
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor
Letter regarding new steps to enhance graduate student life and learning
May 10, 2018
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor
Festival of Learning
January 10, 2018
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor
Update on federal tax legislation
November 08, 2017
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor
Letter to the MIT ROTC community reaffirming MIT’s support of its transgender students
September 20, 2017
Ian A. Waitz, Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate and Graduate Education