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Guidelines for Campus Activism

Below are important resources related to campus activism and current events at MIT. New information will be added as it becomes available. Please bookmark this page and check for updates regularly.

Last Updated: January 31, 2024 by the Division of Student Life

What overarching principles guide MIT’s approach to handling activism on campus?
  1. MIT Values
  2. MIT Mission
  3. MIT Statement on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom
    1. President Kornbluth’s Community Letter on Embracing Freedom of Expression
    2. Ad Hoc Working Group on Free Expression charge, members and report
    3. Ad Hoc Committee on Academic Freedom and Campus Expression (CAFCE)
What resources are available for recognized student organizations planning and publicizing gatherings or events?
  1. MIT Guidelines for Free Expression at Campus Events, Vigils, Protests, and Demonstrations
  2. Student Organizations, Leadership and Engagement (SOLE) office
    1. SOLE Handbook (including steps for Event Registration)
    2. Engage, the hub for student organizations at MIT
    3. Leadership development
What policies inform what students can poster and display?
  1. MIT Policies & Procedures 12.5.5. Bulletin Boards, Postering, and Display Spaces
  2. Association of Student Activities (ASA) postering information
  3. HRS Policy on Murals and Artwork in Residences
What are some of the relevant guidelines and policies informing our response to campus activism?
  1. MIT Guidelines for Free Expression at Campus Events, Vigils, Protests, and Demonstrations
  2. MIT 2023-2024 Mind & Hand Book
    1. Section II (7) (D) (1). Harassment Based on Protected Class
    2. Section II (8). Disorderly Conduct
    3. Section II (13). Harassment
    4. Section II (18). Institute Expectations
  3. Committee on Discipline Rules
    1. Section 3: Interim Actions
  4. Rules & Regulations
    1. 2.91. Discipline
  5. MIT Policies & Procedures
    1. 12.5. Use of Facilities
    2. 12.5.5. Bulletin Boards, Postering, and Display Spaces
  6. Guidelines for Instructors on Disruptions of Academic Activity
What is the update on the disciplinary process response following recent events on campus?
  1. IDHR update on the disciplinary process
  2. Information about future policy violations
What additional support resources are available to students?
  1. Guidance around electronic communications
  2. Doxing, targeting, and harassment resources
  3. Resources to manage conflict and promote dialogue
  4. Report an incident:
    1. Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards
    2. Institute Discrimination and Harassment Response Office
    3. MIT Police
  5. DoingWell support resources