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Week of January 25, 2021
What you need to know now
Spring semester to proceed as planned
- Read Chancellor Cynthia Barnhart’s letter to students about how the spring semester will proceed as planned.
- MIT will host a virtual information session with Institute and student leaders on Wednesday, January 27 from 7:00-8:15 p.m. ET.
Protocols for returning to campus
- Read details about testing and quarantine protocols for returning to campus after winter break.
Stay vigilant!
- MIT Medical is posting the latest testing data on the Covid Testing Dashboard.
- Read MIT Medical’s Covid-19 vaccine update.
- MIT requires close contacts of individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19 to quarantine for at least 10 days.
- Read the MIT News article about how contact tracing happens at MIT.
MIT face covering policy
- You must wear a face covering at all times when in outdoor public places, including sidewalks, streets, parks, and any other outdoor area that is open to the general public.
- If you are indoors, wear your face covering in all public places, such as lobbies, hallways, elevators, stairwells, and restrooms.
- Refer to MIT’s face covering policy for additional guidance on wearing a face covering.
The basics
- Contact MIT’s anonymous hotline if you have any concerns regarding your activities on campus during Covid-19.
Undergraduate move-in is scheduled for February 13–15, and in-person instruction for undergraduate and graduate students will begin on March 1.
MIT to host a virtual information session with Institute and student leaders on Wednesday, January 27 from 7:00-8:15 p.m. ET
Read Chancellor Cynthia Barnhart’s letter to students about Covid-19 testing expansion and spring contingency planning.
Regulations and recommendations developed by the Academic Policy and Regulations Team.
MIT now requires close contacts of individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19 to quarantine for at least 10 days.
Additional details on the grading system for the spring semester.
Guiding principles
Protecting health
Best practices for public health will be mandatory for anyone on campus.
Ensuring continuity
Our aim is to help all students continue to make academic progress.
Advancing MIT’s mission
MIT remains dedicated to building a better world through education, research, and innovation.