The Mind and Hand Bookis the official guide toMIT’s expectations of all undergraduate andgraduate students.

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The Mind and Hand Book is the official guide to MIT’s expectations of all undergraduate and graduate students.

The Mind and Hand Book is your guide to MIT’s expectations of your behavior as a student at MIT. This online edition of the handbook contains standards, guidelines, regulations, and procedures pertaining to academic integrity and non-academic behavior and policies for all undergraduate and graduate students, including those residing in Institute-approved housing, living groups, and off campus.

Mind and Hand Book Index

I. Introduction
MIT Values Statement
II. Policies Regarding Student Behavior
1. Academic Integrity
2. Alcohol and Other Drugs
- A. Alcohol Policy
- B. Other Drug Policy (Prohibited Substances)
- C. Requirement to Obtain Medical Assistance for Emergencies Involving Alcohol and Prohibited Substances
- D. Institute Imposed Sanctions for Violations of Alcohol and Prohibited Substances Policies
- E. Help-Seeking (“Good Samaritan”) Amnesty Policy
3. Amnesty for Help-Seeking Policy
4. Assault and Reckless Endangerment
5. Community Well-Being
6. Copyright Infringement
7. Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment
- A. Freedom of Expression/Academic Freedom
- B. Nondiscrimination Policy
- D. Discriminatory Harassment
- 1. Harassment Based on Protected Class
- 2. Sexual Harassment
- 3. Gender-Based Harassment
- E. Sexual Misconduct
- 1. Nonconsensual Sexual Penetration
- 2. Nonconsensual Sexual Contact
- 3. Effective Consent
- 4. Incapacitation
- 5. Sexual Exploitation
- F. Intimate Partner Violence
- G. Stalking
- H. Non-Retaliation
- I. Title IX Sexual Harassment
Policies Regarding Student Behavior (Continued)
8. Disorderly Conduct
9. Fire Safety
10. Freedom of Expression
11. Gambling and Raffles
12. Hacking
13. Harassment
14. Hazardous Materials
15. Hazing
16. Improper Use of Institute Name and Logo
17. Improper Use of Institute Property
18. Institute Expectations of Student Behavior and Integrity
19. MIT ID Card
20. Non-Retaliation Policy
21. Off-Campus Misconduct
22. Property Damage and Destruction
23. Protests and Demonstrations
24. Theft
25. Threats, Intimidation, Coercion
26. Unauthorized Access
27. Weapons and Dangerous Objects
III. Policies Regarding Residence Halls and Apartments
1. Residence Hall Murals
2. Smoking In the Residence Halls
3. Events in the Residence Halls
4. Security in the Residence Halls
5. Postering in the Residence Halls
IV. Policies Regarding Fraternities, Sororities, and Independent Living Groups
1. Approved Institute Housing
2. Judicial Procedures
3. Interim Action
V. Other Selected Institute Policies
1. Common Policies to Note
2. Bicycling on Campus
3. Statement on Drug-free Campus and Workplace Policies
4.Emergency Contacts, Missing Person, Missing Student Notification Policy
5. Protection of Personal Privacy
6. Student Leave Policies
VI. Complaint, Reporting, and Disciplinary Procedures
VII. Resources
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The Institute reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or changes to these policies at any time. The most updated version of The Mind and Hand Book is located on this website. This site was most recently updated in September 2024.

Please note that a PDF booklet of the 2024-2025 Mind and Hand Book is available at the top of the page as of September 2024.

The Mind and Hand Bookis published by the MIT Division of Student Life. For questions about any policies or procedures, contact the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards via email at osccs@mit.edu or via phone at 617-258-8423.