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The full list of MIT student groups is available at ASA (Association of Student Activity) website here.
To learn more about different groups.
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, go to the Activities Midway to find most student groups represented to learn about what they do and how you can join. Warning you might end up on a lot of email lists if you check out too many groups, but never fear you can unsubscribe using either moira or mailman's link at the bottom of the email to unsubscribe.
The following is some of the activities that we have enjoyed:
- Acapella Groups
- Concert Groups
- Dance Groups
- Energy Club
- Fossil Free MIT - a student group advocating for MIT to take action on climate change.
- Global Zero - commits to working for a legally binding verifiable agreement including all nations, to eliminate nuclear weapon.
- Graduate Student Council - various committees advocate and organize events and policies for graduate students, check out their open house during orientation.
- Outing Club (MITOC) - MITOC is a student group for all things outdoors- hiking, climbing, kayaking, and more. The club has regular events for people interested in these various activities, in addition to renting out a plethora of outdoor gear to members (including sleeping bags, tents, skis, climbing gear, etc.).
- Religious Clubs: various religious denominations
- Sports Clubs (see below)
- Yoga 24x7
Don't see a group that fits what you're looking for? You can start your own!
Athletics & Sports
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- All students have free access to the athletics facilities. Be sure to get your ID card activated at the front desk of the Z-center to take advantage!
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- Go to the Athletics Gateway during orientation to learn about all the different sports teams (varsity teams and usually club teams).
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- Go to the Activities Midway to find club sports teams (depending on space availability club sports teams will be at the athletics gateway, the activities midway or both; unfortunately it changes every year).
Intramural Sports
NSE has a Athletics chair who helps organize intramural (IM) sports teams for the department. There are a wide array of different sports. Our department has typically had teams who play football, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, and volleyball. There are three IM Sports seasons so look out for emails from the athletics chair for how and when to participate. Even if our department doesn't have a team your living community might or you can sign up as a free agent to join a random team (athletics chair may be able to help you find a team too).
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PE: grad students can sign up for PE classes too (through MIT rec sports' own website system at the beginning of each semester). Certain classes are more popular than others, and undergrad does have priority over grad students in signing up for classes.
Group Exercise: MIT gyms offer group exercise classes throughout the day. You need to purchase a pass to join these exercises, but there is one free session at noon Monday through Friday that everyone can attend. Just show up 5-10 minutes early to make sure you get a spot. Also these sessions tend to be more crowded at the beginning of each semester.
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