News and Announcements

September 2024

State Department Announces Extension of Post-Degree STEM J-1 Academic Training Eligibility for Undergraduate and Pre-Doctoral Degree Programs to June 30, 2026.
September 17, 2024

In an email to J Exchange Visitor Visa Program Sponsors on September 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of State has extended the post-degree J-1 Academic Training STEM Extension until June 30, 2026 for students who have […]

August 2024

J-1 On-Campus Employment Authorization Reminder for New and Continuing J-1 Students
August 30, 2024

All students in J-1 status who wish to work on-campus, or will continue to work on-campus at MIT (including any research assistantship, teaching assistantship, or fellowship with service requirement) need […]

Freedom of Expression at MIT
August 30, 2024

MIT maintains a firm commitment to ensuring that everyone in the community can express their views freely. Learn more about MIT’s policies about freedom of expression, harassment, and demonstration activities on campus.

ISO / Most MIT Offices CLOSED on Monday, September 2, 2024
August 29, 2024

The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.  The ISO will close for walk-ins beginning at 3:00pm […]

ISO Walk-In Office Hours Return to Fall Hours starting Monday, August 5
August 2, 2024

ISO Staff will be returning to Fall office hours starting on Monday, August 5. The ISO will continue to be working Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm, but will have a hybrid of […]

New Student Arrival and Orientation Resources
August 2, 2024

New Students beginning in the Fall 2024 term are encouraged to access our extensive resources under the “Getting Started” section of our webpage (https://iso.mit.edu/getting-started/). These resources include guidance on preparing […]

June 2024

ISO / Most MIT Offices CLOSED on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, 2024
June 28, 2024

The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, 2024 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.  The ISO Staff will also […]

ISO Summer Office Hours, Holiday Schedule effective June 17-August 2, 2024
June 7, 2024

ISO Staff will be working this Summer 2024 Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm, but will have a hybrid of walk-in hours and days when Staff will be in the office or working […]

ISO / Most MIT Offices CLOSED on Wednesday, June 19, 2024
June 6, 2024

The ISO, and most MIT offices, will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The ISO will close for walk-ins beginning at 3:00pm on […]

May 2024

FBI Warns of Scams Targeting Chinese Students/Scholars at U.S. Universities
May 16, 2024

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a warning about a current scam targeting Chinese communities in the U.S., including Chinese students attending U.S. colleges and universities. The scam […]