IS&T Welcomes the Class of 2021
On this page:
Hot Technology Topics for New Students
- Getting Started with IT at MIT
- MIT Mobile App
- Top Ten FREE Software Packages for Students
- Top Ten FREE IT and Cloud Services for Students
- MIT Pharos Printing
- Email Forwarding Instructions
- Duo Authentication Landing Page
Overview of Events
Date | Time | Activity | Location |
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Tuesday, August 29 | 2PM - 3:30PM | Academic Expo |
Johnson Athletics Center (W34) |
Tuesday, Sept 5 | 10AM - 4PM |
Computing @ MIT |
Lobby, Zesiger Center (W35) |
Tuesday, Sept 5 | 10AM - 4PM |
Laptop Registration, Co-Sponsored by MIT Police | Lobby, Zesiger Center (W35) |
Key Technology Resources for New Students
- Step-by-step guide for you to follow to get you up and running in no time.
IS&T Computing for New Students
- Video introductions to key IT topics at MIT.
Computing @ MIT Videos
- Map folds to business-card size and lists IS&T-run campus computing locations, as well as other technology and campus resources that may be of use to new students and faculty.
Campus Computing Map
- WANTED: Hard-working students to fill key roles at IS&T. Student jobs start at $16/hour and require a minimum of 5 hours per week.
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Orientation 2017 IS&T Event Descriptions
![]() | Academic Expo Tuesday, August 29, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, Johnson Athletics Center (W34) Stop by IS&T’s table at the Academic Expo in the Johnson Ice Rink to ask any questions you might have about computing at MIT. IS&T representatives will be on hand to get you up and running with your computer, provide information on student job opportunities with IS&T, and give you some fun stuff! |
![]() | Computing@MIT Tuesday, September 5, 10:00 - 4:00 pm, Lobby, Zesiger Center (W35) New freshmen, returning students, and all members of the MIT community are invited to come to our Computing @ MIT event in the lobby of the Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center (AKA, the Z Center). Bring your laptop, and take advantage of the many services IS&T will be offering:
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![]() | Laptop Registration & Tagging Tuesday, September 5, 10:00 - 4:00 pm, Lobby, Zesiger Center (W35) Laptop registration is a loss prevention measure where a metal tag is placed on top of your laptop. If removed, it leaves a tattoo stating "stolen property." Security Tracking of Office Property (STOP) is a system of registering and identifying your laptop. |
IS&T Orientation Questions
If you have questions about IS&T's orientation sessions, send mail to ist-orientation@mit.edu.
Get Technology Help
- Technical Questions? Contact the Service Desk. Send mail to
servicedesk@mit.edu, visit walk-ins during business hours, or call 617-253-1101.