The UAC has a number of events and programs for undergraduate students this Fall.
Programs offered to all undergraduate students will have specific resources and staff for both first year and upper-level students, as we know each population has unique needs and questions. Check out our schedule below, and be sure to stop by!
Do you identify as FLI (first generation and/or low-income)? We have specific events for you, listed here. Learn more & connect with the FLI community here!
| Program | Date | Time | Location | Details | Audience |
| First Day of Class: UAC Welcome | 9/4/2024 | 11am – 1pm | 7-103 & 7-104 | Join UAC Staff to celebrate the first day of classes with a photo booth, snacks, and more! | All undergrads |
| Meet the Office of the First Year | 9/9/2024 | 11am – 1pm | 7-103 | Come join the OFY Staff in 7-103 to learn more about what the OFY can do for you in your first year! | Class of 2028 |
| Class of 2028 CAPD Drop In | 9/10/2024 | 11am – 1pm | 7-103 | Learn more about the Career Advising and Professional Development Office, support, and early career options! | Class of 2028 |
| Prepare for the Fall Career Fair (FCF) with UAC & CAPD | 9/11/2024 | 11am – 1pm | W20: Mezzanine | Prepare for the Fall Career Fair with UAC and CAPD staff! We’ll provide 1:1 feedback on your resume and LinkedIn page, as well as tips for chatting with employers at the FCF. | Class of 2027 |
| Sip with Diep | 9/12/2024 | 1pm – 3pm | 7-104 | Love boba tea? Come chat with Diep (“yip”) Luu about your advising experience and enjoy a custom-order boba! Details on how to RSVP are in the UAC newsletter. | Classes: ’25, ’26, ’27 |
| First Year Hub: Meet Student Support Services (S3)! | 9/17/24 | 11am – 1pm | 7-103 | Come stop by and chat with staff from Student Support Services! | Class of 2028 |
| First Year Hub: Meet SFS! | 9/24/24 | 11am – 1pm | 7-103 | Come stop by to learn about how Student Financial Services can help you! | Class of 2028 |
| ELO Fair | 10/1/2024 | 1:30-3:30pm | Lobby 13 | Stop by & learn more about MIT’s amazing experiential learning opportunities (or ELOs, for short). ELOs connect you to important, real-world projects in MIT research labs, maker spaces, PK12 schools, start-ups, nonprofits, and global industries. Plus, we’ll have snacks! | All undergrads |
| Add Date Party | 10/4/2024 | 11am – 1pm | 7-103 & 7-104 | It’s Add Date! Stop by the UAC to ask any questions about deadlines and participate in our annual Addition Competition. As always, we will have snacks! | All undergrads |
| First Year Hub: Academic Resources and DAPER | 10/8/2024 | 11am – 1pm | 7-103 | Learn more about academic resources available to you. | Class of 2028 |
| Sip with Diep | 10/10/2024 | 1pm – 3pm | 7-103 & 7-104 | Love boba tea? Come chat with Diep (“yip”) Luu about your advising experience and enjoy a custom-order boba! Details on how to RSVP are in the UAC newsletter. | Classes: ’25, ’26, ’27 |
| First Year Hub: Support, Wellbeing and Belonging | 10/22/2024 | 11am-1pm | 7-103 & 7-104 | Staff from the the Support, Wellbeing, and Belonging will be in 7-103 to answer any questions. There will also be snacks! | Class of 2028 |
| Don’t be Spooked by Financial Literacy | 10/29/2024 | 1pm – 3pm | Outside SFS | Don’t be spooked by financial literacy! Join SFS to learn more about navigating your finances during and after your time at MIT. | All undergrads |
| UAC Halloween Party | 10/31/2024 | 11am – 1pm | 7-103 & 7-104 | Join the UAC to celebrate Halloween! We will have candy and other treats. We will also be hosting our annual costume contest (with TechCash prizes!) so come dressed in your best costume! | All undergrads |
| Sip with Diep | 11/7/2024 | 1pm – 3pm | 7-104 | Love boba tea? Come chat with Diep (“yip”) Luu about your advising experience and enjoy a custom-order boba! Details on how to RSVP are in the UAC newsletter. | Classes: ’25, ’26, ’27 |
| No Flip Flops | 11/15/2024 | 6pm – 7:30 PM | Grier Room (34-401) | First Year Students who are new to the area need a little help adjusting to the New England Climate. Come learn about the science behind winter storms, how to dress for the weather and get a chance to win some Winter Gear! RSVP will open in mid-October. | Class of 2028 |
| Drop Date | 11/20/2024 | 11am – 1pm | 7-103 & 7-104 | It’s Drop Date! Stop by the UAC to ask any questions about deadlines and participate in our subtraction competition. As always, we will have snacks! | All undergrads |
| First Year Hub: Learn about Pre-Reg and IAP! | 11/21/2024 | 11am-1pm | 7-103 | Come by to learn more about Pre-Registration for the Spring Term and IAP! | Class of 2028 |
| First Year Hub: Finals Prep! | 12/5/2024 | 11am-1pm | 7-103 | Come stop by and get some great study tips to set you up for success during Finals. | Class of 2028 |
| SPA: Stress Prevention Activities | 12/11/2024 | 11am – 1pm | 7-103 & 7-104 | You did it! Celebrate the last day of classes with some stress-relieving activities and snacks! | All undergrads |
Please note: dates/times may change. Program details will be confirmed via UAC and OFY newsletters before the event.
Email advising@mit.edu or firstyear@mit.edu with any questions!