What if I fall ill during the term?

Students may still request excused absences during this period.

Undergraduates should contact Student Support Services. Graduate students should contact Graduate Personal Support.

Can I petition for an exception?

For more information regarding petitions, please contact the appropriate committee:

Undergraduate students:

• Petitions for General Institute Requirements
• Petitions to the Committee on Academic Performance for late changes to registration

Graduate students:

• Petitions to make academic record changes

Where do I go for help with teaching online?

A new site, teachremote.mit.edu, has been created by to help instructors quickly move from in-person teaching to online instruction. Instructors may also email teachremote@mit.edu.

How do I get guidance on whether my syllabus meets the revised term regulations?

Instructors may wish to contact their academic unit’s head, education officer, undergraduate officer, or graduate officer. Questions may also be referred to the Chair of the Faculty at exam-termregs@mit.edu.