MISSION

We, the undergraduate students of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in order to improve the quality of our education, to provide ourselves with services which would otherwise not be provided, to express our views and represent ourselves before other groups whose decisions affect us, and to fairly and accountably allocate resources which have been granted to us as a whole, do create a central body unto which legislative, executive, judicial, and representative powers are conferred.

It's a simple mission, but it takes over 150 student volunteers to make it happen. Our work spans representing students and advocating for their interests at the Institute as well as leveraging our financial resources and influence to sponsor a variety of programs, projects, and events for students.

The MIT Undergraduate Association was founded in 1893, and now continues a 120+ year tradition of supporting students and improving their experience at MIT. We partner with the administration on a number of initiatives, and there are signs of the UA's impact all around you. Here's a breakdown of the areas in which we work:

  • We work to solve the toughest campus issues by collecting student opinion and harnessing students' problem-solving skills in creating innovative solutions. Your advocates share this insight with Institute leaders to ensure informed decision-making. We focus on ongoing challenges that affect the entire student population, from student support to education and sustainability.

    Cabinet Committees

    Ad-hoc Committees

    • Food Security (2023-Present)

    • COVID-19 (2019-2021)

  • There are a great deal of student needs unmet by the administration at the Institute. When we find a simple solution to these issues, we can leverage our financial resources and partnerships to implement ongoing programs or one-off projects to address the issue at hand.

    Past Projects

    • Q-Week

    • Implementing MIT COVID Hack projects

    • Alumni Fireside Chats

  • MIT is nothing without friends and opportunities to be social, meeting new members of your class or of the broader undergraduate community. We partner with other clubs to host exciting events that provide students with unique opportunities to have fun and create memories to remember after MIT.

    For more information, contact your class councils or visit Students Event Board!