MIT Parents Association

Zesiger Center Turns 10
Named for Albert L. Zesiger ’51 and his wife, Barrie M. Zesiger, the Z Center celebrated its 10th Anniversary this year.

Watch the celebratory video
MIT Commencement

MIT’s 147th Commencement exercises will take place on Friday, June 7, at 10:00 a.m. in Killian Court. For a full schedule and details on ticket information, hotels, parking, as well as some helpful tips on making your day joyous and memorable, visit the MIT Commencement website.

MIT Commencement Website
A Roadmap of Entrepreneurship Resources

MIT is a hub for entrepreneurs. To help students navigate this landscape, the office of the MIT chancellor has put together a coordinated list of entrepreneurship opportunities at MIT.

Check out the list of entrepreneurship resources.
Parents Fund
Every day, our students are challenged by MIT’s world class faculty, they are offered the most amazing research opportunities and they are supported by a caring administration. Let’s join together and help sustain and enhance MIT’s extraordinary learning environment so that our students continue to enjoy to the fullest the exceptional adventure they have embarked upon.

John Begg ’78, P’09, P’14
Parents Fund Chair
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Inside the MIT Hobby Shop

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the MIT Hobby Shop is a fully equipped wood and metal shop that teaches students the art of thoughtful design. Take a look inside the shop.

Family Weekend 2013

MIT Family Weekend 2013 is October 25 and 26! Get a jump start on planning: book a hotel, gather general information, and view highlights from last year's events.
Visit the Family Weekend site.

Terrascope Mission 2016

Terrascope is an MIT learning community for first-year students. Three students in the program discuss their trip to the southwest to research rare earth minerals.
Read the article on MIT News.

MIT Parents of the Class of 2017

The "MIT Parents of the Class of 2017" Facebook group supports parents by answering questions, providing resources, and creating a social atmosphere. Join the group!