Housing Selection
Housing selection, like many things at MIT, is unique. The Housing & Residential Services (HRS) team is committed to ensuring your housing selection and move-in experiences are easy and welcoming!
We encourage you to connect with our team members regarding any housing-related inquiries you may have. We’re available to assist through various channels, including virtual and in-person services, as well as by phone and email. Contact HRS to learn more.
Early application is open Now until April 30
Open to all current and incoming graduate students. Apply by April 30 to participate in early self-selection.
After your application is complete:
- Applicants for family housing are welcome to select a housing unit on April 25 or April 30 (between 10 am and 3 pm Eastern time).
- Applicants for individual housing will receive a follow-up email with the date (between May 6 and May 10) and the time to select a housing unit.
Who can apply
- Fully-registered graduate students
- Graduate students with families
- Undergraduates in family housing
- Visitors, postdocs, cross-registered students & MIT affiliates
How to select housing
The self-selection process enables students to manage their housing search by selecting their desired housing unit in the Housing Portal, subject to availability. Specific dates for housing selection are in the self-selection timeline below. To select a unit in Graduate Junction, visit the ACC Website. Please visit our FAQ page for answers to common questions.
1. Log on to the HOUSING PORTAL
Once you’ve explored your housing options, graduate students can log into the Housing Portal using their MIT credentials by clicking the “Login with Touchstone” button. If you are a visiting student, postdoc, or other affiliate, please follow the instructions on the login page to create an account for the first time you sign in. Once your account is created, you will click “Login with Touchstone” to access the Housing Portal.
2. Navigate to the correct self-selection application
Once you’ve accessed the portal, navigate to the “Forms” tab. Depending on your affiliation with MIT, you will select either:
- Graduate self-selection application (for enrolled MIT graduate students); or
- Visitor self-selection application (for all visitors, postdocs, and other affiliates)
3. Complete the self-selection application questions
Within the Self-Selection Application, you will be asked a series of questions, including whether you will be selecting single or family housing, as well as your roommate preferences and other initial information. You may revisit this section of the self-selection application if you need to edit your preferences.
4. Wait for the self-selection window to open to select your on-campus housing assignment
After you have completed your application, wait until your self-selection dates to select your unit.
New or returning graduate students with children or partners:
- Thursday, April 25, 2024 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
- Tuesday, April 30, 2024 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
New or off-campus individual graduate students:
- HRS will reach out to you after April 30 to notify you of your assigned self-selection date and time (which will be between May 6 and May 10).
During your assigned selection date, you may continue to the room selection between 10:00 am to 3:00 pm ET. Here, you will be able to view all available on-campus graduate housing units and select your preferred unit. Please be aware that any rooms that you add to your cart will be removed after 10 minutes of inactivity.
5. Sign Your Housing License Agreement
Self-Selection Timeline
Fall Move-in schedule
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Current Resident Renewal Period
Feb 22 – Mar 26
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Early Application Period
April 16 - April 30
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Early Selection Days:
New or Returning Graduate Students with Children
April 25 - April 30
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Early Selection Days:
Off-campus Graduate Students
New Graduate Students
May 6 - May 10
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Open Application and Selection Period:
New or Returning Graduate Students with Children
Off-campus Graduate Students
New Graduate Students
May 14 – Sep 30
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Selection period:
Currently Housed Postdocs, Visitors, Affiliates
May 21 - Sept 30
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Selection period:
New Postdocs, Visitors, Affiliates
May 30 – Sep 30
Spring Move-in schedule
The selection period for MIT graduate students begins in November, and the selection period for visitors, postdocs, and affiliates begins in late November.