MIT Student—All MIT undergraduate/graduate students who have paid tuition and student life activity fees for the current academic year; August 16 - June 14; or summer students who have paid the summer student fee for membership between June 15 and August 15. Must obtain a valid I.D. at the MIT card office.

Wellesley Student—Wellesley College undergraduate students who have paid tuition for the current semester and have a valid student ID obtained at the MIT card office.

Cross-Registered Student—Any student from another college simultaneously registered for class(es) at MIT for the current semester. Must obtain a valid I.D at the MIT card office.

MIT Faculty/Staff—A current MIT employee with verifying identification, including Whitehead Institute and Lincoln Laboratory staff.

MIT Alumnus/ae—Any MIT graduate. Must obtain an MIT Alumni card at the MIT Card Office.

MIT Affiliate — An "Affiliate" is defined as a member of the MIT Community who is not a regular employee, student, alumni, or spouse/partner of an MIT Community member. Examples include contractors, vendors, and next source employees.

Friends of MIT—Any adult, 18 years-of-age or older, who does not have current MIT affiliation through other membership categories, and is sponsored by an MIT community member.

Retirees of MIT—Any adult retired from MIT with 10 years of service and is receiving benefits is eligible for Faculty/Staff membership rate. Must have valid retiree I.D. obtained at the MIT Card Office.

Family Member—Any individual who is a spouse/partner of the MIT affiliate and dependents under 18 years of age or under the age of 23 with a valid student ID.  The parent/guardian must supervise minor family members in the same activity area during youth access hours. Please see page 18 for youth policies. A spouse/partner must provide proof of the same residence as the primary member (a valid driver’s license/lease with both names). Spouses/partners of MIT faculty or staff and students must go to the MIT card office to obtain their spousal cards.

Affiliate vs. Non-Affiliate—For temporary passes, an "MIT Affiliate" is defined as an MIT Student, MIT Faculty/Staff, Alumnus/a, spouse of one of the preceding, and Wellesley Student or Cross-Registered Student.

You will find the MIT Card office in the basement of the Stratton Center
(W20-021). The office is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.