Outdoor Recreation Has Reopened
We’re excited to welcome you back to MIT Recreation. This webpage has been created to keep you up to date on all of the operational changes, live counts, and precautionary measures we’re taking to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Quick FAQ’s
Q: When will the Indoor Facilities Open? +
A: Our reopening timeline and plans will be guided by many different factors, but will start with Governor Baker’s Phase III reopening guidelines, MIT’s reopening strategy for the entire campus, and industry best practices. We do not have a firm reopening but we’re planning for or around 9/1/20. Please know that we will continue to update the membership via email as our plans take more shape.
Q: Why can’t all memberships come back right away? +
A: While we are excited to welcome back some of our members, we know that many are not yet permitted back on campus. We are closely following MIT’s reopening strategy for the entire campus and will continue to advocate for your return in future stages. In the meantime we ask for your support, as the success of this reopening stage will impact future stages.
Q: May I continue my membership hold if I’m unable to or do not wish to return at this time? +
A: Yes, all memberships will remain on hold unless you decide to reactivate it. If you do not wish to opt-in at this time you do not need to take action. You will be notified when your membership status will be returning to “Active” and if necessary, you can elect to extend your hold at that time. Please note that only campus residents may opt-in at this time.
Q: Is there a fee to reactivate my membership? +
A: There is no reactivation fee to resume your membership. If you pay via credit card or EFT each month (either on the 1st or 15th) your payments will resume in September. If you paid for your membership in full prior to the closure, your membership expiration date will be extended appropriately.
Q: What steps do I need to take to reactivate my membership? +
A: Please submit our membership reactivation form prior to 8/23/20 in order to ensure that your request is processed before 9/1/20. After submitting the form please continue to monitor your email. In order to return to our facilities, members must sign a new liability release which will be sent to the email provided within 7 business days.
Q: My last membership payment was made on March 1st and you closed on March 16th, will I receive a refund? +
A: If you made a payment on March 1st, you will receive a credit towards your September 1st payment for the last two weeks of March. Members that are billed on the 15th of each month will not be eligible for a credit. Members that are typically billed on the 15th were not charged on March 15th.
Q: I’m unable to return on September 1st but would like to return later in the month, is that possible? +
A: Yes it is. Please complete the membership reactivation form and select “other” as the return date. A representative will reach out to you after the accounts resuming on 9/1/20 have been processed. Your membership dues will be prorated for the month of September.