Resources

Curated guides, helpful links, and opportunities tailored for undergraduates with an interest in mathematics. This page is your starting point for exploring potential majors, looking for research or internship programs, or seeking support and community in the math world. We hope to connect you with the tools and information you need to thrive in your mathematical journey.

Academics & Planning

Math Academic Services (MAS)

Math department’s front desk for course logistics, tutoring info, degree requirements, petitions, and general help (Room 2-110).

Department Advising

Faculty advisors for planning subjects, add/drop questions, career or grad-school discussions.

Degree Requirements (18 & 18-C)

Official charts and track details.

Math Learning Center (MLC)

Free, drop-in tutoring for 18.01/18.02/18.03/18.06 and selected upper-level classes (in 4-159; check the schedule).

Undergraduate Research & Reading Programs

Central page for research opportunities in Course 18.

Course 18 Underground Guide

Student-run (UMA) reviews, tips, and roadmaps for math courses.

Essentials

  • Math Department - Official homepage featuring academic programs, research, faculty, and news.
  • CAPD - MIT’s hub for career advising, fellowships, prehealth, and professional development.
  • Registrar - Official dates for add/drop, pre registration, exams.
  • Student Support Services (S3) - Undergraduate help for academic and personal issues with appointments and virtual drop-ins.
  • IDHR & Title IX - Report or get guidance on discrimination/harassment. Confidential options and training.
  • MIT Libraries - Gateway to books, journals, databases, and research help.
  • IS&T Service Desk (IT Help) - 24/7 tech support for email, Wi-Fi, VPN, accounts.

Community & Networks

SWE (Society of Women Engineers @ MIT)

Large, active organization supporting women in engineering through outreach, mentorship, and career development.

UMA (Undergraduate Math Association)

Community for all students interested in math with talks, socials, mixers, and student resources.

HMMT (Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament)

Student-run high-school math tournament co-organized by MIT & Harvard students with a big volunteer community.

GUMMI (Grad–Undergrad Math Mentoring Initiative)

Graduate-led mentoring for MIT undergrads considering math grad school (pairings, panels).

SIAM @ MIT (Applied & Industrial Math)

Student chapter for applied math & computing with seminars, workshops, networking.

WiEECS (Women in EECS @ MIT)

Undergraduate community for women in EECS with peer support, events, mentoring.

Research & Opportunities

  • ELx - The Institute’s “front door” to find UROPs, MISTI, PKG, and other hands-on programs.
  • UROP (Institute-wide) - The main site to find and start paid or credit research with MIT faculty.
  • Math Department UROP - Course 18-specific info, coordinators, and how to get matched with projects.
  • UROP+ - Full-time summer research guided by grad-student mentors in the Math Department.
  • SPUR/SPUR+ (Math Summer Research) - Department’s summer research program for MIT undergrads.
  • MISTI (Global research/internships) - Fully funded placements in research labs and companies abroad. Open to all majors.
  • Math Summer Programs - A curated list of math-centric summer activities and opportunities for Course 18 majors.