Student Groups

Graduate Student Groups

This page is for graduate students to connect with one another, find out what the graduate specific groups are, and be kept up to date about the programs just for graduate students put on by your peers.  If you’re interested in having something added to the Graduate Resource Page please email lbgt@mit.edu!

Did you know that graduate students can also reserve the Rainbow Lounge for events?  Find out more about how to reserve the Rainbow Lounge by filling out this form here].

Graduate Groups

Aces and Aros
 
Aces and Aros is a group for those who identify on the asexual/aromantic spectra. Request to join this mailing list for fun and safe events for asexual/aromantic individuals, as well as a safe space for asexuality-related discussions.
 
To join, email: aces-admin@mit.edu
 

BioLGBTQ+ ||

BioLGBTQ+ is a new student group focused on creating a space where LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in the Biology community can feel comfortable sharing their experiences. We aim to foster community through fun monthly social events, as well as advocate for LGBTQ+ issues within the biology department and raise awareness through informative lecture series and guest speakers. We welcome all LGBTQ+ individuals affiliated with the Biology department, whether undergraduate, graduate, post-doc, faculty, or staff. Contact: biolgbtq_admin@mit.edu  

LGBT Grad || https://www.facebook.com/groups/lgbtgrad/

LGBT Grad is student group run by and for LGBT grad students and friends of the MIT community. Our mission is build and maintain a graduate student LGBT community across the Institute, and to connect MIT grad students to the LGBT community in the greater Boston area.

LBGT Grad PoC ||

A group for graduate queer and trans people of color to hang out, connect, chat, and support one another in a safe space. Contact: grad-qpoc-admin@mit.edu

Sloan LBGT || http://web.mit.edu/sloan-lgbt/

Sloan Pride is a student organization established to foster and promote an open and honest environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students, partners, faculty and staff in the Sloan community. We seek to promote positive images of the LGBT community and to foster opportunities for personal and professional growth regardless of sexual or gender identity.

QuBE (Queers in the Built Environment) ||

QuBE aims to highlight and create dialogue around the intersection of queer identity and the built environment through a variety of media including speakers, conferences, partnerships, publications, and social events. QuBE also serves to support and increase the visibility of queer students, faculty, and staff in the School of Architecture + Planning and the MIT community at large.

Graduate Student Calendar

All graduate students are welcome to attend the “welcome to all” programs listed on the main page. However, this calendar is managed by the leaders of the graduate student groups just for graduate programs that are being put on.  If you would like to have your events added to the calendar then please email lbgt@mit.edu.

Undergraduate Student Groups

Aces and Aros
Aces and Aros is a group for those who identify on the asexual/aromantic spectra. Request to join this mailing list for fun and safe events for asexual/aromantic individuals, as well as a safe space for asexuality-related discussions.
 
To join, email: aces-admin@mit.edu
 
GaMIT
GaMIT (gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgenders, queers, allies, and friends at MIT) is the oldest queer group at MIT and the first in the US. GaMIT provides an avenue for LBGT social and political advocacy. Study breaks, coming-out support groups, and other events occur throughout the year. GaMIT is a student group for undergrads and graduate students! Web: http://gamit.mit.edu
 
To join, email: gamit-admin@mit.edu
 
Queer West
Queer West is a student group dedicated to creating a welcoming and accepting community and encouraging dialogue about LGBTQ+ issues. We meet on West Campus but welcome students from all parts of MIT.
 
To join, email: queer-west-exec@mit.edu
 
TransMIT
A vibrant community dedicated to supporting and uplifting the trans and gender expansive individuals within the MIT family!
 
Our mission is to foster a space that celebrates and supports the diverse identities within the trans and gender expansive spectrum. We're here for you, whether you identify as transgender, transsexual, gender non-conforming, genderqueer, agender, non-binary, or are questioning your gender identity.
 
To join, email: transmit-exec@mit.edu