GradSupport is here to help.
Staff in the Office of Graduate Education provide advice and counsel on a variety of issues including faculty/student relationships, changing your advisor, conflict negotiation, funding, academic progress, interpersonal concerns, and a student’s rights and responsibilities.
We can also help with excused absences and provide clarification about Graduate Policies and Procedures, and MIT implements Guaranteed Transitional Support for students who wish to change advisors or research groups.
Challenges are easier to solve together. Sometimes, the first step on the path to a solution is reaching out for help. Staff members are available to meet with students:
- Associate Dean Suraiya Baluch
- Assistant Dean Sharikka Finley-Moise
- Assistant Dean Elizabeth Guttenberg
- Assistant Dean Beth Marois
- Program Coordinator Sara Lazo
- GradSupport Intern Daniel Lu
Due to high volume, students are seen by appointment. To schedule appointments, please email gradsupport@mit.edu. As a part of our GradThriving unit, our GradSupport team is able to offer you direct support and connect you with additional campus resources.
I’d like to get connected with GradSupport. What should I expect?
Ask questions and schedule an appointment
If you have a question or would like to schedule an appointment, please email gradsupport@mit.edu . If you have a question that will be answered by email or phone, a GradSupport team member will respond as quickly as possible to answer your question and provide any additional resources that may help.
A GradSupport team member will connect with you to schedule an appointment.
Typically, appointments will be scheduled for 1-2 business days after scheduling, based on availability.
Your appointment
Appointments are typically 30 minutes, giving you space to talk over your situation with a caring member of the GradSupport team. They can help develop strategies, approaches, and solutions for your individual circumstance.
After your appointment
Depending on the situation, you may set up a follow-up meeting. You will leave the meeting with tools, strategies, resources, and information to move forward. GradSupport may also complete follow-up items, such as getting more information for you or advocating on your behalf.
Taking care of yourself and each other
Difficult conversations
As MIT plans for increasing research operations, many people will face difficult situations in relation to returning physically to campus. Here are some tips for those conversations. You may also find this video useful.
Miller Fund
The Miller Fund is a resource available to help with medical costs not covered by insurance. For more information, graduate students should make an appointment with GradSupport by emailing gradsupport@mit.edu.
