Unaccompanied Minors

GUIDELINES FOR PROGRAMS WITH UNACCOMPANIED MINORS FOR ASA-RECOGNIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

1. General information about in-person programs for K-12 students and minors at MIT can be found at minors.mit.edu.  

2. All MIT faculty, staff, and students interacting with minors are required to take the Protection of Minors at MIT training. 

3. All individuals engaged in activities involving minors, whether in-person or online, are required to undergo background checks. 

4. Required Documentation and Forms: Complete the MIT Programs Involving Minors Risk Assessment Form at least three months before the planned activity. 

5. Schedule a meeting with the Assistant Director of Student Organizations and Programming in the SOLE Office at least one month prior to the event. 

6. Collect signed Parent Consent Form and Liability Waiver through DocuSign before the event.

• Photo/Media Release Form: Required if photos/videos of minors are to be taken during the program. 

7. Volunteers interacting with minors must complete the Minors Code of Conduct Form on Engage. 

8. Reporting Obligations:

• Anyone participating in a program involving minors who knows, suspects, or receives information about potential abuse or neglect is expected to inform their supervisor and email minors@mit.edu. 
• Under Massachusetts law, certain individuals are considered mandated reporters and may have additional obligations. Contact the SOLE Office or minors@mit.edu for guidance. 
• In an emergency, call 911 or MIT Police at 617-253-1212.