Student Organization Event Types & Regulations

The Information Included below was last updated on February 12, 2025

Events Involving Selling Goods

Category 3 Event

Atlas Event Registration must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the event date.

Event Space Reservation must be confirmed at least 30 business days prior to the event date.

  • Event Policies

    Events that involve selling goods require a One-Day Hawker/Peddler License from the City of Cambridge. The license must be posted in a location visible to all event participants at the event.

  • Event Registration Process & Permitting

    1. Event Host must have an Event Space Reservation confirmed at least 30 business days prior to the event date.
    2. Event Host must register the event via the Atlas Event Registration System at least 10 business days prior to the event date.
    3. Event Host must submit an application for a One-Day Hawker/Peddler License from the City of Cambridge at least 10 business days prior to the event date.
    Raffle Permit Cost
    A One-Day Hawker/Peddler License costs $10 per vendor or peddler per day.

Student Organization Event Planning Advisors

Gabi Hott Soares

Associate Director, Student Organizations & Programming

ghsoares@mit.edu

Ana Lucena Navarro

Assistant Director, Student Organizations & Programming

sofia993@mit.edu

E: sole@mit.edu
P: 617-253-6777

Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement

77 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA, 02139