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MBA First Year Announcements - September 16

Sydney Curran - Monday, September 29, 2025

Events

MBA Announcements

Town Hall - Fall Semester Welcome
Stay Connected: Core Mentor Check-In
Last Chance to Run for CBC Chair!
Weekly MBA Program Drop-in Advising
Quantitative Core Tutoring Program
Resource Reminder: Core Deliverables Calendar
MBA/MSMS Upcoming Events
MBA/MSMS Faculty Lunch Series: Erin Scott
After Class @Flat Top Johnny's

Other Offices

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Volunteer with Admissions!

In Case You Missed It

Key Dates

Town Hall - Fall Semester Welcome

Wednesday, September 17 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Wong Auditorium
Register here.

Join us as we kick off the Fall Semester at MIT Sloan with a special Town Hall! We’re excited to welcome our new Dean, Richard M. Locke, who will share his vision for the year ahead.

This is your chance to ask questions, hear updates, and start the academic year on a high note. Submit your questions in advance and be part of the conversation that shapes our community.
Don’t miss it!

Hosted by Sloan Senate & Student Life Office.

For questions, please reach out to Sloan Senate or the Student Life Office.

Stay Connected: Core Mentor Check-ins

Your Core Mentor is here to support you through your first 100 days at Sloan. Now’s the time to schedule a 1:1 and a team check-in with them. These conversations are a chance to reflect on your first weeks, ask questions, and talk about how things are going. Your Core Mentor will also join Team Day or set up another time to discuss your team contract.

If you haven’t connected yet, don’t hesitate to reach out to them to suggest a time.

Last Chance to Run for CBC Chair!

Want to make an impact at Sloan? Elections are closing on Wednesday, September 16 at 11:55 PM, and this is your chance to take on a leadership role:

Community Building Chair (CBC) – Create and lead inclusive cohort events and traditions that bring classmates together and strengthen the MBA community.

For more details, visit the CBC Election Site.

Weekly MBA Program Drop-in Advising

Monday and Wednesdays | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
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On campus and have a quick question? Stop by the MBA Program Office and a member of the MBA Program Advising team will assist you.

To learn more, click here and for questions, please contact the MBA Program Office.

Quantitative Core Tutoring Program

For more information click here.

The MBA Program Office offers a peer tutoring program for first-year MBA students. This program covers the cost of up to 8 hours total of tutoring in Accounting (15.515), DMD (15.060), Economics (15.010), Competitive Strategy (15.900), Managerial Finance (15.401).

This service is not intended to replace TA support, but provides a resource for students who need additional help understanding course concepts beyond faculty/TA office hours and recitations.

For questions, contact Vik Ohstrom in the MBA Program Office.

Resource Reminder: Core Deliverables Calendar

Core Deliverables Calendar Here

The Fall 2025 Core Deliverables Calendar provides an overview of class topics and deliverables week by week to guide in your semester planning. This document is not updated after the start of the semester and students should refer to Canvas for the most up-to-date information.

Click Here to View All Upcoming MBA/MSMS Events

MBA/MSMS Faculty Lunch Series: Erin Scott

September 24 | 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Register here by September 17

The MBA/MSMS Faculty Lunch Series offers an opportunity to attend a small group lunch with leading MIT Sloan faculty. Lunches are organized several times each semester. Students who register by the deadline will be included in a randomized lottery for 8 available slots.

Erin Scott is a Senior Lecturer in the Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management Group. Her research focuses on strategy for startups and, in addition to teaching, she is a mentor for early stage entrepreneurs.

For questions, please contact Vik Ohstrom

After Class @Flat Top Johnny's

Tuesday, October 7 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Flat Top Johnny's
Register here starting Wednesday, September 17 at 12:00 PM.

Enjoy tasty food, engaging conversations, and a bit of friendly competition with pool tables at the ready. Each attendee will receive a drink ticket upon check-in. Don’t miss this chance to unwind and catch up in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere!

For questions, contact the MBA Program Office.

Other MIT & Sloan Offices

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month Events:

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.

Volunteer with Admissions!

Volunteer Survey here

The Admissions Office is excited to invite you to pay it forward by helping us recruit future Sloanies! Each year, our student volunteers play a crucial role in shaping future classes, and we’d love for you to be part of that effort. If you’re interested in supporting recruiting events, marketing initiatives, admit outreach, and more, please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Thank you in advance!

For questions, reach out to Melissa Bucken.