Applying for the Environment & Sustainability Minor

To apply for the environment and sustainability (E&S) minor, complete the following steps:

  1. Print or download the application form, and fill it out. Feel free to leave any sections blank that you’d like to discuss further with ESI Education Program Director Chris Rabe.
  2. Email the form to Chris Rabe at cjrabe@mit.edu and request a meeting, where you’ll walk through an overview of the minor.

  3. Bring your transcript and questions to your meeting. You’ll go over plans for fulfilling requirements, advising group options, and steps for completing the application with an advisor’s signature.

  4. Once it’s clear that the minor is a good fit, you’re all set! The E&S minor will be added to your coursework. As you continue to take classes, you can stay connected with the ESI for additional advising, resources, or mentorship.

While students can apply for the minor at any time before their final semester, we recommend that you do so early in your career at MIT to make the most of the E&S minor program.

Completing the Minor

In addition to fulfilling the subject and application requirements above, students must complete the following steps before the third week of their final semester (the semester after which they’ll receive an S.B. degree) – in February for students who graduate in June.

  1. Print/download and fill out the completion form.
  2. Email the completion form to Chris Rabe (cjrabe@mit.edu) with a request for certification that you’ve met all the criteria for the E&S minor. In addition, send an unofficial transcript that lists all subjects completed and current registration.
  3. Schedule a 45-minute exit interview with Chris.
  4. The ESI will certify your completion form and return it to you with signatures.

Questions?

Email Education Program Director Chris Rabe at cjrabe@mit.edu.

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