We're not snobs

MIT students (both undergraduate and graduate)
MIT faculty and staff
MIT alumni
MIT community (family of the above, etc.)
Wellesley students, faculty, staff, and alums
Draper Labs staff
Lincoln Labs staff
Members of other IOCA (Intercollegiate Outing Club Association) clubs

If you're not a member of one of the above don't despair! Contact us and explain your affiliation or how you heard of the club --- if nothing else, we can probably suggest other area outing groups you might be interested in.

How do I become a member?

You've heard all about the MIT Outing Club, checked out our web page, and now you want to join. Here's most of the information you need to know to become a member. If you still have questions after reading this page, don't be afraid to email mitoc-owner@mit.edu.

There are two different degrees of membership in the MIT Outing Club.

You subscribe to one or more of the MITOC mailing lists. There's no fee to be on the mailing lists, and you can add yourself or take yourself off at any time. You'll get news about MITOC trips and events, and be able to participate in mailing list discussions about relevant topics.
You become an official MITOC member by purchasing a memberhip card for $10 during office hours at the MITOC office (checks only!). The cost of the card helps to cover the expenses of running trips and repairing equipment. A membership is good for one school year. You need to have a membership card to rent gear from the Outing Club, and to go on official MITOC trips. You don't need to join in advance before renting gear or signing up for a trip (though you're welcome to drop by during office hours to join and look around). Most people pay membership dues when they rent gear or join a trip for the first time that school year.