When is the Inauguration Ceremony?
The Inauguration Ceremony for President Sally Kornbluth is 3–4:30 pm on Monday, May 1, 2023, on Killian Court on the MIT campus. A community reception will follow.
What is the schedule for the 2023 Inauguration of Sally Kornbluth?
Details for the festivities are available via the schedule page — hope you will join us!
Will the Inauguration Ceremony be webcast and/or recorded?
Yes, the Inauguration Ceremony will be webcast on the inauguration website and a recording made available in the days following the event. There is also a webcast with ASL.
What do you suggest for hotel accommodations?
For MIT’s preferred hotel partners, please see the Traveling to MIT page.
Where can I find the full list of delegates marching in the procession?
The full list of delegates from Academic Institutions, Learned Societies, and Organizations can be found on the Delegates page.
Does MIT provide discounted hotel rates?
MIT provides the list of MIT’s preferred hotel partners as a resource and does not guarantee MIT discounted rates over Blackout Periods or room availability at any of the hotels listed. Please contact the hotels directly for further information.
I'm attempting to register my attendance, but am getting an error on the first page. Why is this happening?
If you receive an error when attempting to proceed to the next page of the registration, it's most likely because you entered a different address than what we have on file. If you were emailed a save-the-date or an electronic invitation, the email address we sent it to would be the one we have on file for you. If you received a printed invitation and are not sure which email address to use, please contact Institute Events.
I've been invited to march...do I wear academic regalia?
Yes, all participants in the academic procession will wear regalia (cap, gown, and hood, if applicable.) Delegates representing institutions other than MIT wear the regalia of that institution. MIT faculty, staff, and students wear the regalia of their own alma maters.
Note: the deadline to request rental regalia has passed, however, we will do our best to assist. If you own regalia and just need to sign up, you'll be able to indicate that during registration.
I am an MIT faculty member - may I register to march at the Inauguration Ceremony?
Yes, please join us! You may search within your email for an invitation sent by inauguration@mit.edu or ping us to request the link to sign up.
Note: the deadline to request rental regalia has passed, however, we will do our best to assist. If you own regalia and just need to sign up, you'll be able to indicate that during registration.
I am a delegate representing an institution and am having trouble with registration. What should I do?
Glad you can join us! If you have been asked by the leadership of your institution to represent it in the academic procession, we will need your email for the registration system. Please contact us.
If you are receiving an error after trying to move forward to the next registration page, make sure you are using the email that received your save-the-date or invitation.
Delegate names received by April 13 are reflected in our printed program. A full list of delegates will be available via this website.
I have a question about Inauguration. Whom should I contact?
Please contact MIT Institute Events for a reply in 3–4 business days. Thank you.
Will the Symposium: Where Big Ideas Come From — and Why They Matter be webcast?
Yes, the Symposium: Where Big Ideas Come From — and Why They Matter webcast will be available on the Webcasts page on the Inauguration site.
I am registered - when will I receive final details?
Thank you for joining us! If you registered to participate in Inauguration 2023, you should have received a PDF with information.
Is there a campus shuttle that I can take that will get me around campus on Inauguration Day?
Yes! The Inauguration Shuttle will be running on May 1, 2023 from 7am–11pm. Please note it will only run on Inauguration Day.
