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SAA Ceramics. Credit: Jason Pastorello.
SAA Ceramics. Credit: Jason Pastorello.

MIT Arts Studio Classes

MIT W20 Student Arts Studios Class Registration Lottery

For the 2026 Independent Activities Period (IAP) and Summer terms, the W20 Arts Studios class registration lottery will be affiliation-neutral, giving all prospective students equal standing. Fall and Spring terms will continue to prioritize MIT students.

How It Works

Between December 5–10, 2025 prospective students may submit up to three class preferences ranked in order of priority. On December 11, lottery winners will be notified via email and have 24-hours to claim their seat. Any classes with remaining space after the lottery will be available via first-come first-served registration.

See individual class listings for their specific schedule, but IAP begins on Monday, January 5 and ends on Friday, January 30, 2026.

IAP Registration Timeline

Friday, December 5 (5:00pm, ET)–Wednesday, December 10 (9:00am, ET)

  • Prospective students submit their top three IAP class choices during this window
  • One submission per person (you can modify choices until the window closes)

Thursday, December 11 (by 12:00pm, ET)

  • Lottery results sent via email
  • Winners have 24 hours to accept their spot and complete payment
  • Unclaimed seats will be released to waitlisted students
  • First-come, first-served registration opens for remaining seats

 

Questions? Contact us at arts-studios@mit.edu

Credit: Robert Boyer

The Semi-Annual Ceramics Sale

W20 Student Arts Studios Ceramics Sale Discover handcrafted ceramics created by members of the MIT community, designed and fired in the ceramics studio on the fourth floor of the Stratton Student Center. Browse through a diverse selection including espresso cups, … Continued

SAA, Introduction to Gum Bichromate Printing. Credit: Richard Koolish
SAA, Introduction to Gum Bichromate Printing. Credit: Richard Koolish

About

The MIT W20 Student Art Studios (previously the Student Art Association) provide extra-academic, hands-on instruction in the arts for MIT students of all levels in a range of media. Priority registration is given to MIT undergraduate and graduate students, though all MIT affiliates may participate as space permits. Sign up to develop or refine your art in an open, hands-on, relaxed environment.

MIT W20 Student Arts Studio 
Stratton Student Center, MIT Building W20-424 (fourth floor)
84 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
617-253-7019