Junction 2007 begins Monday, July 9th! — This is an old page. The new one will be out soon.

We look forward to seeing you on Monday! You’ll be joining 70 of your peers across eight different classes. Please read on so you know what to do for the first day.

You may read our information packet online; every student will receive a copy on Monday, so you don’t need to print it out.

Where and When

Please come to MIT Lobby 10 at 5:30 PM on Monday, July 9th (directions are below). This is the first day of Junction; classes will be operating on a shortened schedule after check-in and some orientation activities. We’ll try to get you acquainted with your teachers and give you a chance to meet fellow students. The schedule is:

• 5:30 - 6:00 PM: Check in (turn in forms and payment)
• 6:00 - 7:00 PM: Orientation activities (choose between a frisbee game, campus tours, and modular origami)
• 7:00 - 8:00 PM: Barbecue with teachers
• 8:00 - 8:45 PM: First period classes (Web Design, Women’s Studies, Multivariable Calculus, Chemistry)
• 8:45 - 9:30 PM: Second period classes (Physics Power, Neuroscience, Government, Face-to-face Communication)

On a typical day of Junction, the entire time (5:30 - 9:30 PM) will be spent in classes except for a 30-minute dinner break. The break is at 7:30 PM on Monday and Wednesday, and 7:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday.

What to Bring

Firstly, we recommend that you don’t bring food on the first day, since we’re having a barbecue! After Monday, you’re welcome to bring dinner, or buy something to eat while you’re here.

Please print and fill out the Junction student agreement, and have your parents fill out our medical and liability forms. The forms are available at the following links:

1. Medical and Liability Forms
2. Student Agreement

We cannot let you into the program unless we have all of these forms completed and signed!

Please also bring payment for tuition. The fee for this program is $200 for one class, or $300 for two classes; if you are receiving financial aid, please bring the amount that you have received via e-mail. Please pay with a check, made out to “MIT ESP” (without the quotes). We will accept cash, but really prefer checks.

Where to Go

Registration will be in the lobby of building 10 from 5:30-6:00 PM. Here is an online map highlighting building 10:

If you arrive after 6:00 PM, you can go to the Junction office, in room 2-131, in order to check in. After the first day, someone will always be in the office from 5:30 - 9:30 PM. Should you need to reach us, our phone number is 617-253-4882.

Instructions for Parents

Junction is a small program focused on providing a fun environment for in-depth learning. There is no need for parents to come to Junction, even on the first day. Our orientation events and classes are solely for the students and teachers. We are sorry that we can’t offer any structured activities for parents.

That’s it!

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or by e-mail. See you Monday!