FAQs

What is the Physical Education General Institute Requirement?

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How do I register for a Physical Education course?

• If you are an MIT undergraduate student, you use the on-line registration system during the open registration period.
  
• If you are an MIT graduate student, you use the on-line registration system during the open registration period.
  
• If you are not an MIT student, you must submit a request to register through the Physical Education Office.
  

When are the open registration periods?

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How will I know if I successfully registered for a class or was placed on the waitlist?

• A confirmation message will display on the screen. In addition, you will receive an e-mail confirmation message. You can also log into the registration system and see your current registration status.
  

If I am on the waitlist should I go to class?

• Yes, you should go to the first day of class. The instructor will fill the open spaces from the waitlist.
  

I know that someone cancelled their spot in class. Why didn't I receive any communication that my waitlist number changed or that I was enrolled in the course?

• You will  receive communication of waitlist placement movement only during the open registration period. If a student cancels their enrollment after the registration period closes, you will not receive any communication.
  
• If you are on the waitlist for the course, you should attend the first day of class.
  

What else can I do in the on-line registration system besides register for a class?

• You can waitlist for a class or cancel a registration during the open registration period.
  

• You can attend the first day of any open class. The instructor will add your name to the waitlist. Open spots will be assigned as available by the instructor. You can view the list of open courses on the PE registration system. 
• Plan ahead for next quarter –check the calendar section for the next registration period.

What if I need to drop a Physical Education class?

• Send an e-mail to mitpe@mit.edu with DROP in the Subject line
• Indicate in the body of the e-mail your name, and class name and day/time.

How do I register for more than one Physical Education Class?
The registration process allows you to register for only one class. To take an additional class:

• View the list of open courses on the PE registration system. 
• You can attend the first day of any open class. Open spots will be assigned as available by the instructor.

I missed the Freshman Group Swim Test. How can I take it?

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I cannot take the swim test in a mixed gender environment. How do I complete the swim test?

• Contact mitpe@mit.edu who can facilitate an appointment for you to take the test in a gender specific environment. 

I cannot take a swim class in a mix gender environment. Is there an all male or all female class?

• The Physical Education program plans to provide an all female class during IAP 2011, followed by an all male class during IAP 2012.
• Please indicate your interest to be notified of upcoming gender specific swim classes by sending an e-mail to mitpe@mit.edu. In the body of the e-mail provide your full name, gender, and phone number.

When are grades posted?

• Grades are posted within one week of the last day of class and can be viewed in WebSIS.

• The Pirate Certificates became available in the Fall of 2011. Students who have completed Archery, Fencing, Pistol and Sailing should send an email to mitpe@mit.edu with name and MIT ID number once grades are posted for all four courses. Check PE history at mitpe.com. Follow us at http://www.facebook/mitpe for updates.