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Affinity Groups

Groups organized by ethnicity, gender, or affinity interest are a strong part of the alumni community. Visit each group's web page to find out more about their missions, events, and volunteers. AMITA, BAMIT, BGALA, CAMIT, and MITAAA are based on a self-identified constituency. You can self-identify as part of one or more of these constituencies with this online form.

AMITA Association of MIT Alumnae AMITA, which is dedicated to connecting alumnae to each other and to MIT, has been active for more than 100 years.

BAMIT Black Alumni of MIT Established in 1979, this group brings together alumni of African descent for personal and professional development and to support MIT and black communities.

BGALA Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Alumni of MIT BGALA provides a social and professional network for bisexual, gay, and lesbian alumni and their supporters. BGALA also works to promote a supportive environment at MIT.

CAMIT Chinese Alumni of MIT MIT alumni of Chinese descent hold events to promote unity and networking both at MIT and through regional chapters.

LAMIT Latino/a Alumni/ae of MIT LAMIT supports professional and personal development for Latino/Hispanic alumni/ae, connections and support for current MIT students, and outreach to potential MIT applicants. To learn more, please submit the Affinity Group Form.

MITAAA MIT Arab Alumni Association MITAAA, founded in 1997, unites hundreds of Arab alumni around the globe through events and clubs throughout the Middle East and the Arab world, including annual conferences.

AACRE MIT Center for Real Estate Alumni The MIT Center for Real Estate was established improve the quality of the built environment and to promote more informed professional practice.

MITCAA MIT Crew Alumni Association Over 4,500 living alumni who rowed at MIT support the crews and mentor current students through the MITCAA.

MITSAAA MIT South Asian Alumni Association MISAAA serves the needs of the MIT South Asian community both at the national and international level, focusing on South Asian alumni who are either from or identify themselves as from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Complete this form to self-identify.