CMS Undergraduate Program

The undergraduate program in Comparative Media Studies – established in 1982 under its former name, Film and Media Studies – offers students an opportunity for interdisciplinary study of film, television, game design, virtual worlds, digital artworks, civic media, interactive writing, and other communications media.

How to Apply

There is no formal application process to become a CMS undergraduate. Once enrolled at MIT, students must declare a major by the end of their Sophmore year.

If you are interested in becoming a CMS major, double major, or minor, please contact CMS Undergraduate Administrator Becky Sheperdson at bshep [at] mit.edu.