The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's 19th Annual Model United Nations Conference

Invitation of MITMUNC XVI

Dear delegates and advisors,

It is with great pride and excitement that we formally invite you to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's 19th annual Model United Nations Conference!

MITMUNC is a premier Model UN conference in which students from all over the world come together to solve the most pressing issues facing society today. At its core, MITMUNC is planned, organized, and directed by a passionate and ambitious team of MIT students that collectively form a diverse family of academic backgrounds and experiences. Our dedicated Secretariat members complement the chairs and staff by overseeing all conference preparations, months in advance of the conference in order to ensure that our delegates walk away with one of the greatest experiences of their lives.

Having experienced MITMUNC as chairs, then as Secretariat members and Secretaries-General, we are both humbled and thrilled to guide MITMUNC into its best conference yet. I now invite you to explore our brand new website to learn more about our conference. Do not hesitate in contacting us should you encounter any doubts along the way. Best of luck in the path ahead!

Sincerely,

Secretaries-General，MIT Model United Nations Conference XIX 2026

Organized by the official Model United Nations association of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which ranks first in the QS World University Rankings, MITMUNC is a highly prestigious extracurricular activity program recommended by MIT. It is one of the high-level Model United Nations conferences for American high school students. The conference's standout feature is the formation of small committees of approximately 30 members, providing delegates with more opportunities to speak and engage in discussions. Delegates also have ample interaction with the chairs, making it an excellent learning opportunity, especially for novice Model UN participants. For Chinese high school students, the chances of winning awards at MITMUNC are relatively high.

Content	ASEEDER International MUN Programs	Traditional US MUN Programs
Format	Model United Nations conferences and visits to various universities	Model United Nations conferences and visits to various universities
Conference Experience	Meetings, accommodations, and social activities all take place within the campuses of Columbia University, Yale University or MIT, allowing for a deep immersion into university campus life; Small committees with 20-30 participants, providing more speaking and networking opportunities, resulting in effective interaction and conference experience.	Conferences and accommodations are in downtown hotels, limiting the experience of university campus culture; Large committees with hundreds of participants, limited speaking and networking opportunities.
Certificates	Model United Nations conference participation certificate; AOPE certificate (optional) valued at 8 points, aiding future applications.	Model United Nations conference participation certificate.
Visit	In addition to participating in Model United Nations conferences, visits to international institutions (United Nations headquarters), cultural and art centers (Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Museum of Natural History) are included. In-depth visits to renowned universities (talk with Chinese students studying abroad, guided campus tours by alumni) are also part of the program.	Model United Nations conferences and visits to ordinary cities, touring local tourist attractions and museums, visiting university campuses with limited in-depth interactions.
Learning Record	ASEEDER Qualities Assessment Report: Comprehensive recording and assessment of students' performance and strengths throughout their participation in Model United Nations, in accordance with Western university academic standards. School leaders, teachers, parents, and future university admissions offices can gain a clear understanding of students' performance during this period. Students who prepare earnestly and perform well in MUN are distinguished from those who travel abroad under the guise of MUN for leisure.	Some simple photos and reflections.
Academic System	Designed to cultivate six core competencies of international quality education, in-depth learning in four major areas: MUN conferences, university experiences, global citizenship, and arts and humanities. Pre-departure training and guidance by professional academic mentors to help students complete the ASEEDER Qualities Assessment Report.	Almost none

Duration: Feburary 1st - 8th, 2027 (8 days 7 nights)

	Location	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Feb. 1	Departure from China, Arrive in the USA, Hotel check in
Feb. 2	New York	【University Experience】 Visit Columbia University, understanding academic strengths.	【Arts and Humanities】 Visiting one of the world's three largest artmuseums, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, experiencing the civilizations of ancient Babylon, Egypt, India, Greece, and Rome up close	Accommdation: Hotel in New York
Feb. 3	New York	【Global Citizenship】 Visiting the United Nations headquarters, gaining firsthand experience of the United Nations,learning about its developmental history, organizational structure, and current status.	【Global Citizenship】 Visiting the famous Times Square to feel the city's vibe, and in the evening, ascending the Empire State Building, for an overview of New York City.	Accommdation: Hotel in New York
Feb. 4	Boston	【University Experience】 On the way travel to Boston, visiting Yale University, understanding admission criteria.	【University Experience】 Visiting Harvard University, engaging with current students.	Accommdation: Conference hotel in Boston
Feb. 5		【University Experience】 Visit MIT, understanding campus culture.	【MITMUNC Conference】 Check-in Opening Ceremony	【MITMUNC Conference】 Committee Session 1
Feb. 6		【MITMUNC Conference】 Committee Session 2	【MITMUNC Conference】 Committee Session 3	【MITMUNC Conference】 Committee Session 4 Social Event
Feb. 7		【MITMUNC Conference】Committee Session 5	【MITMUNC Conference】Committee Session 6 Closing Ceremony
Feb. 8	Departure

*The schedule is subject to change

Registration Process

Step 1: Registration and Passport Application
Please fill in your personal information as instructed on the registration form and complete the registration process. At the same time, for all students who wish to participate in the program and have not yet obtained a passport, please promptly apply for a passport at your local immigration authority.

Step 2: Agreement Signing and Payment Confirmation
Upon successful registration, ASEEDER will sign an agreementwith the students and their parents/guardians.

Step 3: Visa Application (September, October, November, and December, 2026)
After registration and payment, ASEEDER will provide instructions and guidance materials for visa preparation. Students and their parents/guardians should prepare the required documents in accordance with the visa application package.

Step 4: Academic Training
One month before the conference, ASEEDER will organize online AOPE (Academic Preparation and Enhancement) course training and Model United Nations academic training, with an expected training duration of 8 hours. Additionally, academic guidance handbooks will be distributed to assist students in their academic preparation

Step 5: Travel aboard to participate in YMUN, Oxford MUN, or MITMUNC .
Under the guidance of trainers at ASEEDER, attend Model UN conferences in the United States, and complete the AOPE report (optional), and submit it for assessment to the UK ASDAN headquarters.

Step 6: Receive the Evaluation Results (April 2027)
After submitting the report, ASDAN headquarters will announce the final results within 30-45 working days. Students have the opportunity to receive the AOPE certificate and earn UCAS 8 credit points.