Prep4Tech

Incoming engineering students, prepare for your mathematical success at Tech!

2025 Prep4Tech eligible participants will receive an invitation beginning in May.

Friday, August 15, 2025
Time	Activity
Designated times available in early August	Check-In/Move-In
before 5 p.m.	On your own: Lunch, Move-In, Dinner
5:15–6 p.m.	Welcome and Social (Students, Parents, and Family)
6:05–8:30 p.m.	Evening Activities

Saturday–Monday, August 16–18, 2025
Time	Activity
before 8:20 a.m.	Breakfast
8:30–8:50 a.m.	Student Success and Math Lab
8:50–9:50 a.m.	Math Review
10–10:30 a.m.	Student Success and Math Lab
10:30–11:30 a.m.	Math Review
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	Break and Lunch
12:30–1 p.m.	Student Success and Math Lab
1–2:15 p.m.	Math Review
2:15–2:45 p.m.	Math Lab
3–4 p.m.	Math Review
4–5 p.m.	Math Lab
before 6 p.m.	Dinner
6:05–8:30 p.m.	Evening Activities (No Activity Monday)

Attend Michigan Tech’s Prep4Tech Program

The Prep4Tech Program is designed to refresh math skills leading up to college-level math and help you develop other skills to succeed at MTU. Share best practices for time management and learning management. Have fun getting to know Michigan Tech.

In this program you will:

Strengthen math skills with instructors who are passionate about your success.
Build community with your fellow students to further support your math and engineering skills.
Develop learning and time management strategies to navigate your engineering curriculum.
Explore Michigan Tech and see what Houghton and the Keweenaw have to offer.

Check Your Eligibility

The program is designed for students placed into Precalculus, MA 1032, or Calculus Plus with Technology, MA 1161. Eligible participants will receive an invitation beginning in early May. Keep an eye on your mailbox.

MA 1032 - Precalculus

This course examines the behavior of linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): ALEKS Math Placement >= 61 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540

MA 1161 - Calculus Plus w/ Technology I

An introduction to single-variable calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic functions, differentiation and its uses, and basic integration. Integrates symbolic tools, data and numerics, and graphical concepts and is similar to MA1160, going at a different pace.

Credits: 5.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-1)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1032 or MA 1031 or MA 1120 or ALEKS Math Placement >= 76 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 26 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 610

For students with AP or college calculus credit, prior student performance indicates you already possess the math skills to succeed at Michigan Tech. For other college success skills opportunities, please check out the programming offered by the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success delivered during the academic year.

When Registration is Open

Gather Your Resources

Bring your calculator, computer, paper and notebook for taking notes. Check out the minimum computer requirements for students.

Come to Campus

Come to campus and check-in/move-in at your designated time on August 15. You will be able to move into your room that you will live in for the school year.

Attend All Course Events

You are asked to attend all course events. In addition to brushing up on your math skills and learning other college survival skills, you will begin networking with other Michigan Tech students, faculty, and staff to accelerate your feeling of commUNITY. Learn best practices for time management. Get to know Michigan Tech.

Manage Your Time and Your Learning Skills

Refresh your math skills in big classrooms, small classrooms, outside, and in shared areas throughout the week.
Learn in classrooms and groups.
Break for meals.
Have fun while getting to know campus resources.

Enjoy the Beautiful Locale!

Part of the Prep4Tech experience is engaging in games, tours, and outdoor activities. Please participate in photo opportunities to help share the experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is registration?

Registration is only $150 for the long weekend. Students with financial need please contact Amy Monte to find out about options for reduction in the registration fee.

What if I am late to register?

Late registrations are accepted until July 23, 2025. They include a $20 late registration fee. Late registrations are accepted if space is available.

What if I change my mind about attending after registration?

We will keep the non-refundable deposit of $25.

Is this a credit bearing class?

No this is not a credit bearing class. As such, your performance will not impact your GPA.

What math topics are covered?

Students will get a strong math review and

Express angles in both degree and radian measure.
Solve the basic trigonometric identities and also solve right and oblique triangles.
Apply the concepts of trigonometry to solve applied problems.
Use the basic properties of logarithms and exponential functions to solve equations, including logarithms and exponential.
Solve and simplify the Polynomial expressions.
Solve and simplify root and radical expressions.
Apply factoring rules to solve and simplify equations.
Use factoring, the square root property, and the Quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations.
Employ the methods to solve applications involving quadratic equations.
Solve systems of equations and inequalities by using different methods.
Find equations for lines in the slope and y-intercept form.

Do I need to be a Michigan Tech engineering student?

You need to be a Michigan Tech student majoring in a program in the College of Engineering.

Attend Michigan Tech’s Prep4Tech Program

Check Your Eligibility

When Registration is Open

Gather Your Resources

Come to Campus

Attend All Course Events

Manage Your Time and Your Learning Skills

Enjoy the Beautiful Locale!

Frequently Asked Questions

More Questions? Contact Amy Monte

Amy Monte