Assistance for Northland College Students | Registrar's Office

Michigan Tech is committed to supporting Northland students.

While choosing a new institution may be a daunting task, Michigan Tech’s faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you achieve your academic goals. We will work with you to ensure a smooth transition to our institution. Guaranteed on-campus housing is available to Northland students until July 1, 2024.

Teach-Out and Transfer Information and Resources

Students from Northland will be classified as either transfer or teach-out depending on total credits earned towards their degree at Northland.

Transfer (57 or fewer credits)
1. Apply as a transfer student
2. Tech’s regular transfer admission process will take place, but will be expedited for your benefit
3. Financial aid will be available and each student will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Teach-Out (58 or more credits)
1. Contact: Katarina (Kat) Hanson: Northland Student Transfer/Teach-Out Coordinator, 906-487-2745, khanson1@mtu.edu on next steps.
2. As a teach-out student, all credits earned towards your degree at Northland will count towards an eligible program at Michigan Tech and certain policies will be waived to help you graduate when you were expecting to.
3. The programs below are eligible for teach-out through Michigan Tech
4. The latest term for students to enroll at Michigan Tech as a teach-out student is Spring 2026

2024-2025

Degree Information
Northland College	Michigan Tech
BS, Biology with 3 areas of emphasis	We have several options to accomodate students depending on their chosen emphasis: Biological Sciences (BS) Ecology and Evolutionary Biology(BS)
BS, Business Management	Economics (BS)
BS, BA Directed Studies	No equivalent
BS, Earth Science with 3 areas of emphasis	We have several options to accomodate students depending on their chosen emphasis: Geology (BS) Geology (BS) + Ecology Minor Environmental Science and Sustainability (BS)
BS, Education with 5 majors: Elementary/Middle, Secondary ELA/Math/Science/Social Studies	No equivalent
BA, Environmental Humanities	Liberal Arts (BA) Note: we do not have a current webpage for this program, but students in the Liberal Arts BA receive a strong introduction to philosophy, literature, language, communication, art, theater, music, speech and linguistics, as well as technology and business. Such training prepares students for graduate work in literature, creative writing, culture, or rhetoric, and also for careers in law, industry, business, or government, which require similar skills in interpretation, writing, and the analysis of how communication functions.
BS, Natural Resources with 3 areas of emphasis: Conservation and Restoration of Ecosystems Fishiers and Wildlife Forestry	We have several options to accommodate students depending on a student’s chosen emphasis and ability to attend classes at the Ford Forestry Center. Standard on-campus options: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (BS) Environmental Science and Sustainability (BS) Degrees that typically require a semester at the Ford Forestry Center: Applied Ecology and Environmental Science (BS) Forestry (BS) Natural Resources Management (BS) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (BS)
Pre-Professional Advising Pathways: Pre-healthcare Pre-veterinary medicine	We have pre-health pathways that can be paired with any major, but the following are popular with our students: Human Biology (BS) Exercise Science (BS)
Pre-Professional Advising Pathways: Pre-Law	Social Sciences (BS) Policy, Law, Society concentration or Policy and Community Development (BS) Law concentration
BS, Psychology and Social Science	Psychology (BS)
BA, Sustainable Community Development	Sustainability Science and Society (BS) or Policy and Community Development (BS) Environment Concentration

2023-2024

Degree Information
Northland College	Michigan Tech
BA, Art Therapy	No equivalent Possible path: MTU major + art minor? Note: we do not offer an art degree, but could possibly accommodate these courses into an Art Minor that might be able to be a part of another major such as Communication, Culture and Media.
BS, Biology	Biological Sciences (BS) or Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
BS, Business Management	Economics (BS)
BS, Chemistry	Chemistry (BA or BS)
BS, Climate Science	Environmental Science and Sustainability (Climate Track) or Physics (BA)
BS, Education (all majors): Elementary/Middle, Secondary, Broad Field Science, Broad Field Social Studies	No equivalent
Engineering (Dual degree)	Engineering (BS) Note: Our BSE would be the most flexible, but, depending on individual interest and class standing, other engineering options may allow students to finish by their expected graduation date.
BA, English	English (BA)
BS, Env. Geoscience: Geology	Geology (BS)
BS, Env. Geoscience: Water Science	Geology (BS) + Ecology Minor or Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (BS) + optional Earth Sciences minor or Chemistry minor or Environmental Science and Sustainability (BS)
BA, Gender and Women's Studies	Social Science (BS) + Diversity Studies Minor
BA, History	History (BA)
BA, Humanities	Liberal Arts (BA) Note: we do not have a current webpage for this program, but students in the Liberal Arts BA receive a strong introduction to philosophy, literature, language, communication, art, theater, music, speech and linguistics, as well as technology and business. Such training prepares students for graduate work in literature, creative writing, culture, or rhetoric, and also for careers in law, industry, business, or government, which require similar skills in interpretation, writing, and the analysis of how communication functions.
BA, Humanity and Nature Studies	Sustainability Science and Society (BS)
BA, Mathematics	Mathematics (BS)
BA, Native American Studies	No equivalent
BS, Natural Resources	We have several options to accommodate students depending on a student’s chosen emphasis and ability to attend classes at the Ford Forestry Center. Standard on-campus options: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (BS) Environmental Science and Sustainability (BS) Degrees that typically require a semester at the Ford Forestry Center: Applied Ecology and Environmental Science (BS) Forestry (BS) Natural Resources Management (BS) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (BS)
BS, Outdoor Education	No equivalent
Pre-Health	We have pre-health pathways that can be paired with any major, but the following are popular with our students: Human Biology (BS) Exercise Science (BS)
BA, Pre-Law	Social Sciences (BS) Policy, Law, Society concentration or Policy and Community Development (BS) Law concentration
BS, Psychology	Psychology (BS)
BA, Religious Studies	No equivalent
BS, Sociology and Social Justice	Social Sciences (BS)+ minor in Social and Behavioral Studies or Policy and Community Development (BS) Law concentration
BA, Sustainable Community Development	Sustainability Science and Society (BS) or Policy and Community Development (BS) Environment Concentration
BA, Writing	English (BA) + Writing minor or Scientific and Technical Communication (BA)

Prospective First-Year, First-Time College Students

If your intentions were to start your higher education journey with Northland, but you are now considering Michigan Tech, we are excited to discuss this opportunity with you.

Applying to Tech as a first-year, first-time college student is simple and free.
As soon as your application is complete, we will process your application as expeditiously as possible for your benefit.
Contact Katarina (Kat) Hanson: Northland Student Transfer/Teach-Out Coordinator, 906-487-2745, khanson1@mtu.edu with any questions you have.
Plan a visit. It is the best way to understand if Michigan Tech is the right future home for you.