What is a Support Pack?
Every student that comes to Michigan Tech arrives with a community of people who will support them in their academic and personal endeavors. This may include parents, grandparents, guardians, relatives, friends, and other trusted adults. Often these are the people coming to help their student move in and then attend our Parent and Support Pack Orientation Sessions. We are super grateful for those who’ve made the journey to Houghton to see their future Husky succeed!
We know that everyone’s Support Pack looks a little different, and that the transition between life at home and college can be difficult for students and their Support Packs. We want to support you and your future Husky in the best way possible. We will be offering parent and support pack focused sessions during our Summer and Fall Orientation Sessions. Information on Summer and Fall Sessions are are provided below.
Summer Orientation Sessions For Parents and Support Packs
Starting this 2025 Summer, we will request our incoming class to register and participate in one of our Summer Sessions. This is part one of the orientation experience. Students will also be required to participate in Orientation Week as a part two of their orientation. In the Summer Session we will provide two days of programming to ensure you and your student have important and timely information about academics, advising, placement exams, life as a Michigan Tech Husky. The Summer Session will provide the foundation for Orientation Week in the fall. get some of your questions answered and get started on the right foot before moving in in the fall.
Beginning in mid-February, students who have deposited will receive information on how to register for one of the following Summer Sessions:
- June 22 and 23
- June 26 and 27
- July 13 and 14
- July 17 and 18
Below is a brief listing of what you can expect over the two days. Students will be provided with more specific information upon registration.
Day one
- Check-in and Campus Tours
- Welcome Session followed by Dinner
Day two
- Welcome Session: Overview of what to expect for the day when meeting with academic areas and and introduction to Essential Education.
- Parent Session: Learn how to best support your student as they transition to an independent college student
- Lunch
- Registrations Information Session: Learn about the registration process and how test scores are critical to getting your student registered
- Academic Department Session: Meet with academic areas, including some academic advisors to ask some more individual questions you may have about classes.
Fall Orientation Session For Parents and Support Packs
The Fall Support Pack Orientation will be held on Thursday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rozsa Center for Performing Arts following the University Welcome. Support Packs are strongly encouraged to attend this session. We will have a brief presentation about how we plan to support your student, followed by plenty of time to answer any of your remaining questions. We will record this session for anyone who is unable to attend and post it on this page.
Have any more questions about Support Pack Orientation or your role as part of your student’s Support Pack? Check the Frequently Asked Questions or contact us at orientation@mtu.edu or 906-487-3558.
We are excited to meet all of our new students and Support Packs!
Recordings for Support Pack
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ESA and Service Animals on Michigan Tech campus
Upper Peninsula Health System: Local providers in Houghton area