Fall 2025 Incoming Class Orientation
What are we doing differently this year? And what should you expect?
New Student Orientation
This year, Orientation programs will look a little different from years past. Incoming students will be required to attend one summer orientation session and the fall orientation session.
The summer sessions are designed to:
- have students meet with an academic advisor
- get important information regarding registration and placement tests
- engage with campus resources
Our fall orientation session will be held from August 18-23, 2025.
During this time, students will move into their residence halls, participate in community building activities, and begin learning how to be successful at Michigan Tech.
More information about summer and fall sessions is provided below. If you have any questions or concerns about attending summer and fall orientation sessions, please contact us at orientation@mtu.edu.
Looking Forward to 2025
Students will need to register for one of the following summer orientation sessions. Registration for these sessions will open in February. More information will be provided soon on how to register.
- June 22-23
- June 26-27
- July 13-14
- July 17-18
| Time | Day One | Day Two |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast | |
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Welcome Presentation: What to expect today | |
| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Parent/Support Pack Meeting and Students Information Session | |
| 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch and Resources Fair | |
| 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Check-In and Campus Tours | |
| 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Registration and Test Scores Presentation | |
| 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Meeting with an Academic Advisor and Optional Activities | |
| 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Welcome to Orientation | |
| 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. | Dinner and Community Events | |
| 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Activities in the Res Hall for Students |
August 18–23, 2025
All students will be required to participate in orientation events, including transfer, international, and commuter students. Students will be provided with information about how to check in via their MTU email. It is their responsibility to check their account for this information.
Move-In: August 18–19, 2025
August 17 is an optional Move-In day. There will be a reduced number of staff and volunteers to assist with moving in on this day. Please contact housing@mtu.edu to discuss moving in on the August 17.
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wed. | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. | OTL Staff Mtg | OTL Staff Mtg | OTL Staff Mtg | OTL Staff Mtg | ||
| 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | OTL Staff Mtg | Round Table | Round Table | Round Table | ||
| 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. | Move-In | Move-In/Make-Up Session 5 | Round Table | Round Table | Round Table | |
| 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. | Move-In | Move-In/Make-Up Session 5 | Round Table | Round Table | Round Table | |
| 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Move-In | Move-In/Make-Up Session 5 | Round Table | Round Table | Round Table | |
| 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. | Move-In | Move-In/Make-Up Session 5 | Mandatory Session | Mandatory Session | Team Meeting 4 | |
| 11:00 - 11:30 p.m. | Move-In | Move-In/Make-Up Session 5 | Mandatory Session | Mandatory Session | Team Meeting 4 | Afternoon on the Town |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Move-In | Move-In/Make-Up Session 5 | Mandatory Session | Mandatory Session | Team Meeting 4 | Afternoon on the Town |
| 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. | Move-In | Move-In/Make-Up Session 5 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Afternoon on the Town |
| 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. | Move-In | Move-In/Make-Up Session 5 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Afternoon on the Town |
| 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Move-In | Move-In/Make-Up Session 5 | Mandatory Session | Team Meeting 3 | Department Open House | Afternoon on the Town |
| 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. | Move-In | Move-In/Make-Up Session 5 | Mandatory Session | Team Meeting 3 | Department Open House | Afternoon on the Town |
| 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Move-In | Move-In/Make-Up Session 5 | Mandatory Session | Team Meeting 3 | Department Open House | Afternoon on the Town |
| 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Move-In | Move-In/Make-Up Session 5 | Mandatory Session | Team Meeting 3 | Department Open House | Afternoon on the Town |
| 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Team Meeting 2 | Elective/Social Events/ Transfer Orientation | Department Open House | DHH Patio Party | ||
| 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Meet Your OTL | Team Meeting 2 | Elective/Social Events/ Transfer Orientation | A Taste of Tech Traditions (3-5)/Elective/Social Events | DHH Patio Party | |
| 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Elective/Social Events | Meet your OTL | Elective/Social Events | Elective/Social Events/ Transfer Orientation | A Taste of Tech Traditions (3-5)/Elective/Social Events | DHH Patio Party |
| 4:30 - 5:00 p,m, | Elective/Social Events | Dinner | Elective/Social Events | Elective/Social Events/ Transfer Orientation | ||
| 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Elective/Social Events | Dinner | Elective/Social Events | Elective/Social Events/ Transfer Orientation | ||
| 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Dinner | Elective/Social Events | ||||
| 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. | University Welcome | Elective/Social Events |
Spring 2025—Midyear Orientation
Midyear Orientation will take place on January 5, 2025.
If you have questions or would like more details about these programs, contact the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success by email at orientation@mtu.edu, by phone at 906-487-3558, or check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
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