Orientation 2025
Mid-year Orientation - Spring 2025
Mid-year orientation will take place on January 5, 2025. More information coming in November 2024.
For more details or any questions 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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Fall 2025 Incoming Class Orientation:
What we are doing differently & 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 of the summer orientation sessions 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, as well as the opportunity to 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 learn about how to be successful at Michigan Tech. More information about summer and fall sessions are provided below. If you have any questions or concerns about attending summer and fall orientation sessions please contact orientation@mtu.edu.
Students will need to register for ONE of the following 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
Part 1: Summer Orientation Schedule
| Time | Day One | Day Two |
|---|---|---|
| 8-8:30 AM | Breakfast | |
| 9-10 AM | Welcome Presentation: What to expect today | |
| 10:30-11:30 AM | Parent/Support Pack Meeting & Students Information Session | |
| 12-1:30 PM | Lunch & Resource Fair | |
| 12-3:30 PM | Check In & Campus Tours | |
| 2-3 PM | Registration & Test Scores Presentation | |
| 3-5:30 PM | Meet with an Academic Advisor & Optional Activities | |
| 4-5 PM | Welcome to Orientation | |
| 5-6:30 PM | Dinner & Community Events | |
| 7:30-9:30 PM | Activities in the Res Hall for Students |
August 17 - 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 this account for this information.
Move In August 17 - 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 17th.
Part 2: Fall Orientation Schedule
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00-8:30 Am | OTL staff mtg | OTL staff mtg | OTL staff mtg | ||
| 8:00-8:30 AM | OTL staff mtg | ||||
| 8:30-9:30 AM | Round Table | Round Table | Round Table | ||
| 9:30-10:30 AM | Round Table | Round Table | Round Table | ||
| 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Move-in | Move-in | |||
| 10:00-12:00 AM | Mandatory Session | Mandatory Session | Mandatory Session | ||
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | ||
| 1:00-3:00 PM | Mandatory Session | Team Meeting 3 | |||
| 1:00-3:30 PM | Academic Department Programming | ||||
| 3:00-4:30 PM | Team Meeting 2 | ||||
| 3:00-6:00 PM | Elective/Social Events & Transfer Orientation | ||||
| 3:30-4:30 PM | Meet your OTL |