Michigan Tech's orientation for incoming students consists of two required parts: a Summer Session and the Fall Orientation Week. This comprehensive approach means you'll be fully prepared for academic success.
All incoming students must attend both a Summer Session and the Fall Orientation Week.
Summer Sessions
The schedule is the same for each of following two-day sessions:
- June 22–23
- June 26–27
- July 13–14
- July 17–18
| Time | Activity | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12–3 p.m. | Check-in and Campus Tours* | Van Pelt and Opie Library | Pick up your orientation materials and take a guided campus tour |
| 4–5 p.m. | Summer Session Welcome* | Rozsa Center | Official welcome and introduction to Michigan Tech |
| 5–7 p.m. | Dinner and Community Events | Douglass Houghton Hall Patio | Enjoy dinner and meet other students and families |
| 7–10 p.m. | Student Activities | Residence Halls | Fun activities to help you connect with other students |
| *Required events | |||
| Time | Activity | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8–9 a.m. | Continental Breakfast | Rozsa Center Lobby | Continental breakfast available for all |
| 9–10:30 a.m. | Welcome Presentation* | Rozsa Center | Overview of the day's activities and Essential Education at Michigan Tech |
| 10:30–11:30 a.m. |
Student Group Meetings*
|
Various Assigned Locations |
Sessions for students |
| 10:30–11:30 a.m. |
Parent and Family Meeting |
Rozsa Center |
Session for parents and families |
| 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. | Lunch | Douglass Houghton Hall and Memorial Union Building | Eat lunch and meet someone new. |
| 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. | Resource Fair | Memorial Union Building | Meet people from campus offices and services |
| 2–3 p.m. | Registration and Test Scores Presentation* | Rozsa Center | Learn about the course registration process |
| 3–5:30 p.m. |
Meeting with Academic Advisors* |
Various Locations | Students meet with advisors. Locations will be shared closer to the date. |
| 3–5:30 p.m. |
Optional Activities |
Various Locations | Optional sessions for parents and families |
| *Required events | |||
Fall Orientation Week
Move-in Days
August 18-19, 2025
Orientation Events
August 20-23, 2025
Move-In Schedules
| Time | Activity | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Check-in and Move-In | Van Pelt and Opie Library | Check in at the Library before moving into your room |
| 4–10 p.m. | Elective and Social Events | Various Locations | A variety of social activities to choose from |
| Time | Activity | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Check-in and Move-In | Van Pelt and Opie Library | Check in at the Library before moving into your room |
| 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Summer Session Make Up | To be determined | This is optional for the students who did not attend the Summer Sessions. (Must be pre-approved). |
| 2–3:45 p.m. | Meet your Orientation Team Leader* | Sherman Field | Meet your OTL and your orientation group for the class photo. |
| 4–5:45 p.m. | Dinner | Dining Halls | Enjoy dinner with your orientation group |
| 6–7 p.m. | University Welcome* | MacInnes Student Ice Arena | Official welcome from University leadership |
| 7–8 p.m. | Parent and Family Orientation | To be determined | Orientation session for parents and families |
| 8–10 p.m. | Community Hangouts | Residence Halls | Relax and meet your residence hall community |
| *Required events | |||
Orientation Schedules
| Time | Activity | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Round Table* | Assigned Locations | Required discussion |
| 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Round Table* | Assigned Locations | Required discussion |
| 10:30 a.m.–Noon | Mandatory Session* | Assigned Locations | Required informational session |
| Noon–1:30 p.m. | Lunch | Dining Halls | Lunch with your orientation group |
| 1:30–3 p.m. | Mandatory Session* | Assigned Locations | Required informational session |
| 3–4 p.m. | Team Meeting 2* | Assigned Locations | Required group discussions and activities |
| 4–7 p.m. | Elective and Social Events | Various Locations | A variety of elective and social activities to choose from |
| 4:30–6 p.m. | Modern Language Testing | Humanities Digital Media Zone (Walker) | Placement testing for languages. |
| 7–8:30 p.m. | Commuter Meeting* | Memorial Union Building | Required for commuter students |
| 7–9:15 p.m. | Neighborhood Meetings* | Rozsa Center |
Wads Meeting: 7–8 p.m. DHH and McNair Meeting: 8:15–9:15 p.m. |
| *Required events | |||
| Time | Activity | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Round Table* | Assigned Locations | Required discussion |
| 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Round Table* | Assigned Locations | Required discussion |
| 10:30 a.m.–Noon | Mandatory Session* | Assigned Locations | Required informational session |
| Noon–1:30 p.m. | Lunch | Dining Halls | Lunch with your orientation group |
| 1:30–3 p.m. | Team Meeting 3* | Assigned Locations | Required group discussions and activities |
| 3–6 p.m. |
Transfer Orientation |
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| 3–5 p.m. |
Elective and Social Events |
Various Locations |
A variety of elective and social activities to choose from |
| 5:30–7 p.m. |
CL Lindsay Media and The Law* |
Rozsa Center |
|
| 7:30–9 p.m. |
CL Lindsay Media and The Law* |
Rozsa Center |
|
| 9–11 p.m. |
McNair Fair |
McNair Courtyard |
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| *Required events | |||
| Time | Activity | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Round Table* | Assigned Locations | Required discussion |
| 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Round Table* | Assigned Locations | Required discussion |
| 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Team Meeting 4* | Assigned Locations | Required group discussions and activities |
| 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Lunch | Dining Halls | Lunch with your orientation group |
| 1–2:30 p.m. | Department Open House (may be required)* | Various Academic Buildings | Meet faculty and learn about your department. Check with each department to see if requirement. |
| 2:30–4:30 p.m. | A Taste of Tech Traditions | Walker Lawn | Experience Michigan Tech traditions |
| 4:30–12 a.m. | Elective and Social Events | Various Locations | A variety of elective and social activities to choose from |
| *Required events | |||
| Time | Activity | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11–2 p.m. | An Afternoon on the Town* | Begin at Memorial Union Building, Houghton and Hancock | Explore the local community with your orientation group |
| 3:30–5 p.m. | DHH Patio Party | Douglass Houghton Hall | Community celebration to end orientation |
| 7–9 p.m. | Movie on Walker Lawn | Walker Lawn | Watch a movie in front of the Walker Arts and Humanities Building |
| *Required events | |||
What to Bring
Summer Session
- Government-issued photo ID
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Notebook and pen
- Water bottle
Fall Orientation Week
- Everything you need to move into your residence hall
- Class schedule
- Weather-appropriate clothing (layers recommended)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Rain jacket and umbrella
Information for Students with Disabilities
If you require accommodations during orientation, please contact Student Disability Services at least two weeks before your session at sds@mtu.edu or 906-487-3558.
Transportation and Parking
Free parking is available in Lot 24 during Summer orientation sessions. Parking passes
will be provided at check-in.
If you're attending Fall orientation, parking information will be provided with your
housing assignment.
Weather Contingency Plans
All orientation events will continue regardless of weather. In case of severe weather, outdoor activities will be moved indoors. Bring appropriate clothing for Upper Peninsula weather, which can change quickly.
Questions?
If you have questions about any orientation programs, contact the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success at orientation@mtu.edu or 906-487-3558.