Call Financial Aid at 906.487.2622 during normal business hours (8:00am - 5:00pm, Eastern Standard Time). In the summer, Michigan Tech's business hours are from 8:00am - 4:00pm. Also check their website for more information.

Yes, participation in Orientation is required for all new students. Orientation for first-year students begins on Sunday, August 24 and will continue through Saturday, August 30. You will be able to move into the residence halls beginning at 10:00am on Saturday, August 23. A separate transfer student orientation is required for all entering students that have attended college prior to enrolling at Michigan Tech and will be transferring in over 30 earned college credit hours.

Lots of fun stuff! Along with the opportunity to meet new friends, you will get your Tech Express ID card, buy books, discover what professors expect, visit campus facilities, hear about campus life from upper-class students, and get comfortable in your new home. There are many fun evening activities to participate in as well!

Attendance at Parent Orientation is optional; however, parents are encouraged to participate. Parent Orientation is on Sunday, August 24 and Monday, August 25.

Having your own computer is not required. Computer terminals are available in each academic department with 24 hour access. If you live in the residence halls, you can access the internet for free. If you live in Daniel Heights, the fee is about $20.00 per month. More information can be found on this page.

Michigan Tech has formed a partnership with AT&T (formerly Cellular One) to offer students discounts on cellular service. AT&T (Cellular One) has a kiosk on campus in the Memorial Union Building that is open weekdays from 11:00am - 2:00pm. You can call ahead to arrange for service before you arrive. To find more information, head to their website at www.tc.mtu.edu/mtucellular.

Michigan Tech is located in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. For directions to campus and other visitor information, check out this Directions to Tech link.

Only incoming student are permitted to stay in the residence halls during Orientation. Check our Lodging Information page for a list of local lodging options. Please note that local hotels book quickly for busy weekends like move-in, Family Weekend, Winter Carnival, and graduation. Please make your hotel reservations early!

First-Year students in the School of Business and Economics, School of Technology, College of Sciences and Arts, and the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science will have the opportunity to register online in the spring. Detailed instructions will be mailed to you prior to registration. Your selected program(s) of study, as well as your ACT/SAT scores, are the basis for initial course placement. Schedules may be altered during Orientation if you receive transfer credit and/or college advanced placement credit. A copy of your schedule will be sent to your Michigan Tech email account after you have registered.

If you are in the College of Engineering, the Office of Student Records and Registration will prepare your schedule for you. Your schedule is based upon requirements specific to your program(s) of study. ACT/SAT scores, college advanced placement results, and transfer credits are all considered when your class schedule is created. A copy of your schedule will be sent to your Michigan Tech email account in late July.

All new first-year students will complete their fall course schedule during Orientation registration. General Education courses (such as UN1001, Perspectives on Inquiry), Electives such as modern language, and physical education courses may also be scheduled at that time.

You will need to send an official transcript to the Michigan Tech Transfer Services Office from the college or university you previously attended. Your credits will then be evaluated based on course content, number of credits per course, etc. and then will be matched with similar Michigan Tech courses. Credit will be awarded based on the similarity of courses.

As a transfer student, you have the option of completing an online orientation, and/or signing up for an on-campus orientation session for transfers. Visit our Transfer page for more information.

University credit may be earned through successful performance on AP tests. Check the guide for AP credit here for more information. Bring a copy of your scores with you to Orientation in case you have any questions at that time.

Several placement tests will be offered online and during Orientation to be sure that you get off to a great start. Please refer to the course placement section of the Tech Guide. You will be contacted by mail or at your Michigan Tech email address concerning any online tests that you may be eligible to complete. All other placement tests will be offered during Orientation. Please note that if you would like to continue your modern language studies, you must pre-register to take the Modern Language Placement Test (French, German, or Spanish). Visit this page for more information.

Estimated cost of expenses can be found at the Financial Aid website.

There are many resources designed to help students succeed at Michigan Tech. Many departments have Learning Centers designed to assist students. Professors also have office hours where they will be available to answer questions. Each student has an academic advisor who can help with scheduling. Student Affairs and COMPASS (The Center for Orientation, Mentoring, Parents, and Academic Student Success) are also here to help.

According to research, working part-time (10 hours or less per week) during college has a positive impact on student persistence, bachelors degree attainment, timely graduation, and the probability of enrolling in graduate school. It also helps develop skills like time management that may not be taught in the classroom. However, some students find working during the school year to be too stressful.

All first-year students move in on the same weekend, therefore a 30-minute unloading time limit near the buildings will be in place during Orientation move-in. After this time you will need to move your vehicle. Orientation Team Leaders and Resident Assistants will be available to direct you to designated parking lots.

Students living on campus are encouraged to register their vehicles over the summer at www.housing.mtu/facilities/parking.html. If you register online before August 8, 2008, your parking decal will be in your new student check-in packet. You may also register your vehicle at the Housing Facilities Office, room G044 Douglass Houghton Hall, upon arrival at Michigan Tech.

Commuter student vehicle registration can be done online at this site or in the Office of Student Records and Registration, room 110 in the Administration Building. Commuter students may park in lots 9, 26, and 32 during Orientation, but should register their vehicle by the end of the week.

The goal of the co-op program is to provide practical job experience for the student before graduation. Co-op's are often 3, 6, or 9 month periods when the student will work in an industry related to his or her major. College credit may be received if the company's co-op program is University approved. An internship is similar to a co-op, except that internships usually occur during the summer semester and no college credit is given. The University Career Center has much more information on these opportunities.

Students will learn about many campus resources during Orientation, including the Career Center. Many students are under the false impression that the Career Center is only for seniors who are graduating. Students should become familiar with the Career Center and their services during their first year.

There are approximately 200 student clubs and organizations. Visiting the Michigan Tech Student Organization web page will give you an idea of some of the organizations and how you can get involved.

Students with special needs should contact Dr. Gloria Melton (gbmelton@mtu.edu), Dean of Student Affairs, in the Office of Student Affairs at 906.487.2212.

Michigan Tech is located in the safest college town in Michigan and the eighth safest in the nation, according to the book Crime at College: The Student Guide to Personal Safety. These ratings are based on a study of 467 cities and towns that have a college with 5,000 or more students enrolled. Emergency phones are located throughout campus and are marked with blue lights. Public Safety can also help you with further questions about safety.

Students need to muster the courage to first discuss the problem with their roommate. If you can't resolve the issue(s), you should speak to your Resident Assistant (RA) or Community Coordinator (CC) for more assistance.

Students who feel they have been treated unfairly should follow the grievance procedure outlined in the student planner/handbook. Each first-year student will receive a copy of the planner/handbook during Orientation.

Contact COMPASS (906.487.3558) or Student Affairs (906.487.2212). You can also email Michelle Nightingale, Assistant Director of COMPASS for Orientation, at orientation@mtu.edu.