Michigan Technological University

Admissions

What to Bring

You might have your own room at home, but moving into the residence halls is completely different—suddenly, one room is your whole house. Below is a list of suggested items to bring with you to college.

Be sure to get in touch with your roommate(s) once you receive your housing letter in late July so you can plan for who is bringing what for your room.

Academic Items/Supplies

  • Address Book
  • Backpack
  • Calendar
  • Dictionary/Thesaurus
  • Flash drive/thumb drive
  • Graphing Calculator (TI-89 recommended)
  • Highlighters
  • Hole Punch
  • Paperclips
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Pens/Pencils
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Stamps/Envelopes
  • Stapler/Staples
  • Tape
  • Test Scores (ACT, SAT, AP)

Personal Items

  • First-Aid Kit
  • Hair Dryer
  • Pain Relievers
  • Prescriptions
  • Shower Caddy (waterproof tote for your shower items)
  • Thermometer
  • Toiletries

Clothing Items

  • Athletic Shoes
  • Bathrobe
  • Casual Clothing
  • Coats (fall, winter)
  • Dress Clothes for Interviews
  • Gloves/Hat/Scarf
  • Long Underwear (long johns)
  • Pajamas
  • Shower Shoes/Sandals
  • Slippers
  • Snow Boots/Shoes
  • Socks
  • Sweaters/Sweatshirts
  • Underwear
  • Waterproof Winter Boots

Laundry Items

  • Bleach
  • Fabric Softener
  • Laundry Basket/Bag
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Stain Remover

Miscellaneous Items

  • Batteries
  • Flashlights
  • Health Insurance Card
  • Photo ID
  • Recreational Equipment
  • Sewing Kit
  • Snow Shovel
  • Social Security Card
  • Umbrella

Room Items

  • Blanket/Comforter
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Cups/Plates/Utensils
  • Desk Lamp
  • Dish Soap
  • Fan
  • Full-Length Mirror
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Mattress Pad and Sheets (Extra-long twin, measuring 36x80 inches)
  • Microwave
  • Pillows
  • Plastic Crates
  • Poster Adhesive
  • Small Garbage Bags
  • Small Personal Safe
  • Small Refrigerator (Michigan Tech also rents them out)
  • Snacks
  • Storage Boxes/Tubs
  • Tools
  • Towels

Electronic Items

  • Alarm Clock
  • Camera
  • Coaxial Cable
  • Computer Equipment
  • Extension Cords
  • Power Strips
  • Radio/CD Player
  • Telephone
  • Television

Do NOT Bring

  • Candles/Incense
  • Electric Heaters
  • Air Conditioners
  • Halogen Lights
  • High School Textbooks
  • Many Suitcases
  • Toaster
  • Toaster Oven/Hot Plate

If there is not enough room in your vehicle for all of your things, you can mail them to your fall address one week prior to your arrival. You will receive your room assignment by late July. Be sure to pack your things securely in a box with the correct address.

East Wadsworth Hall (Wads)
Student Name
Room # East Wadsworth Hall
1701 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1196

West Wadsworth Hall (Wads)
Student Name
Room # West Wadsworth Hall
1703 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1193

McNair Hall
Student Name
Room # (East or West) McNair Hall
1801 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1195

Douglass Houghton Hall (DHH)
Student Name
Room # Douglass Houghton Hall
1700 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1194

Hillside Place
Student Name
Apartment #
1801 Woodland Road
Houghton, MI 49931-1194

Daniell Heights Apartments
Student Name
Apartment Number and Address
Woodmar Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1194

Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer.

Undergraduate Admissions

Administration Building Visitor Center
Houghton, MI 49931

Ph. 906-487-2335
Fax: 906-487-2125
Toll-Free: 888-688-1885
Email: mtu4u@mtu.edu

Michigan Technological University

1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295
906-487-1885

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