Online Orientation

Online Orientation for Graduate Students

Students who are unable to attend our on campus orientation program or who are completing online programs will find helpful resources and links to required training on this page.

Note: Streaming video requires a high speed internet connection, a browser—Internet Explorer (PC), Firefox (Mac or PC), or Safari (Mac)—and either Windows Media Player (PC) or Silverlight (Mac).

Graduate School Online Orientation

Responsible Conduct of Research Training

The University requires basic Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training for all graduate students.  Students may complete this training by attending our on campus orientation program, or by completing the online CITI training course.  Students who do not complete the training within their first two semesters will have a hold placed on their account and will not be eligible to enter research only mode or graduate.

Getting Started in Graduate School

The following links and presentations will get you started in your graduate career.  See also the box at right for resources to assist you.

• Presentations
  • Welcome from the dean of the Graduate School
  • Degree progress and form submission
  • Online resources for graduate students
  • Registrar's Office
  • Academic integrity for graduate students
  • An introduction to the JRVP and Opie Library
  • Theses, dissertations, and reports
  • The student-advisor relationship
  • Grant writing at Michigan Tech
• Links
  • Student Insurance office
  • Technology and economic development

Student Services

The following links and presentations will introduce you to some of the services available for our students.

• Presentations
  • Institutional Equity at Michigan Tech (formerly known as Affirmative Programs) | Mobile-compatible video
  • Counseling and Wellness Services
  • Ombuds Office
  • Little Huskies Child Development Center
  • English as a Second Language
• Links
  • Career Services
  • Center for diversity and inclusion
  • Housing
  • International GTA assistance program
  • Multiliteracies Center
  • Occupational safety and health services
  • Sexual Harassment Awareness online training

Getting Involved

Being a student is about more than academics, and we hope you find opportunities to experience all that Michigan Tech has to offer.

• Presentations
  • Getting involved
  • Physical activity at Michigan Tech
• Links
  • Athletics
  • Student Life
  • Experience Tech
  • Graduate Student Government
  • Outdoor Adventure Program
  • Rosza Center
  • Student Activities
  • Student Development Complex
  • Study and Research Abroad
  • Sustainable Futures Institute

Program Orientation

Individual programs may also have orientation sessions. Please contact your graduate program director for more information.

International Student Information

The office of International Programs and Services will welcome international students to campus and provide additional information.