Admissions Frequently Asked Questions

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There is no fee for submitting either the online or paper application.

Applicants should contact the faculty member whose research fits the closest with their interests to discuss availability of Summer Research Opportunities.

When your initial application is received by the Graduate School, you will be sent a confirming e-mail with instructions for logging into your web portal. You may check the status of your application at any time via the web portal/Husky Hub. Note that programs will generally not review applications until all materials, including letters of reference, have been received.

It is not possible to informally review your materials to determine if you would be accepted to the program of your choice. Applications are reviewed using a holistic approach. Your entire application is reviewed, along with those in the applicant pool, to determine which students will succeed at Michigan Tech and contribute to the research needs of your program. Some programs have admissions guidance to aid in evaluating your own materials.

You are not required to identify an advisor before you arrive on campus. It is expected that you will identify an advisor during or before your second semester on campus. You are encouraged, however, to initiate conversations with faculty in your program to help define your research interests, identify potential funding sources, and determine courses that might best support your interests.

Information about orientation can be found on the orientation web page. All new students are required to attend the Graduate School's orientation. You will receive an invitation to orientation approximately one month in advance. If there are extenuating circumstances that prevent you from attending orientation, or if you are obtaining a degree via distance learning, Graduate School staff will work with you to identify alternative methods to complete the requirement.

Check program requirements to see if you will need to submit GRE scores.

Applicants whose native language is not English must supply results of an English proficiency examination.

Yes, you will need to fill out two application forms and provide two copies of supporting documents.

Applicants are automatically considered for internal funding through teaching/research assistantships. Applicants can also apply for external funding opportunities, or inquire with faculty who have who have recently been awarded research funding.

After admission has been approved and all financial documents are in order.

Student can browse available rentals prior to arriving on campus. On-campus housing is also available.

Applications will be kept on file for one year after the first day of the term for which you apply.

Yes, Little Huskies Child Care is available.

Yes, all enrolled graduate students, with the exception of off-campus students, must have health insurance.