What is Summit?
The Summit House is about the wellness of mind, body, and spirit. Summit is a co-ed and alcohol-free residential learning community located on the 5th floor of East McNair Hall. This living experience is designed to enhance your opportunity for a well-rounded and healthy academic experience. With the help of your Program Coordinator, Resident Assistants, and Mentors, you will design and implement a wellness, academic, and fitness plan that will encompass all aspects of healthy living which will help you succeed at Michigan Tech. It will also encourage you to get involved in your community and make new friends.
What separates Summit from the rest?
Living in Summit is different than living anywhere else in the residence halls. Some unique aspects of Summit include:
- A community atmosphere where everyone works together to help students succeed.
- A balanced mix of incoming first-year students and returners to the floor providing a united and cohesive community.
- A close family-like community that always watches out for each other.
- With so many students choosing to return to Summit we benefit from a strong foundation for leadership and traditions.
What do Summit residents think?
- "There is always something to do." –Steve
- "All the people are friendly and totally awesome." -Jacob
- "You become a family, and there is always someone to listen and to talk to. Everyone looks out for each other." -Anna
What are some typical Summit activities?
Summit encourages a supportive community atmosphere by maintaining a positive attitude toward other residents and participating in planned activities. Summit opportunities include:
- Attending sporting and cultural events
- Participating in team building activities
- Attending educational workshops on fitness and other wellness topics
- Participating in social activities such as camping, Homecoming, Safe House, and Winter Carnival
- Participating in one Physical Education class or Intramural sports activity per semester
- Designing a complete wellness/academic and fitness plan with assistance from Residence Life staff
- If you are a first-year student, enroll in Creating your Success, a course that will assist your academic success
What are the requirements to live in Summit?
- Live in a co-ed environment
- Be a positive member of your residence hall community
- Participate in events
- Complete the requirements of your Learning Community Agreement
- Pay a $30.00 per semester fee that is used to support additional programming, activities and staff
- Recognize and respect that Summit is a chemical-free community without the presence of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
- Meet new people, learn new things, and have a great time at Michigan Tech
To join the Summit Learning Community, simply apply via your housing application. The current Summit Community Agreement is available to view or download.