During this time of uncertainty, Michigan Tech is committed to supporting Northland students should Northland make the difficult and unfortunate decision to close.
While choosing a new institution may be a daunting task, Michigan Tech’s faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you achieve your academic goals. We will work with you to ensure a smooth transition to our institution.
Teach-Out and Transfer Information and Resources
Should Northland close, students will have two options when considering continuing your education at Michigan Tech:
- Transfer (57 or fewer credits)
- Apply as a transfer student
- Tech’s regular transfer admission process will take place, but will be expedited for your benefit
- Financial aid will be available and each student will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Teach-Out (58 or more credits)
- Contact: Katarina (Kat) Hanson: Northland Student Transfer/Teach-Out Coordinator, 906-487-2745, khanson1@mtu.edu on next steps.
- The programs below are eligible for teach-out through Michigan Tech
| Northland College | Michigan Tech |
|---|---|
| BA, Art Therapy |
No equivalent Possible path: MTU major + art minor? Note: we do not offer an art degree, but could possibly accommodate these courses into an Art Minor that might be able to be a part of another major such as Communication, Culture and Media. |
| BS, Biology | Biological Sciences (BS) or Ecology and Evolutionary Biology |
| BS, Business Management | Management (BS) |
| BS, Chemistry | Chemistry (BA or BS) |
| BS, Climate Science | Environmental Science and Sustainability (Climate Track) or Physics (BA) |
| BS, Education (all majors): Elementary/Middle, Secondary, Broad Field Science, Broad Field Social Studies | No equivalent |
| Engineering (Dual degree) |
Engineering (BS) Note: Our BSE would be the most flexible, but, depending on individual interest and class standing, other engineering options may allow students to finish by their expected graduation date. |
| BA, English | English (BA) |
| BS, Env Geoscience: Geology | Geology (BS) |
| BS, Env. Geoscience: Water Science |
Geology (BS) + Ecology Minor or Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (BS) + optional Earth Sciences minor or Chemistry minor or |
| BA, Gender and Women's Studies | Social Science (BS) + Diversity Studies Minor |
| BA, History | History (BA) |
| BA, Humanities | Liberal Arts (BA) Note: we do not have a current webpage for this program, but students in the Liberal Arts BA receive a strong introduction to philosophy, literature, language, communication, art, theater, music, speech and linguistics, as well as technology and business. Such training prepares students for graduate work in literature, creative writing, culture, or rhetoric, and also for careers in law, industry, business, or government, which require similar skills in interpretation, writing, and the analysis of how communication functions. |
| BA, Humanity and Nature Studies | Sustainability Science and Society (BS) |
| BA, Mathematics | Mathematics (BS) |
| BA, Native American Studies | No equivalent |
| BS, Natural Resources |
We have several options to accommodate students depending on a student’s chosen emphasis and ability to attend classes at the Ford Forestry Center. Standard on-campus options: Degrees that typically require a semester at the Ford Forestry Center: |
| BS, Outdoor Education |
No equivalent |
| Pre-Health |
We have pre-health pathways that can be paired with any major, but the following are popular with our students:
|
| BA, Pre-Law |
Social Sciences (BS) Policy, Law, Society concentration or Policy and Community Development (BS) Law concentration |
| BS, Psychology |
Psychology (BS) |
| BA, Religious Studies |
No equivalent |
| BS, Sociology and Social Justice |
Social Sciences (BS)+ minor in Social and Behavioral Studies or Policy and Community Development (BS) Law concentration |
| BA, Sustainable Community Development |
Sustainability Science and Society (BS) or Policy and Community Development (BS) Environment Concentration
|
| BA, Writing |
English (BA) + Writing minor or Scientific and Technical Communication (BA)
|
Prospective First-Year, First-Time College Students
If your intentions were to start your higher education journey with Northland, but you are now considering Michigan Tech, we are excited to discuss this opportunity with you.
- Applying to Tech as a first-year, first-time college student is simple and free.
- As soon as your application is complete, we will process your application as expeditiously as possible for your benefit.
- Contact Katarina (Kat) Hanson: Northland Student Transfer/Teach-Out Coordinator, 906-487-2745, khanson1@mtu.edu with any questions you have.
- Plan a visit. It is the best way to understand if Michigan Tech is the right future home for you.