Affirmative Programs
Administration Building (Admin) 207
Ph. 487-3310
Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Affirmative Programs Office (commonly called the Affirmative Action Office, or AAO) facilitates Michigan Tech’s development of an environment free from prejudicial discrimination or harassment and conducive to learning and individual growth for all campus members and visitors.
Michigan Tech has a policy of affording equal opportunity to all of its employees, students, applicants for employment, and applicants for admission without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, marital status, disabled veteran status, veteran status, arrest record, or disability.
Alumni Relations
Alumni House
Ph. 487-2400 (toll-free 877-MTU-ALUM)
Fax 487-3171
Email alumni@mtu.edu
Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Office of Alumni Relations supports a network of 68,000 Michigan Tech alumni living and working in more than one hundred nations around the world. The Michigan Tech Alumni Association hosts regional alumni gatherings as well as campus events (Reunion, Homecoming Broomball Tournament, study breaks, Winter Carnival events, post-commencement receptions). We offer exclusive benefits and services (HuskyLink online community, mentoring program, group insurance, discount programs), and Tech gear (class rings, diploma frames, etc.) to alumni and students.
Career Services
Administration Building (Admin), 2nd Floor
Ph. 487-2313
Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Career Services helps undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni bridge the gap between college and the professional world. On-campus recruiting schedules are managed through Career Services, and video interviews with prospective employers are also available. Our career advisors will also help you research and apply to graduate school.
In addition to one-on-one advising, we offer assistance with résumés, cover letters, the cooperative education program, and summer internships. As well, we sponsor seminars, job fairs, campus presentations to special-interest groups, and the Annual Fall and Spring Career Fairs, which connect thousands of students with hundreds of companies.
Other services: You can self-test your career preferences through MyPlan; place your résumés on the web for free using NACElink; and attend seminars on writing a résumé, interviewing, job-search strategies, preparing for a job fair, and orientation to Career Services. Students and student groups may request seminars on special topics.
Center for Diversity and Inclusion
Hamar House
Ph. 487-2920
Fax 487-3101
Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
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The Center for Diversity and Inclusion provides support and development that enriches the intellectual, social, and professional growth of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) students; students of color; and women. The Center for Diversity and Inclusion assists Michigan Tech with the recruitment, retention and successful graduation of underrepresented students.
The center supports many services, programs, and events for students. We offer services such as personal/academic support, socio-cultural counseling, and career/professional assistance. Some of our signature programs include Michigan College/University Partnership Program (MiCUP), Tech 360, and DiversiTEAS. We also sponsor many events throughout the academic year including Parade of Nations, Spirit of the Harvest Powwow, Gala Latina, MLK Week, Black History Month Celebration, HAANA Banquet, and Women’s Month.
COMPASS (Center for Orientation, Mentoring, Parents, and Academic Student Success)
Wadsworth Hall (Wads) G28
Ph. 487-3558
Email compass@mtu.edu
Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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COMPASS is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of Michigan Tech students so that they can develop attitudes, values, and skills that enhance their academic and personal success. COMPASS offers:
- academic support, including ExSEL, one-on-one guidance for students, midterm outreach
- intervention, coordination of the UN1010 Creating Your Success course, and mentoring opportunities
- orientation programs for first-year, transfer, dual-enrolled, and student-athletes
- parent and family support such as parent orientation, parent fund information, and Family Weekend
Counseling and Wellness Services
Administration Building (Admin) 301
Ph. 487-2538
Fax 487-3421
Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Counseling and Wellness Services provides student-centered services and programs. Our goal is to help students deal with life’s everyday challenges and problems by giving professional support. We also offer various wellness programs that focus on helping students create a healthier lifestyle and positive self-image. All services are confidential and free of charge for students.
Counseling and Wellness Services provides personal and academic counseling. Students may meet individually with a counselor to address any concerns or problems they have, including depression, anxiety, and stress; adjustment to college; eating disorders; date rape; pregnancy; relationship or family problems; sexuality; self-esteem; substance abuse; or others. Counselors can also assist students in improving time management, study skills, and interpersonal communication skills.
Additionally, Counseling and Wellness Services offers wellness education resources and HOWL (Healthy Options for a Wellness Lifestyle). Students provide workshops, presentations, and programming related to several health and wellness topics. Any group of students on campus can request a presentation or workshop in any area of interest. Just contact us and let us know what you are looking for.
Dean of Students
Administration Building (Admin) 170
Ph. 487-2212
Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Dean of Students Office is the center for many student services, including Disability Services, Student Conduct Services, Counseling and Wellness Services, and Career Services. The Dean of Students interprets academic standards, oversees student discipline, and approves late course drops and credit overloads. This office advocates on behalf of students, answering questions, responding to concerns, and holding students accountable for their decisions and behavior.
Student Disability Services
Administration Building (Admin) 170
Ph. 487-2212
Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Student Disability Services is dedicated to assuring and enhancing opportunities for students with disabilities. The University does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, or treatment of students. If you have a documented disability, you may request appropriate modifications, accommodations, or auxiliary aids that will enable you to participate in and benefit from educational programs and activities. Documentation must be provided by qualified medical and/or educational professionals, with specific recommendations for appropriate accommodations. The coordinator for student disability services, in consultation with you, will review these recommendations before implementation.
If you request accommodations, present your documentation to the Student Disability Services (SDS) Office. It is your responsibility to inform the SDS Office of your class schedule for each term in which accommodations are sought. Letters, when appropriate, will be prepared for instructors informing them of your need for accommodation (such as extended time to complete examinations, permitting examinations to be individually proctored, or permitting the use of tape recorders in the classroom). Other out-of-class accommodations may be requested and approved, depending on documentation. Architectural barriers have been removed when remodeling buildings and barrier-free designs have been used in all new construction. Referrals to other appropriate University services and programs may be made, depending on the needs of the individual.
Financial Aid Office
Administration Building (Admin) 160
Ph. 487-2622, toll-free 1-888-688-1885
Fax 487-3042
Email finaid@mtu.edu
Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
For questions concerning scholarships, grants, loans, or work-study, you should contact the Financial Aid Office. If you wish to apply for federal and Michigan financial aid, you must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1. For Michigan Tech to receive your FAFSA results, file your FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and enter Michigan Tech’s Federal School Code (002292). For priority consideration, please submit your FAFSA before March 1.
Health Insurance- Benefit Services
Lakeshore Center
Ph. 487-1088
Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Students who are not covered by family or other health insurance can purchase group health insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. All international students are required to have comparable health insurance applicable in the US. Please see the website above for additional information on these requirements.
Health Service, Houghton Community Health Center
North side of Student Development Complex (SDC) on MacInnes Drive
Ph. 483-1860
Hours Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Most hospitals, general-practice physicians, and specialists located in the immediate Houghton-Hancock-Keweenaw area—as well as in the larger Upper Peninsula region— are listed on the Upper Peninsula Health Care Network’s website.
The University does not sponsor a campus health center; however, a convenient facility at the SDC is provided by the Houghton Community Health Center, a division of Portage Health. You can be seen during regular hours by appointment, and the center will make every effort to schedule you, if you need medical care on short notice. Fees are not billed by the University but are payable to Portage Health.
Emergency care after hours is provided by on-call staff in the walk-in clinic or the emergency room at Portage Health in Hancock (483-1000), with twenty-four-hour physician coverage.
Housing and Residential Life
Wadsworth Hall (Wads) 153
Ph. 487-2682
Email housing@mtu.edu
Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
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Residence halls are places where you will enjoy a community that values friendship and academic success. Each hall is organized into houses, groups of fifteen to thirty rooms. Resident Assistants (RAs), full-time students selected for their leadership and maturity, aid and advise residents of the houses.
For more information on your room, services, safety, security, and policies, see the Residence Hall Living Guide.
International Programs and Services
Administration Building (Admin) 200
Ph. 487-2160
Email ips@mtu.edu
Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
International Programs and Services provides support services that advance the University’s global initiatives. Our office is staffed with knowledgeable, caring professionals who are committed to your success, learning, and the globalization of higher education.
International Student Services Office
Our office oversees the admission process for ESL and undergraduate degree-seeking international students, exchange students and scholars, and study abroad participants. We provide cultural and transition support as well as counsel for all F-1 and J-1 visa holders on the rules and regulations they need to abide by while in the United States. We also support academic units that have agreements and partnerships with international colleges and universities
Study Abroad
Study abroad is an excellent way for you to increase your global competence and gain a better working knowledge of the issues that will shape the next century. Michigan Tech offers short-term, summer, semester, and yearlong study-abroad programs in more than thirty nations. Courses taken abroad can count toward your major, minor, and/or general education requirements. With proper planning, study abroad will not delay graduation. Program fees are very similar to the full-time tuition at Michigan Tech, and financial aid is available. We can assist you in selecting the program that is right for you and help you plan your international experience every step of the way.
Public Safety and Police Services
Widmaier House, 206 MacInnes Drive
Nonemergency 487-2216
Nonemergency Tip Line 906-487-0TIP (0847)
Tip Line
The Department of Public Safety and Police Services is staffed by trained, certified state of Michigan police officers who have full law enforcement authority (including the power of arrest) throughout Houghton County. The department is staffed and operates twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.
Public Safety and Police Services provides the following services:
- automobile registration
- bicycle registration
- crime prevention information
- lost and found
- motorist assistance
- crime or traffic accident assistance
- sexual assault prevention
- RAD (Rape Aggression Defense/Women’s Self Defense) training
- weapon registration
- safe-walk program
Registrar's Office
Administration Building (Admin), first floor
Ph. 487-2319
Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The Registrar’s Office maintains and manages your academic and electronic records at Michigan Tech. Online registration and transcript requests are available through the Registrar’s Office, and important information such as the registration priority schedule, general education course lists, and Add/Drop dates for courses or University withdrawal are released through our office.
Student Activities
Memorial Union Building (MUB) 112
Ph. 487-1963
Email activities@mtu.edu
Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Student Activities strives to foster your development through experiences focusing on learning and leading in an ever changing environment. Student Activities is comprised of Greek Life, Leadership, Registered Student Organizations (RSO), Community Service, the Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) which consists of the Tech Rental Center and the Tech Challenge Course, along with campus programs and traditions. Our initiatives include Student Activities Comedian Series (SACS), The LeaderShape Institute, HuskyLEAD, Alternative Spring Break trips, Developing Organizations and Tech Students (DOTS) Sessions, Welcome Week, Homecoming, and Spring Involvement Fair.
If you are interested and want to get involved, come in and talk with us. If you don’t see something that you are interested in, we will help you find it or create it. Get involved!
Student Affairs
Administration Building (Admin) 112
Ph. 487-2465
Email studentaffairs@mtu.edu
Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Our vision
We place students at the center of all we do; we make a difference in the lives of those who will shape the world.
Our guiding principles
The success of Michigan Tech students is the most important measure of our progress. Given this, we are committed to:
- Providing a diverse and inclusive community that encourages involvement and a free exchange of ideas.
- Valuing creativity, leadership, and excellence.
- Promoting integrity, trust, and personal responsibility.
- Including students in decisions that enhance their educational experience.
- Being innovative and supportive in our programs, policies and procedures.
- Supporting students’ intellectual, professional and personal growth.
- Leading and supporting exemplary collegial relationships within the University community.
Student Government
Memorial Union Building (MUB) 106
Ph. 487-2406
Email usg@mtu.edu
Hours Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m
The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is the representative voice of Michigan Tech’s undergraduate student body. USG allocates the Student Activity Fee to student organizations across campus and provides a variety of other student services. USG meetings are every Wednesday at
7:00 pm in the MUB Ballroom. Feel free to attend these meetings or to stop by the USG office with a student issue and talk to your elected representatives.
Student Life-Students First!
Ph. 487-2687
Email studentlife@mtu.edu
Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m
Student Life is comprised of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, COMPASS, Housing and Residential Life, and Student Activities. Our four areas collaborate campus-wide on an array of meaningful services and inclusive programs that support and empower students to reach their full potential.
A committed group of professional and student staff members empower students to create their own success. We encourage you to apply for any of our exciting student positions. Studies show that students who participate in co-curricular programs like these earn higher grade point averages, graduate in shorter periods of time, and develop essential skills that employers are looking for. Get involved today!
Student Organizations
Memorial Union Building (MUB) 106
Ph. 487-2402
Hours Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m
Michigan Tech offers you numerous opportunities to get involved, invested, and have influence on your campus experience. Student organizations provide students with the ability to express themselves, explore new horizons, meet fellow students who share a similar interest, and develop their leadership potential. Opportunities exist to get involved with academic and professional organizations; ethnic and cultural groups; governance, media, musical, or recreational groups; service-oriented organizations; and religious organizations. K-Day, Spring Involvement Fair, and Spring Fling events are excellent times to learn more about student groups.
The Student Organizations office provides services to Student Organizations such as office space, mailboxes, resource center, and copying. The area also provides lounge space for commuter students including computer use.