About Orientation

Orientation at Michigan Tech helps you successfully transition to university life by helping you plan for academic success, understand campus resources, and find a sense of community. During orientation, you'll:

Explore the campus environment and learn about available resources to support your success.
Understand academic expectations, including your degree requirements, the importance of test scores and transcripts, and information about Essential Education.
Connect with other students and staff to build your Michigan Tech community from day one.

This year Michigan Tech's Orientation is here for you with a fresh strategy. Orientation has two parts: Summer Session Orientation (Summer Session) and Fall Session Orientation (or O-Week). Both sessions are required.

As you prepare for your first year at Michigan Tech, we know that you have plenty of questions and we are here to help. If you have questions about either session, please contact orientation@mtu.edu.

Summer Session Orientation

Summer Session is a 2 day long and there are four dates available. Registration for these dates will open in February, 2026. If you have paid your MTU deposit but have not already registered for a Summer Session, register now in your Husky Portal.

Summer Session Dates

May 31 - June 1
June 7-8
June 12-13
June 19-20

Students need to choose only one of the four summer sessions. The Summer Session Orientation is when you will learn about the Essential Education program, spend time with advisors and faculty from your academic college, and start building your community at Michigan Tech.

Fall Session Orientation (O-Week)

Residence hall Move-In days are in August.

This Fall Orientation Week is designed to help you to feel at home on campus to ensure a smooth transition to college life.

During O-Week, you will:

build connections with your Orientation Team Leader (OTL)
learn about Tech Traditions
meet your new pack of fellow Huskies
become familiar with campus resources, academic expectations, and life at Tech

New Student Information

Get ready for Orientation by reviewing the following pages. You’ll find information about course registration, campus living, and more—everything you need to be prepared for your arrival.

Transfer Student Information

Transfer students are automatically enrolled in Michigan Tech Orientation (Summer Session and Fall Session). As a transfer student, we understand you may already be familiar with college life and expectations. Many of the programs, policies, and opportunities will be new to you, no matter where you are transferring from. Participating in Orientation, will help you gain the information and tools to thrive and find success here at Michigan Tech.

If you have questions or are unable to attend, please contact us at orientation@mtu.edu.

Commuter and Transfer Student Meeting

O-Week Day One
Required meeting for commuter and transfer students during Fall Orientation will be added at a later date.