Frequently Asked Questions During COVID-19

Yes. The deposit deadline has been extended to July 1. However, roommate matching takes place in May and isn't available until you make your deposit. If you're ready to pay your $100 enrollment deposit now, you will be able to access the on-campus housing application and guarantee your spot in the incoming class.

Yes, provided you notify the admissions office by July 1 that you do not plan to enroll. We will also cancel any scholarships and financial aid you were awarded, as well as your housing application if you submitted one. Call 888-688-1885 or email mtu4u@mtu.edu to let us know your plans changed.

Roommate Matching is available May 1-31 online through MyMichiganTech. To participate, your enrollment deposit and housing application must be received by mid-May. Students who do not participate in, or find a match through, Roommate Matching will be assigned housing based on the date the housing application was received.

AP credit or placement will be awarded as it's always been. Scores received through the at-home testing option for AP classes will result in the same course placement or credit as traditional AP scores. Get more information about AP course placement or credit.

IB credit or placement will be awarded as it's always been. Predicted scores must be from higher level courses (HL) to receive credit. See our IB Guide for details.

Absolutely. Regardless of major you applied to, we will accept any grading system your high school chooses to use for the rest of the year.

If your college changed their grading system for the Spring 2020 semester and is issuing the option for Pass/Fail grades, we will grant transfer credit for equivalent courses provided the Pass/P grade is defined as a 2.0 or higher. This policy is currently in place only for courses taken during the spring 2020 semester.

Students who do not graduate from high school or earn their high school diploma will not be eligible to enroll. The GED is accepted in lieu of a high school diploma. Once awarded, scholarship values will not decrease. However, the opportunity to earn a higher value award is not possible without an increase in cumulative GPA as reported on your official final transcript.

Yes. An official final high school transcript is required by August 15. It must include your high school graduation date or other verification that you earned your high school diploma. Your final transcript must be sent directly from your high school to us.

First, you'll need to cancel your admission for the fall 2020 semester by contacting admissions at mtu4u@mtu.edu. If you have paid your enrollment deposit and you cancel before July 1, you will get a full refund.

Then, plan to reapply for admission for the fall 2021 semester (the application opens in late June). If you are completing high school this spring and do not take college classes until you enroll at Michigan Tech, your admission will be based on your high school academics. The ACT/SAT score already on file will be used if required. You will be automatically considered for scholarships available to incoming first-year students. If you take college classes after you complete high school, you will be considered for admission based on college GPA and be considered for transfer student scholarships after completing 12 credits.

If you decide not to enroll, call the Admissions Office at 888-688-1885 or email mtu4u@mtu.edu to cancel your application and be removed from reminder mailings. If you paid your deposit, you can receive a full refund if you cancel by July 1.

Yes. All documents sent electronically or through the mail are being processed daily. Admission decisions are mailed as soon as possible when all required documents have been received. The deadline to apply for fall semester is August 20.

Applications are open for spring (January), Summer (May or June), and Fall (August) 2021 semesters.

Most importantly, don't worry. We totally understand. We encourage you to apply for admission without test scores on file. Ask your high school to send a copy of your official transcript so we can review the courses you've taken. We understand your grades will look different for spring semester. The admissions staff will be in touch with you if we have questions or would like to see additional information from you to strengthen your application.

Most importantly, don't worry. We totally understand. Test scores are optional for students who apply for fall 2021 admission and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Homeschool students or those who have a cumulative GPA below a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) must submit official SAT or ACT scores. 

All students who wish to be considered for merit-based scholarships must submit official test scores.

Absolutely. Regardless of major you apply to, we will accept any grading system your high school used during the spring 2020 semester.

No. We will use the calculated GPA provided by your school on your official transcript. If you have both a weighted and unweighted GPA, we will use the highest provided for both admission and financial aid consideration.

Test scores are optional for students applying for fall 2021 admission and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Homeschool students or those who have a cumulative GPA below a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) must submit official SAT or ACT scores.

All students who wish to be considered for merit-based scholarships must submit official test scores.

See our Summer Youth Programs FAQ page for information.

Due to the recent executive order issued by Governor Whitmer on July 30 which limits indoor group sizes to 10 or less, campus tours for summer have reached capacity. Campus Tours are no longer available to new registrants at this time. Thank you for your understanding. 
We are hopeful that tours will be able to resume in the fall and will post details and availability when we know more.

See our virtual event page for a schedule of live events, on-demand recorded information sessions, or to make a special request to connect with other staff or your academic advisor. Students accepted for summer or fall should explore Virtual Preview Day for additional information sessions and video tours.

Contact your Regional Admissions Manager or our Admissions staff at 888-688-1885 or mtu4u@mtu.edu.