Orientation at Michigan Tech helps you successfully transition to college life by helping you plan for academic success, understand campus resources, and find a sense of community.
During Orientation, you will:
- Explore the campus environment and learn about available resources to support your success.
- Learn about 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.
Summer Session Orientation
Orientation for incoming students consists of two required parts. The first is Summer Session Orientation, which is 1.5 days long. For summer 2025, there are four dates available to choose from:
- June 22-23
- June 26-27
- July 13-14
- July 17-18
Move-In Days
Residence hall Move-In days for fall 2025 are August 18 and 19. You will be assigned a date and time by Residential Living. If your Move-In date and time does not work for your schedule, contact Residential Living directly and they will do their best to help.
Fall Orientation Week (O-Week)
The second required part of Orientation for incoming students is a fall session called Orientation Week, or O-Week. For fall 2025, the dates for Orientation Week are August 20-23. O-Week is designed to help you to feel at home on campus to ensure a smooth transition to the fall semester.
Learn more about Michigan Tech Orientation.
