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Broomball games being played during Winter Carnival.

Life at Tech

Study hard and play hard.

When they're not busy studying hard, Tech students know how to have fun. Our campus is located on Michigan’s most beautiful playground—the Upper Peninsula—and borders the Keweenaw Waterway which connects to Lake Superior. Huskies spend plenty of time outside exploring, skiing, swimming, hiking, biking, and even dogsledding.

Favorite student activities include:

Broomball and ice bowling—you have to see it to believe it.
Playing along with the world-famous, one-of-a-kind Huskies Pep Band.
Designing, duct-taping, and racing 50+ cardboard boats.
Building life-sized snow statues during Winter Carnival (The Weather Channel comes up to cover the fun.)
Checking out the Northern Lights—shimmering light shows are right outside your door.

"There are so many opportunities to perfect art skills, enjoy hikes, and experience winter sports and activities."Abigail Kuehne, CCM and Psychology, '21

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Whatever you’re into, you’ll find a solid group of people to hang out with! Get involved in any of our more than 240 student clubs and organizations (including honor societies and Greek life), participate in activities in the residence halls, catch weekend movies on campus, or cheer on the Huskies at NCAA athletic events. We guarantee you’ll make some great friendships and never be bored!

Year-Round Adventures

No matter the season, life at Tech is full of adventure!

Fall: Majestic waterfalls, brilliant fall colors, bonfires on the shores of Lake Superior, and Tech traditions like homecoming and K-Day. Be sure to keep your eye on the sky for a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

Winter: Hit the slopes at Mont Ripley for skiing, snowboarding, or tubing. Nordic ski, snowshoe, or fat tire bike the Tech Trails. Join a broomball team (no experience required), try your hand at snow volleyball during Winter Carnival, or check out the Mushing Club. Winter in the Keweenaw is something special.

Spring: Showcase project work during our annual Design Expo or Undergraduate Research Symposium, catch world-class shows at the Rozsa Center, or spend spring break doing STEM outreach to pre-college students or traveling to Silicon Valley to see high-tech business in action.

Summer: Whether you take classes, work, or conduct research, summer is the perfect time to soak in long days (with over 18 hours of daylight) and experience epic sunsets, hiking, golf, and beaches like no other.

See the 2023 Michigan Tech Winter Carnival Statue Winners

The 101st Michigan Tech Winter Carnival theme was “Tasty Foods for Wintry Moods.” Huskies had a blast creating giant snow statues with intricate ice sculptures that took audiences everywhere from Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory to Candyland—not to mention Jonah in the belly of the whale! Nobody celebrates winter like Husky Nation. One of the biggest annual winter festivals in the nation, the beloved Michigan Tech tradition draws thousands of visitors to Keweenaw. Winter Carnival fun begins with All-Nighter Wednesday, when statues are completed for judging, and wraps up Saturday night with fireworks.