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It's a Tech thing. Three rinks. 200+ teams. 404,235 linear feet of duct tape. Learn more about a student activity that you'll only find here.

There's always something to do at Michigan Tech. Because Houghton is far away from just about everywhere, we're not a "suitcase school"—students are around on the weekends and there are tons of opportunities to enjoy your college experience. When you're not busy in class, you'll find tons of ways to get involved on campus.

Student Organizations

Join any of the more than 230 student organizations and participate, laugh, and lead—around Michigan Tech and in the community. Whatever you're into, there's likely to be a group you'll find a home with.

For a list of student organizations, check out Involvement Link through our Student Leadership and Involvement office.

Have an interest we don't have a club or org for? No problem! Start one of your own. You can even apply for University funding to help with your initiatives. All you need is a new idea, 10 founding members, an advisor, and a constitution. Our Student Leadership and Involvement staff can help you with the rest.

Music and Fine Arts

More than 600 students participate in music and fine arts on campus. These Tech students have a love for the arts and want to make it a part of their lives. Play, sing, perform, create! Visual and Performing Arts Talent Award scholarships are available for students who plan to be actively involved in the Arts during their time on campus.

Greek Life

Greek life at Michigan Tech is a tradition—and a great way to make friends for life. Join one of seven sororities or 11 fraternities and achieve your potential through leadership, scholarship, and service. About 10 percent of students on campus have gone Greek—completing more than 10,395 service hours and raising over $51,315 for local and national philanthropies during the 2022-23 academic year.

Outdoor Adventure

Michigan Tech owns and operates Mont Ripley, our very own ski and snowboard hill, and Portage Lake Golf Course; both are minutes from campus. Our world-class Tech Trails offer opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, snow biking, and snowshoeing. Michigan Tech is on the shores of the Keweenaw Waterway with Lake Superior just minutes away. Our Outdoor Adventure Program offers guided excursions, workshops, equipment rentals, and clinics.

Experience Tech

Do something you love or try something new! That's how the Experience Tech initiative got started. For $99 per semester, students get unlimited access to Mont Ripley ski and snowboard hill,  Portage Lake Golf Course, Gates Tennis Center, Department of Visual and Performing Arts events, hockey games, a day of snowshoeing through the Outdoor Adventure Program, and intramural sports.

Varsity Athletics

At Tech, varsity athletics are marked by a tradition of success and characterized by student athletes who understand that commitment, community, and spirit are as important as a winning score. Go Huskies!

If you're considering participating in varsity athletics at Michigan Tech, contact the Athletic Department—or have your coach give us a call—at 906-487-3070.

Intramural Sports

Participate in individual and team intramural sports throughout the year. Fall sports include basketball, water polo, softball, ultimate Frisbee, disc golf, riflery, and wallyball—volleyball in a racquetball court. Spring sports include floor hockey, dodgeball, soccer, table tennis, billiards tournament, and a swim meet. Thanks to the Experience Tech initiative, you'll have unlimited free access to intramural sports.