Spring Husky Days will be held Friday, February 20 and Monday, April 13.
Deciding where to go to college is a huge decision. We want to help make your choice easier! Join us for a Husky Day and spend time on campus exploring why Michigan Tech is the right choice for you. You will be able to choose from different events and presentations to make the most of your trip.
Example Schedule of the Day
We encourage you to make the day your own by deciding on which sessions you are most excited to attend. Feel free to split up your group. You also aren’t tied to the schedule you create. You can change your plan as much as you want and still not miss a thing.
Check-In
8:30–9 a.m. ET
Check-in will be at the lobby in the Rozsa Center for Performing Arts (10) and you'll receive your event itinerary, which includes meeting times and locations.
Welcome to Michigan Tech
9–9:15 a.m. ET
Hear from University leadership, followed by an overview of the day’s events.
Block 1
9:30-10:15 a.m. ET
Admissions and Financial Aid
Learn more about the application process along with the scholarship and financial aid options available to you.
Residential Living
Explore options for housing and the housing application process.
Experience Tech with Pavlis Honors College
Kickoff your campus visit with activities designed to get you ready for the rest of your Husky Day. Meet other student attendees and experience what it's like to be a Husky firsthand. This session is for students only.
Block 2
10:30-11:15 a.m. ET
Student Opportunities Panel
Michigan Tech staff will talk about experiential learning opportunities available for students.
Blueprint for Your Future: Mapping Majors and Opportunities at Tech
Already know your major? Have so many interests it's hard to choose? Whether you have a plan or not, this session can help you map your interests to opportunities at Michigan Tech.
Unit Operations Lab Tour
Take a tour of the Unit Operations Lab, Michigan Tech’s 6,500 square foot state of the art chemical processing lab and hear about on-going research. Limit 20 people. Because of space limitations, we ask that students be prioritized for this tour.
Foundry Tour
Michigan Tech is one of only a handful of educational institutions nationwide that has retained an in-house foundry. Come see the facility for yourself. Limit 30 people. Because of space limitations, we ask that students be prioritized for this tour.
Student Experience Showcase and Lunch
11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. ET
- Student Experience Showcase: Learn more about opportunities for students to be involved on campus.
- Lunch: Enjoy a complimentary lunch in a dining hall.
Academic Visits
1-1:45 p.m. ET
Academic meetings with a department of your choice.
Block 3
2-2:45 p.m. ET
Build with First Year Engineering
Join Michigan Tech faculty and students for a design and build activity in The Alley MakerSpace. Makers of all backgrounds are welcome, and this is a great opportunity to meet First-Year Engineering faculty and students.
Meet the Robots
Explore the many ways that Tech does robotics and meet some of our resident robots.
Visual and Performing Arts Tour
A behind the scenes tour of the art, music, sounds and theatre spaces at Michigan Tech. This is the perfect time to learn more about the many ways to participate regardless of major.
Pi Cloud Chamber Tour
The Pi Cloud Chamber creates different kinds of clouds for MTU researchers and students to study. Because of space limitations, we ask that students be prioritized for these tours. There will be three 15 minute tour times: 2:00pm, 2:15pm, 2:30pm. Limit 10 people per tour.
KINARM Robot Demonstration
Learn about Michigan Tech’s KINARM robot used to study neurological functions and try it yourself with a faculty member. Because of space limitations, we ask that students be prioritized for these sessions. There will be two session times: 2:00pm and 2:25pm. Limit 8 people per tour.
Block 4
3-4 p.m. ET
Campus Tour
Meet in the Rosza Center for Perfoming Arts lobby for a campus tour with a current student.
Helpful Information
Cost
Husky Days—and parking—is free!
Local Area Lodging
Local area lodging fills quickly during peak visit times, so plan ahead and make your reservations early.
Directions to Campus
If you have questions, call the Admissions Office at 906-487-2335.
Parking Information
Parking near event check-in at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts is limited. Parking attendants will be available to assist guests and reduce traffic congestion. Free parking is available in Lot 10W on the south side of the Rozsa Center.
