Deciding where to go to college is a huge decision. We want to help make your choice easier!
Join us for Open House and spend the entire day on campus, learning why Michigan Tech is the right choice for you.
What You'll Do at Open House
Welcome to Michigan Tech
9–9:30 a.m.
Admissions and Financial Aid
9:30–10:15 a.m.
Current Student Panel
10:30–11 a.m.
Showcase and Lunch
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Explore our degree options and minors, and meet faculty and staff during our Showcase.
Then, enjoy lunch in a dining hall.
Informational Session
1:15–2 p.m.
Choose your own adventure by picking an informational session to attend. Your options
include: Residence Education and Housing Services and Pavlis Honors College.
Department Visits
2–3:30 p.m.
Visit academic departments and get more information from faculty and staff.
Get your Game On with Esports (Optional)
Event time will be listed in your Open House packet.
Get your game on and come to Michigan Tech’s Esports facility to play some video games,
tour the space, and learn about the Esports program. Games available for open play
include Rocket League, Overwatch, League of Legends, CS:GO, Apex Legends, Valorant,
and Smash Ultimate! Depending on the number of participants, we may run a tournament
for a jersey prize!
- This event will be located on the first floor of the Student Development Complex (#24). Free parking will be available in Lot 22.
Fall Color Tour at Mont Ripley Ski Hill (Optional)
Ongoing between 3 and 7 p.m.
Enjoy views of the beautiful fall colors, the Portage Canal, and campus as you ride
a chairlift at Mont Ripley Ski Hill!
- This event will be located at Mont Ripley Ski Hill. Free parking will be available.
Check-in Times
Check in at the lobby of the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts (#10) to receive your itinerary, which includes meeting times and locations. All visitors must check in prior to taking a campus tour.
- Friday, September 30, 3–5 p.m. If you are taking a campus tour on Friday, please arrive by 3:15 p.m. to check in and meet your tour guide.
- Saturday, October 1, 8–9 a.m.
Helpful Information
Cost
Open House is free!
Directions to Campus
Current construction on College Avenue may affect how you get to campus. Please review this map and be sure to plan extra time into your travel. If you have questions, call the Admissions Office at 906-487-2335.
Parking Information
Free parking will be available in Lot 9, next to the Rozsa Center. Follow the Open House signs.
MyTECH Visit Adventure Guide
There's so much to see and do near campus and we want you to make the most of your trip to Houghton. Use the MyTECH Visit Adventure Guide and select the experiences that appeal to you as you build your own unique Keweenaw Adventure. VIP Passes will be provided to registered Open House guests at check in.
Campus Tours
- Friday, September 30, at 3:30 p.m.
An optional 60-minute walking tour of campus that highlights the academic buildings. If you are taking a campus tour on Friday, please arrive by 3:15 p.m. to check in and meet your tour guide. - Saturday, October 1, at 3 p.m.
Set your own pace and explore campus on your own! A self-guided tour brochure will be provided during check-in.
Space is limited, so register early! Or, if you can't make it to Open House, check out our regular campus tours.
"We compared the tours from several schools. Nothing was like the welcome we received
at Michigan Tech.
This place is awesome."
