Welcome to Michigan Tech! Starting graduate school is exciting, but it can also be a source of anxiety. To make the transition as simple as possible, the Graduate School has compiled a brief list of important information for new students. Please review the following to become aware of important timelines and the tools and resources available to domestic students at Tech.
- MTU Email is used for all official communication
- Registering for classes
- Paying your student bill | Financial Information
- Your Michigan Tech ID: Tech Express
- View online orientation materials
- Make sure to submit your final proof of degree(s) to the Graduate School and any other official required documents that you did not submit with your application.
- Complete Responsible Conduct for Research training
- Complete Sexual Assault Prevention course
- Submit Patent, research, and proprietary rights agreement on MyMichiganTech
- Find an advisor
- Get connected—Career services | Alumni Mentoring | GSG
- Campus Inventors and Entrepreneurs—learn about the resources available to our inventors
- Degree Requirements
- External Funding Opportunities—write proposals to support your education
- Grades issued by Michigan Tech
- J.R. Van Pelt and Opie Library
- Policies—Graduate School | University
- Required Student Disclosures
- Theses and Dissertations—Reports
- Timeline and Forms
- Student Mental Health and Well-being Services—help with mental health, and well-being
- Conflict Resolution Network—access to Michigan Tech resources
- Report a Concern—send a concern to a staff member for assistance
- Graduate School staff—answer questions regarding your progress
- Multiliteracies Center—help with writing, resumes, presentations and more
- Public Safety and Police Services—report a crime, store a weapon, find emergency information
- Student Health Insurance—answer questions regarding health insurance
- Title IX coordinator—facilitates an environment free from prejudicial discrimination or harassment
- University Ombuds—provides Informal conflict mediation services
- Canvas—Access course materials | Get help from Instructure| Get help from the Jackson Center for Teaching and Learning
- IT Resources for Graduate Students
- Software Distribution Center —Download software available to students (requires MTU ISO ID and password)
- E-mail, Email lists, Calendars, and Collaboration
- Google Apps—Gmail | Drive | Sites | Google+
- Google Calendar—View and Subscribe | Schedule a meeting
- Library resources for graduate students
- Plagiarism detection software—Examine your documents for plagiarism (requires MTU ISO ID and password)
There are activities and events throughout the year, both on campus and throughout the community:
- Experience Tech!
- Join in on campus! Student Life | Student Leadership and Involvement | Student Organizations
- Get to know the local area: Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau | Houghton | Hancock
- Campus parking: Zipcars available to rent and shuttle service provided during the week.
- Local transportation: Houghton Motor Transit Line | City of Hancock Public Transit