As you know, Michigan Tech attracts a diverse student population from around the world. To help you adjust to Tech's academic and social community, all new international students are required to participate in the Life@Michigan Tech seminar that provide the knowledge and tools to adapt to Michigan Tech.
The seminar is offered every semester. There will be 2 sections in Fall 2023. You must sign-up for one section. The next session begins September 5, 2023 or September 6, 2023. Please use this FORM to sign-up for the seminar. There is no additional cost to you for these workshops and they will not be listed on your class schedule.
The workshop topics include:
- How to maintain your immigration status
- Culture shock and adjusting to life in the U.S.
- Laws, policies, and norms of the U.S.A.
- Campus safety
- Academic Integrity
- Title IX laws and policies
- Consent and Bystander Intervention
- Current student panel Q & A
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the IPS staff at ips@mtu.edu
The Life@Michigan Tech team:
Kellie Raffaelli
Director of International Programs and Services
Beth Lunde-Stockero
Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX
- Abbi Halkola
- Title IX Coordinator
Debra Charlesworth
Assistant Dean of the Graduate School
Funding for the development of this training was provided by the State of Michigan/Michigan Department of State Police Grants and Community Services Department. Grant Number CSA-5-16 - Campus Sexual Assault Grant Program.