An academic minor officially recognizes a student for taking a prescribed set of courses outside their major. To receive a minor, students must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at Michigan Tech, add the minor to their student record, and complete all requirements of the minor. Students must add the minor to their record before submitting their application for graduation. Upon graduating, official transcripts will note the minor.
Students cannot earn a minor with the same title as their major or concentration. Additionally, some minors are restricted from similar majors. Minor credits may double count with a student's major, but credits may not be double counted between minors or between minors and certificates. Students who wish to pursue a certificate in the same subject area as a minor must receive permission from the academic unit.
In addition to meeting the requirements specified by the academic unit offering the minor, a student must:
- Take at least 6 credits of the 3000-level or higher minor-required courses at Michigan Tech. These are courses listed in the course catalog and taught by a Michigan Tech instructor on campus, at field locations, or through distance learning, as well as courses that were taken as part of a university-approved study abroad program.
- maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 for courses completed as part of the minor.
A student interested in earning a minor should first discuss with the related minor advisor and then use the curriculum change portlet in MyMichiganTech to request the minor. A demonstration of how to change your major, minor, or concentration is available.