Summer Programs Guest Amenities Information
Guest wireless internet service is available on all existing wireless access points. This service is only for unregistered users; individuals already associated with the MichiganTech wireless will need to select MichiganTech.
- Turn on the wireless service on your device and connect to MichiganTechGuest wireless SSID.
- Open your web browser. You should automatically be redirected.
- Follow on screen instructions to read and accept the Terms of Service Agreement. You should now be connected to the network.
For assistance, contact IT User Services at 906-487-1111
Or visit us at the Library and IT Services Center, located on the first floor of the Van Pelt and Opie Library
Dining services are conveniently provided within Wadsworth Hall. Meals passes are required. If meals were not previously arranged by your group, meal passes may be purchased at the Wadsworth Hall reception desk. Please note, the reception desk is not open during all meal times. Please plan accordingly.
Dining Hours of Operation
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Monday through Friday
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Saturday through Sunday
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Meal Rates
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Additional Guest Passes
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The Student Development Complex (SDC) and surrounding outdoor recreation areas feature a fitness center, ice arena, multipurpose room with climbing wall, racquetball and squash courts, dance and fitness studio, swimming pool and dive tank, Gates Tennis Center, mountain biking trails, and more. Information regarding hours of operation and day pass pricing can be accessed by calling 906-487-2578 or through their website.
Laundry facilities are available on each floor for all guests to use. Guests are encouraged to bring their own laundry detergent and fabric softener; however, a limited supply may be available for pick up at the Wadsworth Hall Reception Desk.
Guests who are residing on the Michigan Tech campus may request to use a meeting room free of charge. There are rooms available in Hillside Place. Rooms should be requested in advance to guarantee room availability. Meeting room reservations for guests can be made by calling 906-487-2682 or by emailing housing@mtu.edu.
All summer program participants are required to have an identification card while residing at Michigan Tech. Participants must keep their identification card with them at all times. A $10 fee is charged for the identification card. This card is also used for building access.
These cards can be picked up from the Wadsworth Hall Reception Desk or the Residence Education and Housing Services office during normal business hours.
Outside of normal business hours, check in packets with access cards can be picked up at the Department of Public Safety and Police Services.
The Department of Public Safety and Police Services at Michigan Tech is staffed by trained, certified state of Michigan police officers who have full law enforcement authority (including the power of arrest) throughout Houghton County. The department is staffed and operates twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.
The Department of Public Safety and Police Services
206 MacInnes Drive
Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295
906-487-2216
In case of emergency, call 911.
In case of emergency, dial 911.
Hospital
UP Health System Portage
500 Campus Dr
Hancock, MI
906-483-1000
Houghton
UP Health System University Center Clinic
600 Macinnes Dr.
Houghton, MI
906-483-1860
UP Health System Express Care
921 W. Sharon Ave.
Houghton, MI
906-483-1777
Aspirus Houghton Clinic
100 Cedar St.
Houghton, MI
906-487-1710
Hancock
UP Health System Emergency Department
500 Campus Dr.
Hancock, MI
906-483-1000
Michigan Tech is committed to providing a healthy, safe and clean campus community. For this reason, the University has gone Tobacco Free, Smoke Free and Vapor Free. The use of all tobacco products and vapor e-cigarettes is prohibited on all Michigan Tech-owned or leased properties. Students, faculty, staff and visitors are asked to respect this policy and help us create a healthier campus. Our fire equipment is extremely sensitive when detecting particles from use of e-cigarettes.
In Hillside Place, alcohol may be consumed privately, by those over the age of 21, in their respective rooms only.
No alcohol may be consumed in Wadsworth Hall.
Michigan Tech is conveniently located within the city of Houghton, Michigan. Stores and restaurants are within walking distance from campus.
Bus Services
The City of Houghton operates a bus route with convenient stops on campus and in town.
For information regarding route times, bus stop locations, and prices, visit their
website.
Taxi Services
Checker Transport
906-451-4050
www.checkertransport.com
Airport
SkyWest, a United Airline partner, currently services the Houghton County Memorial
Airport (CMX).
23810 Airpark Blvd
Calumet, MI 49913
906-482-3970
www.houghtoncounty.org
For ticketing information: www.united.com or call 1-800-864-8331
Persons needing assistance dealing with vehicle problems can contact Transportation Services at 906-487-1441 for help during normal office hours. We provide assistance with flat tires, running out of gas, and dead car batteries at no charge. For other problems, we can assist you in contacting the appropriate services depending on your needs.
Whether you are planning your vacation or are already in our beautiful area, the Keweenaw app can help you get the most out of your Copper Country visit. Get turn-by-turn directions, browse lodging properties and restaurants, explore different attractions, stay up to date on events going on around the area and much more!
No internet access is needed after the initial download so you have access to all the information in the most remote locations. Visit the iPhone app or Google Play store and search 'Keweenaw' to download.
The Campus Bookstore, located in the Memorial Union Building, is your source for textbooks, school supplies, computer software and accessories, general books, apparel, and souvenirs. Also featured is The Dress for Success shop selling suits, sport coats, overcoats, jackets, slacks, dress shirts, ties, belts, shoes and socks.
University Images is your source for apparel, souvenirs and sporting goods, located in the Student Development Complex.
Parking is available for a fee. Parking permits can be purchased through Transportation Services.
For more information on parking, please go to the Transportation Services website.