Academic Support

We're Here to Help

The Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success is here to help you build your path to success at Michigan Tech.

Academic Resources

Individual Help

If you have academic or personal concerns that may be inhibiting your success as a student, our staff are available to assist you. Contact us at 906-487-3558, email success@mtu.edu, or stop by our office located on the first floor of the Administration Building.


Group Support

Academic success workshops, exercises, and other services are available to student organizations by request. Please email success@mtu.edu to schedule a meeting to discuss your needs.


First-Year Academic Advisor Meetings

Academic Advisor meetings are opportunities for first-year students to learn about major requirements, ask questions, and meet faculty members. Meetings are held each fall and spring semester prior to registration for the following semester, and all first-year students are strongly encouraged to attend.

You will receive notification by email directing you to the First-Year Academic Advising Meetings list. Please read it carefully and if you have any questions, follow up with your department's office. If you need assistance at anytime, please contact your academic advisor for an appointment.


Academic Success Course Work

The Wahtera Center offers a variety of courses and workshops designed to enhance academic and personal success. Visit Success Skills Courses or email success@mtu.edu for more information.


Canvas Tools

Explore the variety of tools and resources available that can make course material more accessible and user appropriate.

Anthology Ally

Have you ever found content in your course that was difficult to read, or you wish came in a different format? Use Anthology Ally (built into Canvas) to access the information you need in the way you need or want it.

Immersive Reader

The Microsoft Immersive Reader enhances your reading experience by improving accessibility and boosting reading comprehension.

EquatiO

EquatiO allows you to create equations, formulas, and more, digitally. Helping to make math and STEM classes more accessible and engaging for every learner.


ExSEL

The ExSEL Program offers academic support through services such as peer mentoring, study skills and time management techniques, academic progress monitoring, campus resource referrals, campus and community involvement events, and career and personal development seminars. The program is a comprehensive partnership between the Wahtera Center for Student Success, Financial Aid, and all colleges and schools on campus, and is aimed at increasing student success and retention.

The ExSEL Program is open to all undergraduate students at Michigan Tech. For more information, contact success@mtu.edu.


Fall Midterm Outreach

If you are a first-year, first semester student and you receive at least two unsatisfactory (UN) grades at midterm, you can expect us to schedule a meeting with you. Success staff from the Wahtera Center (or a collaborating area on campus) will meet with you to provide suggestions for opportunities to improve your performance. We're here to help you.