Michigan Tech's orientation for incoming students consists of two required parts: a Summer Session and the Fall Orientation Week. This comprehensive approach means you'll be fully prepared for academic success.
All incoming students must attend both a Summer Session and the Fall Orientation Week.
Parents and families are welcome to attend sessions, but they are not required to attend.
Summer 2026 Sessions
The schedule is the same for each of following two-day sessions:
- May 31‑June 1
- June 7-8
- June 12-13
- June 19-20
| Time | Activity | Location | Details |
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| 9:10 - 10:00 a.m. | Check-in | Van Pelt and Opie Library -(Bldg. #17) | Pick up your orientation materials |
| 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. |
Summer Session Welcome |
Rozsa Center -(Bldg. #10) | Official welcome and introduction to Michigan Tech for both students and families |
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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Student and Family Lunch | Wads and McNair Dining Halls | Enjoy lunch and meet other students and families |
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Group 1 - 11:30 a.m. Group 2 - 12:30 p.m. |
Opportunity Resource Fair (more social/activity based resources) | MUB -(Bldg. #34) 2nd floor in the Ballroom |
Various departments with resources and opportunities for both students and their families |
| 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. |
Team Meeting #1 - Technology (Students Only) |
Walker Arts -(Walker Lawn) and Humanities Center - (Bldg. #11) | Bring your laptop and walk with your Summer Ambassador to your designated team meeting location. |
| 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. |
Parent Info Session |
Rozsa Center -(Bldg. #10) | Learn how to support your student during their time at Tech. |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. |
Fin Aid/Billing/Inclusive Access |
Fisher Hall -(Bldg. #15) room 135 |
Learn more about financial aid, the student billing process, and inclusive access |
| 2:30 - 5 p.m. |
Pavlis Honors College Mixer |
Minerals and Materials -(Bldg. #12) - room 722 | |
| 2:30 - 5 p.m. |
Breakout sessions (20 min sessions with 10 minute transition time.) |
Learn more about campus life during short information sessions and tours. | |
| 2:30 - 2:50 p.m. |
Housing Dining Res Ed/Dorm Tour |
*Housing in Dow -(Bldg. #8) - room 641 *Dining in Minerals and Materials -(Bldg. #12) - room U115 *Res Ed/Dorm Tour in Douglass Houghton Hall -(Bldg. #31) Lobby or Wadsworth Hall -(Bldg. #37) Lobby |
Learn about campus life.
Learn about campus life as you tour Wadsworth Hall or Douglass Houghton Hall. |
| 3:00 - 3:20 p.m. |
Student Disability Services |
*Student Disability Services - Fisher Hall -(Bldg. # 15) Room 139 *Career Services - Materials -(Bldg. #12) - room U115 *Student Leadership and Involvement - Dow -(Bldg. #8) Room 641 *Res Ed/Dorm Tour in Douglass Houghton Hall -(Bldg. #31) Lobby or Wadsworth Hall -(Bldg. #37) Lobby |
Get details about the academic support available to all students.
Learn about how Career Services supports students.
Learn about the 260+ organizations available to students.
Learn about campus life as you tour Wadsworth Hall or Douglass Houghton Hall. |
| 3:30 - 3:50 p.m. |
Housing Dining Res Ed/Dorm Tour |
*Housing in Dow -(Bldg. #8) - room 641 *Dining in Minerals and Materials -(Bldg. #12) - room U115 *Res Ed/Dorm Tour in Douglass Houghton Hall -(Bldg. #31) Lobby or Wadsworth Hall -(Bldg. #37) Lobby |
Learn about campus life.
Learn about campus life as you tour Wadsworth Hall or Douglass Houghton Hall. |
| 4:00 - 4:20 p.m. |
Student Disability Services Career Services Student Leadership and Involvement Res Ed/Dorm Tour |
*Student Disability Services - Fisher Hall -(Bldg. # 15) Room 139 *Career Services - Materials -(Bldg. #12) - room U115 *Student Leadership and Involvement - Dow -(Bldg. #8) Room 641 *Res Ed/Dorm Tour in Douglass Houghton Hall -(Bldg. #31) Lobby or Wadsworth Hall -(Bldg. #37) Lobby |
Get details about the academic support available to all students.
Learn about how Career Services supports students.
Learn about the 260+ organizations available to students.
Learn about campus life as you tour Wadsworth Hall or Douglass Houghton Hall. |
| 4:30 - 4:50 p.m. |
Student Panel |
Fisher Hall -(Bldg. # 15) Room 135 |
Hear from current students. |
| 4:30 - 4:50 p.m. |
Parent Panel |
Rozsa Center -(Bldg. #10) | Hear from current parents and family members |
| 5 - 6:30 p.m. |
Student Dinner |
Social House in Wads -(Bldg. 37) | |
| 6:30 -7:30 p.m. | "Questions to Ask Your Roommate" with ResLife | Fisher Hall -(Bldg. # 15) Room 135 |
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| After 7:30 p.m. | Evening Activities for Students | East Hall Lawn |
Yard Games, S'mores, & Crafts |
| Time | Activity | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 – 8 a.m. |
Check out of Residence Hall
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McNair Hall | Belongings can be left in the lobby or you can bring your things with you to hand off to parents or family. |
| 8 - 9 a.m. | Continental Breakfast | Social House in Wadsworth Hall | |
| 9 – 9:50 a.m. | Academic Session -- Prepare for your Advisor Meeting | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts - (Bldg. #10) | Staff will go over the day's events, provide information about our Essential Education curriculum and answer general questions. For Students, Parents, and Families. |
| 10 - 11:30 a.m. |
Parent Meeting -- Meet the Department Chairs and Academic Deans
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Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts - (Bldg. #10) |
Parents and family members are invited to meet the members of Tech's academic leadership team. |
| 10 - 11:30 a.m. |
Advisor Meeting |
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Attend a group meeting with faculty and staff from your academic department, then break into small groups to chat with your academic advisor. |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
Wads and McNair Dining Halls |
Eat lunch and meet someone new. |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Services Resource Fair | MUB -(Bldg. #34) 2nd floor in the Ballroom |
Learn about the many services available at Michigan Tech. |
| 1:30 –3 p.m. |
Breakout sessions - Your Choice (20 min sessions with 10 minute transition time.) |
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| 1:30 - 1:50 p.m. | Dean of Students | Fisher Hall (Bldg. #15) Room 135 | Meet the Dean of Students team. |
| 1:30 - 1:50 p.m. |
Study Away and Abroad |
Minerals and Materials Engineering (Bldg. #12) room U115 |
Get details on the options available to students to study away or abroad while gaining invaluable experience and earning credit toward their degree. |
| 1:30 - 1:50 p.m. |
Essential Education Minors/Experience |
Dow Environmental Sciences and Engineering (Bldg. #8) room 641 | Learn about Tech's innovative Essential Education curriculum and minors that can be earned while fulfilling core degree requirements. |
| 2:00 - 2:20 p.m. |
Transportation |
Fisher Hall (Bldg. #15) room 135 |
Learn more about on-campus parking, free shuttle service, and public transportation options for all Huskies. |
| 2:00 - 2:20 p.m. |
Public Safety and Police Services |
Minerals and Materials Engineering (Bldg. #12) room U115 | Get important information about having a bike on campus, registration and safe storage of weapons, and other services provided by the Department of Public Safety and Police Services. |
| 2:30 - 2:50 p.m. |
Dean of Students |
Fisher Hall (Bldg. #15) Room 135 | Meet the Dean of Students team. |
| 2:30 - 2:50 p.m. |
Study Away and Abroad |
Minerals and Materials Engineering (Bldg. #12) room U115 |
Get details on the options available to students to study away or abroad while gaining invaluable experience and earning credit toward their degree. |
| 2:30 - 2:50 p.m. |
Essential Education Minors/Experience |
Dow Environmental Sciences and Engineering (Bldg. #8) room 641 | Learn about Tech's innovative Essential Education curriculum and minors that can be earned while fulfilling core degree requirements. |
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Campus Tours |
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