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.
Fall 2026 Session
Monday, August 24 - Move-in
| Time | Activity | Location | Details |
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| 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Check-in - Move in | Van Pelt and Opie Library -(Bldg. #17) | Pick up your orientation materials and dorm key to move into your room. |
| 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Elective Events |
Various sites | Get to know the student organizations and their members. |
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Peter Boie: Magician for Non-Believers |
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts | Get ready for incredible magic and audience participation. |
| Time | Activity | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Check-in - Move in | Van Pelt and Opie Library -(Bldg. #17) | Pick up your orientation materials and dorm key |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
University Welcome |
Student Development Complex | Welcome for students and parents from the President, VP for Student Affairs, and the Dean of Students. |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Meet your OTL and Class Photo |
Sherman Field at Kearly Stadium | Meet your OTL on the field along with other students in your group. |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Parent Orientation |
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| 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Department and Advisor meeting (Required) |
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| 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Dinner |
After dinner meet your team on Walker Lawn at 5:50 p.m. | |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Team meeting 1 (Required) |
Walker Lawn | Meet your team group and OTL to learn about campus. |
| 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Community Hangouts (Required) |
Residence Halls | Get to know your roommate, RA and other residents. |
| Time | Activity | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. | Round Table (Required) | Various Locations | |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. |
Round Table (Required) |
Various Locations | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Be Well and Be Safe (Required) (Required) |
Rozsa Center for Performing Arts | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Sex Rules (Required) |
Fisher Hall | |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
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| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
ROTC Barbecue |
ROTC Building Lawn | Come and enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch and fun games. |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Mandatory Session (Required) |
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| 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 pm |
Team Meeting 2 (Required) |
Team Rooms | |
| 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Dinner/ Elective Events |
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| 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
Neighborhood meetings Wads first - then McNair/DHH (Required) |
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| 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. |
SLS Rave (Recommended) |
Walker Lawn |
| Time | Activity | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. | Round Table (Required) | Various Locations | |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. |
Round Table (Required) |
Various Locations | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Be Well and Be Safe (Required) |
Rozsa Center for Performing Arts | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Sex Rules (Required) |
Fisher Hall | |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
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| 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Team Meeting (Required) |
Team Rooms | |
| 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Department Open House (Optional) |
Various Departments across campus | Students go talk to different departments about minors, music, Pavlis, etc. |
| 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Dinner |
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| 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Elective Events |
Walker Lawn, Fisher Hall, Tech Trails, Prince's Point, and other Locations | Get to know the student organizations and their members, and learn how you can get involved. |
| 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
McNair Fair (Recommended) |
McNair Hall | Join the McNair Hall Association for dancing, yard games, refreshments, and more. |
| Time | Activity | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. | Round Table (Required) | Various Locations | |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. |
Round Table (Required) |
Various Locations | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Team Meeting (Required) |
Team Rooms | Meet your group and OTL to go over how to prepare for classes. |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
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| 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
A Taste of Tech Traditions |
Walker Lawn | Come and check out what makes Tech so Great! |
| 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
CL Lindsay (Required) 2 sessions |
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts | Learn about your online rights and responsibilities through a hilarious and informative session |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
CL Lindsay (Required) 2 sessions |
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts | Learn about your online rights and responsibilities through a hilarious and informative session |
| 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. |
Sunset Paddle (Outdoor Adventure Program- OAP) |
Sturgeon Slough | Registration link and information |
| 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. |
Vegas Night (Recommended) |
Wadsworth Hall (The Food Hall and Ground Floor) | Join the Wadsworth Hall Student Association (WHSA) for a casino-like game night. |
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