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.
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. Group 2 eats at 11:30 a.m. Group 1 eats at 12:30 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) |
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. - 3:30 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. |
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. |
Res Ed/Dorm Tour, or Housing or Dining |
*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 *Dean of Students - 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.
Meet the Dean of Students team.
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. |
Res Ed/Dorm Tour, or Housing or Dining |
*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 and Dean of Students and Res Ed/Dorm Tour and Student Leadership and Involvement |
*Student Disability Services - Fisher Hall -(Bldg. # 15) Room 139 *Dean of Students - 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.
Meet the Dean of Students team.
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) | |
| After 6:30 p.m. | Evening Activities for Students | Walker Arts -(Walker Lawn) and Humanities Center - (Bldg. #11) |
Campus Tours Res Ed - What to expect living on campus Games, S'mores, hike, SDC |
| 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. | Career Services | Fisher Hall (Bldg. #15) Room 135 | Learn how Career Services supports students on their career journey through career advising, annual Career Fairs, and more. |
| 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. |
Career Services |
Fisher Hall (Bldg. #15) Room 135 | Learn how Career Services supports students on their career journey through career advising, annual Career Fairs, and more. |
| 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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