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 Hall | Enjoy dinner 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 Sessionwith Dean of Students (Parents Only) |
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/Inclucive 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.) |
Lean more about campus life during short information sessions and tours. | |
| 2:30 - 2:50 p.m. |
Res Ed/Dorm Tour, or Housing (RM2) or Dining (RM3) |
*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 135 *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 Stuident 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 (RM2) or Dining (RM3) |
*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 (RM 1 and Dean of Students (RM 2) and Res Ed/Dorm Tour and Student Leadership and Involvement (RM 3) |
*Student Disability Services - Fisher Hall -(Bldg. # 15) Room 135 *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 Stuident 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8–9 a.m. |
Check out Continental Breakfast |
Continental breakfast available for all | |
| 9–9:50 a.m. | Academic Session for any information to prep for advisor meetings | ||
| 10 a.m. - Lunch |
Advisor Meeting Time Deans and Department chair meeting with families
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| 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch (Wads and McNair) |
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Eat lunch and meet someone new. |
| Services Resource Fair | |||
| 1:30 –3 p.m. |
Breakout sessions (20 min sessions with 10 minute transition time.) |
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| Testing Option - Set up a place for math placement, for Modern Languages, and CS Knowledge | |||
| 1:30 - 1:50 p.m. |
Career Services (RM 1) and Study Abroad (RM 2) and EE Minors/Experience (RM 3) |
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| 2:00 - 2:20 p.m. |
Transportation (RM 1) and Public Safety (RM 2) |
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| 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. |
Career Services (RM 1) and Study Abroad (RM 2) and EE Minors/Experience (RM 3) |
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Campus Tours |
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| *Required events for students | |||