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Tomorrow needs solutions. Tomorrow needs Michigan Tech.
Is your student ready?
Parents and Families
Students come to Michigan Tech ready to hone their skills, refine their strengths,
and maximize their abilities. They graduate ready to become a champion of the unknown.
Learn more about Michigan's R1 flagship technological university and how your student
can become a Michigan Tech Husky.
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This is Tech
Michigan Tech is an R1 public research university located in Houghton—a small college
town in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Our campus
is situated just miles from Lake Superior and provides year-round opportunities for
outdoor adventure.
Up here, more than
7,400
Huskies
find their stride. Students create the future by day and watch the northern lights
with friends by night. Trust us—your student will never be bored. Whatever their thing
is, they'll find their people and do it together.
Housing and Dining
Learn More
Life at Tech
Learn More
Student Involvement
Learn More
Campus and Community
Learn More
Cost and Aid
Nearly 90 percent of Tech students receive some form of financial aid through scholarships,
grants, and loans. We're committed to making a premier STEM-based education affordable
for any student looking to create the future. Plus, with some of the best initial
career outcomes and starting salaries in the nation, your student will earn a
degree that pays them back
.
Scholarships
Learn More
Browse our list of merit scholarships. Many are awarded automatically if your student
qualifies and others are awarded competitively (so make note of important deadlines).
Financial Aid
Learn More
Learn more about the financial aid process and find additional opportunities to help
cover your student's cost of attendance.
Tuition and Fees
Learn More
Review estimated resident and nonresident undergraduate expenses.
Planning Tools and Calculators
Learn More
Estimate merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid your student may qualify
for using our Net-Price Calculator.
400+
companies recruit on campus during Career Fairs
Top 10
best public school for financial aid
(The Princeton Review)
1.9%
loan default rate—the second-lowest in Michigan and well below the national average
$82K
median early career pay—among the top 20 in the nation
94%
five-year average placement rate
How to Apply
First-Year Students
Your student applies as a first-year student if they have completed their junior year
of high school, are in their final (13th) year of early/middle college, or have graduated
high school and not taken any college classes after graduation.
Applying as a first-year student is easy (and there are no SAT or ACT scores required
for students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher). Your student will apply using
the Common App. Decisions are released on a rolling basis starting in mid-September.
Students typically receive their admissions decision 3-4 weeks after their application
becomes complete.
How To Apply as a First-Year Student
Transfer Students
Your student applies as a transfer student if they have taken at least one college
course following high school graduation (even if they did not complete the course).
It's free to apply as a transfer student. The ideal time to fill out the transfer
student application is the semester before enrolling at Tech.
How To Apply as a Transfer Student
College Credit
Has your student already earned college credit? Find out how your student can bring
those hard-earned credits to Michigan Tech.
Transfer Resources
Learn More
Students will find multiple resources to identify which classes offered at different
community colleges will qualify as transferable credit. Michigan Tech does not require
mandatory completions prior to enrolling.
Transfer Equivalency
Learn More
Find the institution granting credit for your student's course(s) and see if and how
credit would be awarded at Michigan Tech. All courses are based on historical data,
so if you don't see your student's course or institution, that doesn't necessarily
mean they won't earn credit.
MTA
Learn More
Students who successfully complete the 30-credit-hour Michigan Transfer Agreement
(MTA) at a Michigan community college may transfer all 30 credits to satisfy a portion
of the general education requirements at Tech.
AP/IB/CLEP
Learn More
Successful Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and College-Level
Examination Program (CLEP) scores will be rewarded with Michigan Tech credit, granted
at no cost to your student.
Already Admitted?
Congrats and welcome to the Husky family! We know we've made a smart choice in offering
your student admission to Tech.
As you make final decisions and prepare to send your student to campus, stay on track
with important next steps, dates to remember, trips to plan, and more.
Enrollment Deposit
Pay the $200 nonrefundable enrollment deposit as soon as possible. This allows your
student to access the on-campus housing application and guarantees a spot in the incoming
class.
Academic Calendar
Make note of important dates for future semesters and academic years.
Move-In Weekend and Orientation
Book your hotel for Summer Session Orientation and Move-In Weekend early—local lodging
fills quickly. Even if your student hasn't finalized their college plans, it's never
too early to start planning! Students must register for one Summer Session Orientation.
Registration is not required for Orientation Week in August.
What to Bring
Use our
packing guide
for advice on what to bring—and more importantly, what not to bring—as your student
prepares for life at Tech. Don't feel pressured to send them with everything right
away. Chances are your student will be home for a week at Thanksgiving and for up
to three weeks over the holidays. Shipments can also be sent directly to their residence
hall.
Family Weekend
During the fall semester, families of our students are invited to the Keweenaw Peninsula
to explore campus, attend cultural events, cheer the Huskies to victory, and tour
the area to view the vibrant fall colors.
Winter Carnival
Celebrate the snowfall in the Upper Peninsula and experience our biggest campus tradition
for yourself! Local lodging fills quickly—often a year or more in advance—so be sure
to book your stay as early as possible.
From Your Family to Ours
Your student will be in good hands at Michigan Tech. We call our campus community
our “Husky Family”—a phrase we take seriously. From our high safety ratings to our
student success services, we take care of one another here. Learn more about how Huskies
stick together.
Safety
Michigan Tech is ranked among the safest public colleges in the nation and our on-campus
Public Safety and Police Services are available 24/7 to help.
Student Success
We’re here to support your student from the moment they step on campus to the moment
they leave for their dream job. In particular, the Wahtera Center for Student Success
helps students develop skills and values that will benefit them throughout college
and life, offering mentoring opportunities, academic student success courses, and
individual assistance.
Learning Centers
Students who use our on-campus learning centers get better grades. Organized by discipline,
our learning centers are staffed by current students who have mastered the material
and can offer coaching on subjects ranging from differential equations and organic
chemistry to writing an essay and taking tests.
Student Disability Services
Student Disability Services provides support and resources for students with or without
a documented disability. Students do not need to have documentation of a disability
to discuss strategies for success.
Health and Wellness
Health and well-being is important to us. Tech students can receive support and services
through our
Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being
and a number of local healthcare facilities.
Career Services
Each year, Michigan Tech’s Career Services hosts one of the largest career fairs in
the nation with more than 400 companies in attendance. Career Services also offers
students help with resumes, interviewing, pay negotiations, co-op and internship opportunities,
and more.
Getting Around
Your student doesn't need to bring a vehicle in order to explore our campus and community.
There are several transportation options available at Tech.
Shuttle Service
Michigan Tech’s Transportation Services provides free shuttle service around campus
and throughout downtown Houghton.
Public Transportation
The
City of Houghton
operates a bus system offering regular routes and on-demand services.
Hancock's City Transit system
also offers on-demand weekday bus services.
Lyft
Lyft is an on-demand private transportation service that connects you with local drivers.
Download the Lyft app on your smartphone to learn more and see fare estimates.
Indian Trails
Indian Trails operates routes throughout Michigan and to or from Chicago, Duluth,
and Milwaukee. Daily runs connect directly to both the Amtrak and Greyhound national
networks, providing access to additional routes across the US and Canada.
Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)
All flights to and from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) connect through Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Parking
If your student does choose to have a vehicle on campus, they'll need to purchase
a parking permit and register the vehicle with Michigan Tech's Transportation Services.
Visit
The best way to see if Tech is right for you is to experience it yourself.
Campus tours are offered twice daily on weekdays when classes are in session (including
summer).
Schedule a Campus Tour
Can’t make it to Houghton for a campus tour? Take a virtual tour, explore our interactive
campus map, or take a peek at our live webcams throughout campus to see what’s happening
right now.
Take Virtual Tour
Explore Campus Map
Browse Webcams
Connect With Us
Request Information
Learn More
There is so much more we'd like to share with you! Fill out our online form to join
our mailing list.
Regional Admissions Managers
Learn More
Get in touch with a regional admissions manager to learn more and ask questions.
150+
undergraduate programs
6,022
undergraduate enrollment
No. 1
safest public college in Michigan
(Niche)
260+
student organizations
©
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Undergraduate Admissions
Michigan Tech
Admissions
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Parents and Families
Tomorrow needs solutions. Tomorrow needs Michigan Tech.
Is your student ready?
Parents and Families
Students come to Michigan Tech ready to hone their skills, refine their strengths,
and maximize their abilities. They graduate ready to become a champion of the unknown.
Learn more about Michigan's R1 flagship technological university and how your student
can become a Michigan Tech Husky.
Request Information
Sign up for information about Michigan Tech that's helpful in choosing a college.
Select an area of study to get started:
Form loading . . .
Cost and Aid
How to Apply
College Credit
Already Admitted?
From Your Family to Ours
Getting Around
Visit
Connect With Us
This is Tech
Michigan Tech is an R1 public research university located in Houghton—a small college
town in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Our campus
is situated just miles from Lake Superior and provides year-round opportunities for
outdoor adventure.
Up here, more than
7,400
Huskies
find their stride. Students create the future by day and watch the northern lights
with friends by night. Trust us—your student will never be bored. Whatever their thing
is, they'll find their people and do it together.
Housing and Dining
Learn More
Life at Tech
Learn More
Student Involvement
Learn More
Campus and Community
Learn More
Cost and Aid
Nearly 90 percent of Tech students receive some form of financial aid through scholarships,
grants, and loans. We're committed to making a premier STEM-based education affordable
for any student looking to create the future. Plus, with some of the best initial
career outcomes and starting salaries in the nation, your student will earn a
degree that pays them back
.
Scholarships
Learn More
Browse our list of merit scholarships. Many are awarded automatically if your student
qualifies and others are awarded competitively (so make note of important deadlines).
Financial Aid
Learn More
Learn more about the financial aid process and find additional opportunities to help
cover your student's cost of attendance.
Tuition and Fees
Learn More
Review estimated resident and nonresident undergraduate expenses.
Planning Tools and Calculators
Learn More
Estimate merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid your student may qualify
for using our Net-Price Calculator.
400+
companies recruit on campus during Career Fairs
Top 10
best public school for financial aid
(The Princeton Review)
1.9%
loan default rate—the second-lowest in Michigan and well below the national average
$82K
median early career pay—among the top 20 in the nation
94%
five-year average placement rate
How to Apply
First-Year Students
Your student applies as a first-year student if they have completed their junior year
of high school, are in their final (13th) year of early/middle college, or have graduated
high school and not taken any college classes after graduation.
Applying as a first-year student is easy (and there are no SAT or ACT scores required
for students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher). Your student will apply using
the Common App. Decisions are released on a rolling basis starting in mid-September.
Students typically receive their admissions decision 3-4 weeks after their application
becomes complete.
How To Apply as a First-Year Student
Transfer Students
Your student applies as a transfer student if they have taken at least one college
course following high school graduation (even if they did not complete the course).
It's free to apply as a transfer student. The ideal time to fill out the transfer
student application is the semester before enrolling at Tech.
How To Apply as a Transfer Student
College Credit
Has your student already earned college credit? Find out how your student can bring
those hard-earned credits to Michigan Tech.
Transfer Resources
Learn More
Students will find multiple resources to identify which classes offered at different
community colleges will qualify as transferable credit. Michigan Tech does not require
mandatory completions prior to enrolling.
Transfer Equivalency
Learn More
Find the institution granting credit for your student's course(s) and see if and how
credit would be awarded at Michigan Tech. All courses are based on historical data,
so if you don't see your student's course or institution, that doesn't necessarily
mean they won't earn credit.
MTA
Learn More
Students who successfully complete the 30-credit-hour Michigan Transfer Agreement
(MTA) at a Michigan community college may transfer all 30 credits to satisfy a portion
of the general education requirements at Tech.
AP/IB/CLEP
Learn More
Successful Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and College-Level
Examination Program (CLEP) scores will be rewarded with Michigan Tech credit, granted
at no cost to your student.
Already Admitted?
Congrats and welcome to the Husky family! We know we've made a smart choice in offering
your student admission to Tech.
As you make final decisions and prepare to send your student to campus, stay on track
with important next steps, dates to remember, trips to plan, and more.
Enrollment Deposit
Pay the $200 nonrefundable enrollment deposit as soon as possible. This allows your
student to access the on-campus housing application and guarantees a spot in the incoming
class.
Academic Calendar
Make note of important dates for future semesters and academic years.
Move-In Weekend and Orientation
Book your hotel for Summer Session Orientation and Move-In Weekend early—local lodging
fills quickly. Even if your student hasn't finalized their college plans, it's never
too early to start planning! Students must register for one Summer Session Orientation.
Registration is not required for Orientation Week in August.
What to Bring
Use our
packing guide
for advice on what to bring—and more importantly, what not to bring—as your student
prepares for life at Tech. Don't feel pressured to send them with everything right
away. Chances are your student will be home for a week at Thanksgiving and for up
to three weeks over the holidays. Shipments can also be sent directly to their residence
hall.
Family Weekend
During the fall semester, families of our students are invited to the Keweenaw Peninsula
to explore campus, attend cultural events, cheer the Huskies to victory, and tour
the area to view the vibrant fall colors.
Winter Carnival
Celebrate the snowfall in the Upper Peninsula and experience our biggest campus tradition
for yourself! Local lodging fills quickly—often a year or more in advance—so be sure
to book your stay as early as possible.
From Your Family to Ours
Your student will be in good hands at Michigan Tech. We call our campus community
our “Husky Family”—a phrase we take seriously. From our high safety ratings to our
student success services, we take care of one another here. Learn more about how Huskies
stick together.
Safety
Michigan Tech is ranked among the safest public colleges in the nation and our on-campus
Public Safety and Police Services are available 24/7 to help.
Student Success
We’re here to support your student from the moment they step on campus to the moment
they leave for their dream job. In particular, the Wahtera Center for Student Success
helps students develop skills and values that will benefit them throughout college
and life, offering mentoring opportunities, academic student success courses, and
individual assistance.
Learning Centers
Students who use our on-campus learning centers get better grades. Organized by discipline,
our learning centers are staffed by current students who have mastered the material
and can offer coaching on subjects ranging from differential equations and organic
chemistry to writing an essay and taking tests.
Student Disability Services
Student Disability Services provides support and resources for students with or without
a documented disability. Students do not need to have documentation of a disability
to discuss strategies for success.
Health and Wellness
Health and well-being is important to us. Tech students can receive support and services
through our
Center for Student Mental Health and Well-being
and a number of local healthcare facilities.
Career Services
Each year, Michigan Tech’s Career Services hosts one of the largest career fairs in
the nation with more than 400 companies in attendance. Career Services also offers
students help with resumes, interviewing, pay negotiations, co-op and internship opportunities,
and more.
Getting Around
Your student doesn't need to bring a vehicle in order to explore our campus and community.
There are several transportation options available at Tech.
Shuttle Service
Michigan Tech’s Transportation Services provides free shuttle service around campus
and throughout downtown Houghton.
Public Transportation
The
City of Houghton
operates a bus system offering regular routes and on-demand services.
Hancock's City Transit system
also offers on-demand weekday bus services.
Lyft
Lyft is an on-demand private transportation service that connects you with local drivers.
Download the Lyft app on your smartphone to learn more and see fare estimates.
Indian Trails
Indian Trails operates routes throughout Michigan and to or from Chicago, Duluth,
and Milwaukee. Daily runs connect directly to both the Amtrak and Greyhound national
networks, providing access to additional routes across the US and Canada.
Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)
All flights to and from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) connect through Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Parking
If your student does choose to have a vehicle on campus, they'll need to purchase
a parking permit and register the vehicle with Michigan Tech's Transportation Services.
Visit
The best way to see if Tech is right for you is to experience it yourself.
Campus tours are offered twice daily on weekdays when classes are in session (including
summer).
Schedule a Campus Tour
Can’t make it to Houghton for a campus tour? Take a virtual tour, explore our interactive
campus map, or take a peek at our live webcams throughout campus to see what’s happening
right now.
Take Virtual Tour
Explore Campus Map
Browse Webcams
Connect With Us
Request Information
Learn More
There is so much more we'd like to share with you! Fill out our online form to join
our mailing list.
Regional Admissions Managers
Learn More
Get in touch with a regional admissions manager to learn more and ask questions.
150+
undergraduate programs
6,022
undergraduate enrollment
No. 1
safest public college in Michigan
(Niche)
260+
student organizations
©