Be Real.
Words are nice and all, but you really need to get here to see what we’re talking about. Our campus. Our town. Our facilities. Our people. At Michigan Tech, it’s as real as it gets.
When classes are in session, walking tours of campus are offered twice daily on weekdays. You’ll talk with a current student as you see academic facilities, labs, classrooms, and residence halls. We’ll also schedule a meeting with an academic advisor so you can learn more about the major in which you’re most interested. When available, high school juniors and seniors are welcome to participate in our Husky Host program and stay overnight on campus with a current student to get the real scoop on student life here.
On Campus
Here are some things on campus you’ll see during your visit…
- A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum
- J.R. Van Pelt Library
- Labs and classrooms
- Memorial Union Building (MUB)
- Residence halls
- Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts
- Student Development Complex
Off Campus
Here are some things you should check out while you’re in town…
- Downtown Houghton
- McLain State Park on Lake Superior
- Michigan Tech Trails
- Mont Ripley Ski Hill
- Portage Lake Golf Course
- Quincy Mine
Make the Most of Your Visit
Not to add pressure or anything, but the campus visit is usually the pivotal experience when deciding on a college or university. So it’s important to make the most of your time at Michigan Tech. Here are a few tips to keep in mind…
- Wear comfy shoes.
- Bring a camera to record the really cool things.
- Write down your questions in advance for professors, students, financial aid staff, and coaches.
- Wear comfy shoes.
- Pay attention to bulletin boards and postings to get a feel for the social scene.
- Pick up the latest issue of The Lode, our student-run newspaper.
- Wear comfy shoes.
