Welcome!
On behalf of the 2015 Orientation staff,
congratulations on becoming a member of this
year’s talented Michigan Technological University
first-year class. At Michigan Tech, we have five
values that will provide a framework for your
educational experience. Orientation will help
you understand these values and learn how you
can incorporate them into your life. Orientation
events will address these values in greater detail
so you can better understand how to succeed as a
Michigan Tech student.
Community: During Orientation you will meet
other members of the Michigan Tech community.
It is important that you actively engage in a curious
and respectful manner with students, faculty,
staff, and members of the local community to get
the most out of your experience in Houghton.
Scholarship: Academic success is central to your
experience at Tech. You will learn about campus
resources and hear tips from faculty, staff, and
experienced students that will help you excel in
your studies.
Possibilities: At Michigan Tech, the world is your
oyster. You have the ability to study abroad, join
clubs, research, and solve the world’s problems.
Learn about how you can use your skills, knowledge,
and potential to explore possibilities.
Accountability: You’re in college, which means you
are now responsible for your destiny. We will do
our best to support you, but you need to act with
integrity, honesty, and diligence as you pursue
your education.
Tenacity: We live in the Upper Peninsula; you have
to be a little tenacious to come here. However,
we hope you develop the confidence and skills
to persevere through even the most challenging
obstacles.
During Orientation, you will receive a tremendous
amount of valuable information. Some of this
information you will be able to use right away;
some you may not need until later. As you begin
to get comfortable here, take time to explore
your different areas of interest. While you are
challenging yourself academically, get to know
different types of people, try new things, and make
the most of every minute.
The undergraduate Orientation Executive Staff
members have been planning an amazing week
for you—check out the details in this book for
more information. Your Orientation Team Leaders
(OTLs), academic advisors, professors, resident
assistants (RAs), commuter assistants, and many
others are here to assist you throughout your time
at Tech.
If there is anything that we in the Waino Wahtera
Center for Student Success can do to help, please
contact us at 906-487-3558 or send an email to
success@mtu.edu.
Best of luck!
Ryan Bennett
Assistant Director of Orientation Programs
Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success
www.mtu.edu/success
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Table of Contents
Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Placement Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Orientation Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
Dining Hall Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Orientation Schedule.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–19
Saturday, August 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sunday, August 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–11
Monday, August 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–13
Tuesday, August 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–14
Wednesday, August 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–16
Thursday, August 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–18
Friday, August 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18–19
Day Zero Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20–21
Welcome Week Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22–26
Saturday, August 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22–23
Sunday, August 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Monday through Wednesday, August 31–September 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Thursday through Saturday, September 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Post Welcome Week Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Academic Department Introduction and Advising Meeting Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–29
Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Checklist
 MOVE-IN
There is a 30-minute time limit for unloading your
belongings at the residence halls to ensure that
the process runs smoothly for everyone.
After unloading, please park student cars in lots
9, 10, 21, or 23 to keep the unloading zones clear
during move-in weekend. You may move your
vehicle to your designated lot on Monday, August
24. All visitors and parents must park their vehicles
in lots 9 or 10.
 HUSKYCARD
MUB (34) Ballroom B
August 22, 9:00 am–6:00 pm
August 23, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
The HuskyCard is your official Michigan Tech
photo identification. This card will give you access
to events, computer labs, your residence hall, and
the dining halls for meals.
Make sure to get your HuskyCard before Monday,
August 24. You can pick up your HuskyCard in the
Memorial Union Building during the times listed
above. You’ll need a form of photo ID and your
Michigan Tech M-number. If you didn’t submit
your photo online, you can have it taken there.
 PARKING DECAL
MUB (34) Ballroom B
August 22, 9:00 am–6:00 pm
August 23, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
 BIKE REGISTRATION
Registration helps to ensure that lost or
abandoned bikes can be returned to their proper
owners. Visit www.mtu.edu/publicsafety/crime/
bicycle/ to register your bike. A decal will be mailed
to the local address you provide on the registration
form. This decal should be affixed to the frame of
your bike.
 CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER
If you need assistance, stop by the IT Service
Center in the Van Pelt and Opie Library (17) or call
906-487-1111.
 GET YOUR TEXTBOOKS
Books can be purchased at the Campus Bookstore
located in the MUB (34).
Note: You will need to have your HuskyCard in order to
access your schedule and list of required textbooks.

INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO YOUR
RESIDENT ASSISTANT (RA)
Your RA or Commuter Assistant will be a great
resource for you. Make sure you get to know him
or her.  GET EXCITED FOR ORIENTATION!
Look for your Orientation team assignment on
the front of this booklet and get ready to have an
awesome Orientation Week!
If you have a car, bring your photo ID and current
vehicle registration to confirm and finalize your
parking arrangements.
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Placement Testing
Modern Language Placement Tests
French and German
Monday, August 24, 2:30–4:00 pm
Spanish
Monday, August 24, 4:00–5:30 pm
Walker (11), Room 120A, HDMZ
These tests are required for students who have
prior experience in French, German, or Spanish. It
ensures placement into the appropriate language
level/course. You are encouraged to pre-register
for the exam at the following link: www.mtu.edu/
humanities/undergraduate/modern-languages/
register/. You may also register on site (please have
your ID available). Allow 30 minutes for the test. The
test is online, and you will receive your test score
and course recommendation immediately. Faculty
will be available for consultation about placement
results or any other questions regarding language
programs at Michigan Tech.
Spatial Visualization Test
Monday, August 24, 3:00–4:00 pm or 4:00–5:00 pm
Location Assigned by Team
All engineering and engineering management
students are required to take this test. You must
bring your Michigan Tech email address, M-Number,
and a #2 pencil. To enroll in ENG1001 or ENG1101,
you must either pass this test with a score above
60 percent or take ENG1002—Introduction to
Spatial Visualization, a one-credit course—in the
same semester to fulfill the required prerequisite.
Computer Science Skills Assessment
Monday, August 24, 3:00–5:00 pm
(Computer Science Majors)
Tuesday, August 25, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
(Computer Engineering Majors)
Friday, August 28, 2:00–3:00 pm (Any others)
M&M (12), Room U115
During this time, faculty will present, and students
will have the opportunity to take a skills assessment that may influence their placement in either
CS1121 or CS1131.
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ALEKS Math Placement Test
Wednesday, August 26, 3:00–5:00 pm Thursday, August 27, 7:00–9:00 pm
Sunday, August 30, 6:00–8:00 pm
Rekhi (28), Room 215
The ALEKS placement assessment will be available
for students who were not able to take the
assessment(s) during the regularly scheduled time.
Please note that students should plan to attend
more than one session in the event that they do
not place into their recommended math course
on their initial assessment. A minimum of three
hours in the Prep and Learning module is required
before they can take a second assessment or third
assessment. Students will need to bring a credit
card with them to pay the $25 fee for the test.
Intensive English as a Second
Language/TOEFL (Team 72)
Monday, August 24, 8:00 am–12:30 pm
Dow (8), Room 641
Students enrolled in English as a Second Language
(ESL) are required to take the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) before registering for
classes. Bring your M-number and a form of photo
ID with you to the test.
• TOEFL Individual Interviews (Team 72)
Monday, August 24
1:00–3:00 pm: Last names A–P
Tuesday, 9:30–10:30 am or
12:30–2:00 pm: Last names Q–Z
Walker (11), Room 300
• TOEFL Placement Test Results
Wednesday, August 26
8:00–8:20 am: Last names A–H
8:20–8:40 am: Last names I–O
8:40–9:00 am: Last names P–Z
Walker (11), Room 134
Pick up your TOEFL test results by last name.
Orientation Trips
Trips take place the weekend after Orientation, but
they fill up fast (some are already full, but you can
still get ideas for activities to do this year)! Look
through the options, check availability, and reserve
your ticket now at www.tickets.mtu.edu or at the
Michigan Tech Box Office located at the SDC (24).
Tickets are required to attend these trips whether
they’re free or have a fee. You must reserve your
tickets by Friday, August 28. Departure locations
for each trip are listed below.
Wednesday, August 26
Sturgeon River Sunset Paddle
7:00–10:00 pm
O’Connor House (51)
Cost: $10
Join the Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) as we
head out on the Sturgeon River in Chassell for a
relaxing evening paddle.
Saturday, August 29
Glass-Bottom Boat Tour
8:00 am–5:00 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Cost: $45
Have you ever wondered what lies in the depths of
Lake Superior? Take a trip to Munising, Michigan,
and explore the sunken ships that cover Lake
Superior’s bottom. Before the tour begins, you’ll
stop at Muldoon’s Pasties and grab lunch to take
on the boat. Then you’ll hop aboard a glass-bottom
boat and take a two-hour tour along the lakeshore,
exploring shipwrecks, wildlife, and more.
Tour of the Keweenaw
8:00 am–5:00 pm
O’Connor House (51)
Cost: $30
Join the Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) for
an adventurous day hike to various areas in the
Keweenaw. Possible locations may include Paavola
Wetlands, Eagle River Falls, Jacob’s Falls, Great
Sand Bay, Copper Harbor/Brockway Mountain,
Bare Bluff, and Bete Gris.
North Country National Scenic Trail
9:00 am–5:00 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Cost: $0
Do you love hiking and the outdoors? Join members
of the Peter Wolfe Chapter of the North Country
Trail Association for a day of trail maintenance
in or near the Ottawa National Forest. The North
Country National Scenic Trail extends 4,600 miles
from upstate New York to North Dakota, and the
local chapter maintains approximately 120 miles
in the western U.P. Activities for the day may
include trimming and sawing branches, removing
brush and blowdowns, and assessing the overall
condition of the trail. All necessary tools will be
provided. Please wear appropriate clothing and
sturdy footwear. Be prepared for varying weather
conditions by packing rain gear, hat, lightweight
sweatshirt or jacket, insect repellent, water and
snacks. Lunch will be provided.
Little Brothers Community Service Trip
9:30 am–2:00 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Cost: $0
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly is a local
nonprofit whose mission is to relieve isolation
and loneliness among the elderly of the Copper
Country. You’ll go to the Little Brothers office in
Hancock to pick up flowers and then deliver them
to a local elderly friend. Live the organization’s
motto of “flowers before bread”—food is crucial,
but to really flourish, people must have beauty and
love in their lives.
Porter’s Island Paddle
9:30 am–6:00 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Cost: $55
Enjoy a pasty lunch from the Tamarack Inn then
head to the Keweenaw Adventure Company. There
you will take a quick basic kayaking lesson on land,
after which you’ll test out your new paddling skills
on Lake Superior. Explore ancient rock shoreline,
an uninhabited island and learn about the history
of the largest, natural harbor on the Keweenaw
Peninsula.
*There is a minimum weight of 80 lbs and
a maximum of 280 lbs.
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Orientation Trips
Paavola Wetlands Preserve
Experience Tech Paintball
9:45 am–3:15 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Cost: $0
11:30 am–4:00 pm
Wadsworth Hall (37), Lobby
Cost: $30
The Keweenaw Land Trust owns and manages an
expansive wetland along US-41 between Hancock
and Calumet. The area has a number of walking
trails and a historic farmstead, as well as beaver
dams and a large pond that are home to abundant
wildlife. Volunteers will help reclaim a heritage
apple orchard that was once used by early settlers
but has now been swallowed by the encroaching
forest.
Meet the members of the Michigan Tech Paintball
Club and play a few exciting rounds with other
incoming students. Both speedball and woodsball
games will be played in a recreational format.
Guns and masks are provided, but bring your
own equipment if you have any. The fee covers
transportation, 500 rounds of paint, equipment
use, and a snack.
Hungarian Falls Nature Area
1:00–4:00 pm
O’Connor House (51)
Cost: $15
9:45 am–3:30 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Cost: $0
Help maintain and construct trails at this local natural icon. After a hugely successful public campaign
to protect the upper Hungarian Falls from private
development, the Keweenaw Land Trust is now
working to improve the site for visitors to enjoy. Volunteer work will likely include trail building, trash
pickup, and monitoring invasive species.
Copper Country Lighthouse Tour
10:00 am–5:00 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Cost: $30
Drive north to Copper Harbor and enjoy a tour of
one of the many lighthouses on Lake Superior. You
will arrive at Hayes Point just as the lightkeepers
did over 150 years before you on boats identical
to the early wooden boats of the United States
Lighthouse Service, which tended to the needs of
the lightkeepers of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Once
ashore, you will be orientated to the lighthouse
complex. Short walking paths wind along historic
signposts and shipwreck artifacts, you will then
tour the original 1848 lightkeeper’s dwelling. After
the tour enjoy a pasty lunch from the Tamarack Inn
and have fun either swimming in Lake Superior or
exploring Copper Harbor.
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Sturgeon River Canoe Trip
Join the Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) as we
head out on the Sturgeon River in Chassell for a
relaxing paddle.
Copper Country Humane Society
2:00–7:00 pm (five one-hour sessions; trips leave
each hour on the hour)
Wadsworth Hall (37), Lobby
Cost: free
Are you a pet lover? Come help out the Copper
Country Humane Society by walking dogs and
petting cats. Take an hour out of your busy
Orientation Week to relax and have some fun with
animals!
Sunday, August 30
Adventure Mine Exploration
8:00 am–6:00 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Cost: $25
Take a trip into the past by visiting the Adventure
Mine in Greenland, Michigan. After a tour of the
mine, stop by a local diner for pasties. After lunch,
the group will complete the 3-mile round-trip hike
to Silver Mountain and Sturgeon Falls. Depending
on weather, you may have the option to swim near
the falls.
Orientation Trips
Porcupine Mountains Day Hike
Quincy Mine Tour
8:00 am–5:00 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Cost: $30
11:00 am–2:30 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Cost: $20
Connect with other first-year students and enjoy a
day outside at this magnificent state park. Explore
one of the most scenic parts of the nearly 60,000
acres of the Porcupine Mountains (Lake of the
Clouds), located just outside of Ontonagon, Michigan.
Over one hundred miles of trails curve throughout
a vast area of undeveloped wilderness, revealing
breathtaking views, waterfalls, and wildlife.
Enjoy a tour of the Quincy Mine in Hancock. You
will get to visit their museum and the various
buildings on their campus. After that you will get
to ride their cog-rail tram car to the mine and then
a tractor-pulled wagon will take you into the mine.
Have fun learning about the history of mining in
Hancock and the Keweenaw!
Estivant Pines Guided Hike
11:30 am–4:00 pm
Wadsworth Hall (37), Lobby
Cost: $30
8:30 am–1:00 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Cost: $25
This 1.5 mile hike takes you through a one-of-akind old-growth forest—the oldest-living in the
Keweenaw. Walk through groves of 300–500-yearold eastern white pine (Michigan’s state tree). Learn
the rich history of fire, mining, and how logging
was stopped, resulting in 504 preserved acres. Your
guide was a leader in the twenty-year struggle to
save and establish this popular Michigan Nature
Association preserve. Wear hiking boots, long
sleeves, pants, and a hat. Bring insect repellent,
snacks, water, and a rain jacket in your pack.
Cameras are highly recommended and a small
notebook will help preserve the experience.
Experience Tech Paintball
Meet the members of the Michigan Tech Paintball
Club and play a few exciting rounds with other
incoming students. Both speedball and woodsball
games will be played in a recreational format.
Guns and masks are provided, but bring your
own equipment if you have any. The fee covers
transportation, 500 rounds of paint, equipment
use, and a snack.
Keweenaw Stonehenge Trolley Tour
9:00 am–4:30 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Cost: $65
“What the heck is that?” They could be ancient ruins, but are, in fact, the remains of industrial operations. Learn about the mining process and explore near-ghost towns. A pasty lunch is included.
This exploration requires some walking over uneven terrain. Use caution! Tour stops may include:
Quincy Smelter at Ripley, Company Housing and
Railroad Grades, Reclamation Plant and Dredge,
Stamp Mill at Tamarack, School Mills, and Stamp
Sands at Gay.
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Dining
Hall
Hours
Residential students: please eat in your residence hall’s dining hall. Commuter students and DHH
residents may eat in any dining hall.
Saturday, August 22
9:00–10:30 am
Continental Breakfast
Wadsworth Hall and McNair Hall
10:30 am–1:30 pm
Brunch
Wadsworth Hall and McNair Hall
4:00–6:00 pm
Dinner
Wadsworth Hall and McNair Hall
9:00–10:30 am
Breakfast
Wadsworth Hall and McNair Hall
10:30 am–1:30 pm
Lunch
Wadsworth Hall and McNair Hall
4:00–6:00 pm
Dinner
Wadsworth Hall and McNair Hall
Sunday, August 23
Monday, August 24–Friday, August 28
7:00–9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
McNair Hall and Douglass Houghton Hall
7:00–9:00 am
Full Breakfast
Wadsworth Hall
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Lunch
All dining halls
4:00–6:00 pm
Dinner
Wadsworth Hall and McNair Hall
Saturday, August 29–Sunday, August 30
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9:00–10:30 am
Continental Breakfast
Wadsworth Hall
10:30 am–1:30 pm
Brunch
Wadsworth Hall
4:00–7:00 pm
Dinner
Wadsworth Hall
Saturday, August 22
New-Student Check-in
9:00 am–6:00 pm
Rozsa Center (10), Lobby
Move-in
9:00 am–6:00 pm
Residence Halls
Go Shopping Around Town
11:00 am–2:00 pm
MUB (34)
Need to shop for essentials but don’t have a
car? You are not alone! University vans will take
students to area stores and back to campus. The
trip is free and open to all new students. Trips
leave every half hour.
Sponsored by International Programs and Services
Army ROTC Cadet and Parent Orientation:
In-Processing and Commander Welcome
Briefing
1:00–4:00 pm
ROTC (4), Room 101 (Blue Room)
This session is for students enrolled in Army
ROTC and their parents. You will meet the ROTC
Cadre, staff, and Cadets, receive an overview
of our program, and learn about enrollment
requirements.
Family Campus Tours
4:00–5:30 pm
Walker (11), Lawn
Orientation Team Leaders (OTLs) will take you on a
brief tour of Michigan Tech’s campus. Tours begin
at 4:00 pm, rain or shine.
Comedian Tracey Ashley
9:00–11:00 pm
Rozsa Center (10), Theater
You know what they say about a person with
two first names? Well . . . who knows? People say
a lot of stuff. When it comes to Tracey Ashley
people are saying the same thing “This woman
is funny!” Tracey was a semi-finalist on NBC’s
Last Comic Standing Season 5, has appeared as a
co-host on TVLANDS Prime Movies, and performs
in comedy clubs and on college campuses across
the country!
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Sunday, August 23
Family Campus Tours
8:00–9:00 am
Walker (11), Lawn
Orientation Team Leaders (OTLs) will take you on a
brief tour of Michigan Tech’s campus. Tours begin
at 8:00 am, rain or shine.
ExSEL Student and Parent Info Session
9:00–9:45 am
Dow (8), Room 641
An opportunity for new ExSEL participants and
parents to meet ExSEL staff, learn about the
program, and ask questions.
New-Student Check-in
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Rozsa Center (10), Lobby
Move-in
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Residence Halls
Student Services—Open Office Hours
10:00 am–1:00 pm
If you need any questions answered before business
hours on Monday, the following offices are open to
assist you and your family:
• Financial Aid and Student Billing
Student Financial Service Center
Admin (1), Room 103
• Counseling Services
Admin (1), Third floor
• Student Disability Services
Admin (1), Room 130
• Student Health Services
SDC (24), UP Health Systems University Center
• Registrar’s Office
Admin (1), Room 130
Family Campus Tours
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Walker (11), Lawn
Orientation Team Leaders (OTLs) will take you on a
brief tour of Michigan Tech’s campus. Tours begin
at 11 am, rain or shine.
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University Welcome and First-Year
Class Photo
1:00–2:30 pm
SDC (24), John MacInnes Student Ice Arena
Join the rest of your first-year class and their
families as you are welcomed to Michigan Tech, and
meet the people who will help you make the most
of your college experience. You will be welcomed
by University President Glenn Mroz and Vice
President for Student Affairs and Advancement
Les Cook. Afterward, make your way to Sherman
Field to take your place in the 2015 first-year
class photo!
Air Force ROTC Information Session
1:00–3:00 pm
ROTC (4), Room 100 (ROTC Gym)
This information session is for students interested
in Air Force ROTC. Meet Air Force ROTC staff
and learn about enrollment requirements and
opportunities available through the program.
First House Meeting and Hall Hospitality
8:00–10:00 pm
Residence Halls & Wadsworth Hall (37), Dining Hall
Grab a snack with everyone after your first
meeting.
Sunday Night
 ISO Password Sync
In your Michigan Tech Guide, you received a
username and password that will allow you to
log in to campus computers and access Michigan
Tech online resources such as MyMichiganTech,
your email, and Banweb. However, if you haven’t
already, you must first sync your password.
To sync your ISO password:
Strawberry Shortcake Social and
Family Farewell
2:30 am–4:00 pm
SDC (24), Hubbell Field (Please park in Lot 24)
After the University Welcome, head out to the
Soccer Fields to relax, enjoy local strawberry
shortcake, and talk to faculty and staff. In the
event of rain, the social will be held in the varsity
gymnasium, within the Student Development
Complex. Families, make sure to say your goodbyes
at this event, as the students will have Orientation
activities starting at 5:45 pm.
Meet your Team
5:45–7:00 pm
Walker (11), Lawn
OTLs will line up along the sidewalk of the Walker
lawn, holding their team numbers in numerical
order. Find your team number on the front of this
booklet, and meet your OTL and Orientation team.
Get to know the other students on your team and
learn about the week’s schedule with the help of
your OTL. Discuss the major events that you will
attend, and find out about the great opportunities
that Orientation offers.
In the event of rain, you will meet your Orientation
Team Leader in the lobby of the Rozsa Center. Be
sure to bring this booklet to your first team meeting.
• Go to www.login.mtu.edu
•On the menu on the left side of the page,
click Active Directory/ISO Password
Synchronization
•Type the username and password that you
received with your Michigan Tech Guide
• Enter your password in the required fields
and click Sync Password
You will use the same ISO password to access all
of Michigan Tech’s resources and services. This
will be very important when you register during
Orientation, so be sure to sync your password as
soon as possible, if you have not done so already.
If you have misplaced your Michigan Tech Guide,
you may obtain your ISO login information by
calling 888-688-1885, emailing mtu4u@mtu.edu,
or visiting the Admissions Office in the McAllister
Welcome Center at the Memorial Union Building
(34) during business hours.

Log into mymichigantech.mtu.edu

Find your Academic Advisor
• Click Current Students, then Academic
Programs and Advisors.

Print your Course Schedule
• Click Current Students, then My Courses.
You will need to have a copy of your course
schedule with you during Orientation Week.
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Monday, August 24
TOEFL (Team 72)
8:00 am–12:30 pm
Dow (8), Room 641
Academic Department Introductions
8:30–10:00 am (Mechanical Engineering)
9:00–10:00 am (All other majors)
See pages 28–29 for location
A welcome and introduction to your department
from faculty and staff.
Academic Advising Meetings
10:00 am–12:00 pm
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
See pages 28–29 for locations

My Academic Advising Meeting time and
location:_________________________________
Meet your academic advisor and learn about
courses required for your major. Get all of your
academic questions answered and make sure
you’re ready for registration on Wednesday.
Team Meeting 2 (Campus Resource Tour)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
1:00–3:00 pm

My Campus Resource Tour time and
location:_________________________________
Familiarize yourself with the Michigan Tech campus
and get an in-depth tour with stops that cater to
the needs of your major or department, including
research areas, labs, and your classrooms. Along
the way, learn about resources, and visit learning
centers, and your department office. Your OTL will
give you the inside scoop on the best places to
study and hang out between classes.
IESL Individual Interviews
(Teams 72)
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Walker (11), Room 300
Last names beginning with A–P
Modern Language Placement Tests—
French and German
2:30–4:00 pm
Walker (11), Room 120A, HDMZ
Spatial Visualization Test
3:00–4:00 pm
4:00–5:00 pm
Location assigned by team
Computer Science Skills Assessment
(Computer Science Majors)
3:00–5:00 pm
Rekhi (28), Room 215
School of Forest Resources & Environmental
Sciences Field Orientation and Social
3:00–5:00 pm
Meet in Forestry (18) Atrium
This is a field work orientation. Students should
bring their own hardhats. We will discuss expectations for field-based classes including behavior,
team work and safety.
Advising Open Hours
3:00–5:00 pm
Find your academic advisor’s office location on
MyMichiganTech (instructions on page 11). Take
advantage of these office hours to introduce
yourself to your advisor and ask any final questions.
Modern Language Placement Tests—
Spanish
4:00–5:30 pm
Walker (11), Room 120A, HDMZ
Volleyball Tournament Sign-up
5:00–6:00 pm
Wadsworth Hall (37) and McNair Hall (38), Lobbies
Sign up for the volleyball tournament scheduled
for Sunday.
Team Meeting 3
6:00–7:00 pm
Team Meeting Location
After a long day of events, it’s easy for details to
slip through the cracks. Meet up with your OTL to
review your first day of Orientation. Use this time
to ask questions and talk about upcoming events.
Community Responsibility
7:00–8:00 pm (Commuter students and residents of
DHH and McNair)
8:30–9:30 pm (Residents of Wadsworth and Hillside)
Rozsa Center (10), Theater
Learn how to help keep your new community safe
by focusing on personal responsibility, bystander
intervention, and campus resources. Afterwards,
you will go back to your residence hall to debrief
the presentation.
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Community Responsibility Debrief
Center for Diversity & Inclusion Open House
8:00–9:00 pm (Commuter students and residents of
DHH and McNair)
9:30–10:30 pm (Residents of Wadsworth and Hillside)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Hamar House (13)
Meet with your RA and other residents to discuss
community responsibility and safety in further
detail.
Ultimate Frisbee
10:30 pm–12:00 am
Sherman Field (25)
Play ultimate Frisbee and enjoy an evening on the
Michigan Tech Huskies football field with Discotech
and the Douglass Houghton Hall Council.
Tuesday, August 25
Academic Success
9:00–10:00 am
Dow (8), Room 641 (Teams 37–48)
Fisher (15), Room 135 (Teams 49–76)
1:00–3:00 pm
Dow (8), Room 641 (Teams 1–11)
Fisher (15), Room 135 (Teams 12–36)
Being a Michigan Tech student is a big responsibility.
Learn about expectations, the importance of
academics, our University Learning Goals, and
what it takes to be successful in the classroom.
Reading as Inquiry
Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea
9:00–11:00 am (Teams 39–76)
1:00–3:00 pm (Teams 1–38)
Rozsa Center (10), Theater
Author, Barbara Demick will discuss her sixyear experience reconstructing the lives of six
North Koreans through interviews with defectors,
smuggled photographs and videos. While many
books focus on the North Korean nuclear threat,
Nothing to Envy shares what everyday life is like for
ordinary citizens.
Stop by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion
(CDI) located in the Hamar House (#13) to meet
some great people, learn about what we do on
campus, and have some fun. Students from the
African Student Organization (ASO), American
Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES),
Keweenaw Pride (KP), National Society of Black
Engineers (NSBE), Society of African American
Men (SAAM), Society of Intellectual Sisters (SIS),
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE),
Women’s Leadership Council (WLC), and Women’s
Programming Committee (WPC) will be around
to talk to you about their organizations and all
the great programming and events they plan
throughout the year.
Advising Open Hours
10:30–12:30 pm
Find your academic advisor’s office location
on MyMichiganTech (instructions on page 11).
Take advantage of these office hours to introduce
yourself to your advisor and ask any final questions.
Team Meeting 4
3:00–4:00 pm
Team Meeting Location
Join a Michigan Tech faculty or staff member, an
RA, and your OTL to discuss this year’s Reading as
Inquiry book: Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North
Korea. Be prepared to actively participate—this
means being familiar with the book and asking
questions of your own. Respect other points of view
and be ready to share your thoughts and opinions.
Remember to bring your book to this meeting.
IESL Individual Interviews
(Team 72)
9:30–10:30 am
12:30–2:00 pm
Walker (11), Room 300
Last names beginning with Q–Z
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Outdoor Adventure and Wellness Programs
Open House and Grill Out
4:00–6:00 pm
O’Connor House (51)
Stop by the O’Connor House and see what we do
and how you can get involved. We will have the
grill going and the fire burning in the backyard for
s’mores.
Volleyball Tournament Sign-up
5:00–6:00 pm
Wadsworth Hall (37) and McNair Hall (38), Lobbies
Sign up for the volleyball tournament scheduled
for Sunday.
Vegas Night
10:00 pm–12:00 am
Wadsworth Hall (37), Dining Hall
Come close to the glamour and glitz of Las Vegas—
right in Houghton! Enjoy games, snacks, and root
beer floats.
Sponsored by Wadsworth Hall Student Association and
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Wednesday, August 26
Team Meeting 5 (Online Resources)
8:00 am–3:00 pm
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Library Expo
6:00–8:30 pm
Van Pelt and Opie Library (17)
Blizzard T. Husky built a fantastic rocket ship for
a research trip to Mars. On launch day, his old
nemesis, Wildcat Willy from NMU, stole nine key
pieces to sabotage the trip! Willy took the pieces
to the library to get help assembling them, but
realized that Blizzard was hot on his tail. Willy fled
back to NMU and left the pieces scattered through
the library. Help Blizzard by exploring the library
to find all of his missing parts. While you’re there,
be sure to visit booths hosted by the Pavlis Honors
College and a variety of campus departments
and Learning Centers for information that will be
helpful to your success at Tech. There will be food,
giveaways, and prizes—the grand prize for one
lucky student who finds all of Blizzard’s pieces will
be the “Lazyboy Lookout” seats at the October 24
hockey game against Northern!
Trivia Night
8:30–10:00 pm
Wadsworth Hall (37), Annex
Join the Quiz Bowl Club for an evening of pubstyle trivia! Bring some friends and show off
the smarts that brought you to Michigan Tech!
(4 players max. per team)
International Bible Study
8:30–10:00 pm
MUB (34), Commons
Join other international and domestic students to
study the Bible. Everyone is welcome!
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My team’s time and location:
_______________________________
Learn about online resources, finish registering
for your courses and confirm that your schedule
includes the classes you’ll need this semester.
When your schedule is complete, print it out and
plan your Day Zero courses. See page 20 for details.
#UIFresh Team Activity
8:00 am–3:00 pm
ROTC (4), Room 100 (ROTC Gym)

My team’s time:
_______________________________
Come chill out with #uifresh as we explore some
cool ideas that you will want to remember in
order to survive the frozen Houghton winters.
IESL Placement Test Results
8:00–9:00 am
Walker (11), Room 134
International Student Rights and
Responsibilities
Campus Computing:
From Free Speech to Facebook
8:00–9:00 am—International and exchange students
9:00–10:00 am—Team 72
EERC (7), Room 103
11:00 am–12:00 pm (Teams 1–36)
1:00–2:00 pm (Teams 37–76)
Rozsa Center (10), Theater
International and exchange students studying in
the US must follow certain rules and regulations
in order to legally stay in the country. This
session gives an overview of the legal rights and
responsibilities of students entering the US with
a Michigan Tech I-20 or DS2019 (including Canadian
students).
Learn everything you need to know about your life
online: what your rights are, how the laws work,
and what potential liabilities await you. You will
leave knowing how to protect yourself legally and
personally.
OAP Paddle Experience
8:00–9:30 am
Prince’s Point
The Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) will have
paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes at Prince’s Point
for you to try out.
Advising Open Hours
8:00–10:00 am
IESL Program Orientation Meeting
2:00–3:30 pm
Walker (11), Room 134
This general meeting of all students in the IESL
program will provide an orientation to the program,
tour of Walker, and a faculty and student social.
ALEKS Math Placement Test
3:00–5:00 pm
Rekhi (28), Room 215
Find your academic advisor’s office location
on MyMichiganTech (instructions on page 11).
Take advantage of these office hours to introduce
yourself to your advisor and ask any final questions.
The Great Civil and Environmental
Engineering Scavenger Hunt
IESL Registration (Team 72)
Take part in a scavenger hunt of the civil and
environmental
engineering
buildings
with
students from the American Society of Civil
Engineers, Concrete Canoe, Steel Bridge, and other
campus organizations. Familiarize yourself with
the unique accomplishments of our departments.
If the hunt is completed, you will receive a prize!
10:00–11:00 am: Last names A–H
11:00 am–12:00 pm: Last names I–O
1:00–2:00 pm: Last names P–Z
Walker (11), Room 134
The IESL program will provide registration help
according to the first letter of your last name.
3:00–5:00 pm
Dillman (14), Entrance
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Welcome Fest
Throwback Time Machine Video Dance Party
3:00–5:00 pm
Walker (11), Lawn
9:00 pm
Walker (11), Lawn
Come join in the fun; play games and enjoy carnival
food. Bring a friend and make some new ones! In
the event of rain, Welcome Fest will be held in the
Multipurpose Room of the SDC.
Sponsored by Greek Life
Join our DJ as they push ‘the big red button’ and
launch the Throwback Time Machine, the craziest
video dance party this side of the 21st Century.
You’ll be transported back in time by our resident
spinner as he drops the biggest tracks and the
most memorable pop videos from the past five
decades as the Throwback Time Machine delivers
a night like no other.
Volleyball Tournament Sign-up
4:00–6:00 pm
Wadsworth Hall (37) and McNair Hall (38), Lobbies
Sign up for the volleyball tournament scheduled
for Sunday.
Fall Sport and Fitness Festival
6:00–9:00 pm
SDC (24)
Whether you want to sample Intramural Leagues,
climb the rock wall, take part in fitness classes,
preview student recreation clubs, or meet Michigan
Tech athletes, the Fall Sport and Fitness Festival
at the SDC is the place to be! We’ll be kicking off
Husky Athletics and showing what the SDC has
to offer with your Experience Tech and Activities
fees. There will be free concessions, prizes for the
hall with the most students in attendance, and
giveaways throughout the complex.
Sturgeon River Sunset Paddle
7:00–10:00 pm
O’Connor House (51)
Note: This trip requires a pre-purchased ticket. See
page 5 for more information.
10:00 pm–12:00 am
Fisher (15), Room 135
Join WMTU and Film Board for a free showing of
the summer blockbuster Avengers: Age of Ultron.
There will be free pop and cheap concessions.
Thursday, August 27
Day Zero Classes
8:05 am–4:55 pm
You will learn more about Day Zero in Team
Meeting 5. See page 20 for more information.
Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Open House
10:00–11:00 am
Walker (11), McArdle Theater
Outdoor Worship Night
Did you know you can attend and perform in a
variety of musical, theatrical, and other performing
groups and ensembles without ever leaving
campus? Explore the opportunities that Michigan
Tech’s Rozsa Center and Department of Visual and
Performing Arts have to offer.
8:00–9:00 pm
Dow Courtyard
Army ROTC Barbecue
Join InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for a night
of worship outside—weather permitting—to just
praise God.
Cookout with Rugby
8:00–10:00 pm
Prince’s Point
Come enjoy hot dogs, brats and burgers with the
Michigan Tech Men’s and Women’s Rugby teams at
Prince’s Point.
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Free Movie—Avengers: Age of Ultron
11:00 am–3:00 pm
ROTC (4), Front Lawn
Stop by to enjoy a barbecue, music, and games
sponsored by the Michigan Tech Army ROTC
program. In case of rain, the event will move to the
ROTC Gym.
A Whole New World: Culture, Comfort, and
Communication in College
2:00–3:00 pm Rozsa Center (10), Theater
4:00–5:00 pm Rozsa Center (10), Theater
One of the wonderful things about college is
that it brings together people from varying backgrounds, allowing you to learn about others and
expand your interests while also finding common
ground with your fellow students. As exciting and
rewarding as it can be to develop new relationships, sometimes tension and misunderstandings
result from differences in backgrounds, expectations, and experiences. To help prepare you for the
college transition, the staff of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion and International Programs and
Services will introduce the concept of diversity in
a new way, helping you to think about diversity in
terms of both your own identity as well as the identity of others. This session is intended to make you
feel more comfortable engaging with others and
navigating moments of conflict that may occur
during the getting-to-know-you phase.
Exploring Science with Mind Trekkers
2:00–5:00 pm
Walker (11), Lawn
Can you walk on water? Make ice cream in 60
seconds? Pierce a balloon without popping it? Let
Mind Trekkers be your guide as you explore the
excitement of science, technology, engineering,
and math.
ALEKS Math Placement Test
3:00–5:00 pm
Rekhi (28), Room 215
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Tie-Dye
7:00–10:00 pm
Walker (11), Lawn
Enjoy a SWEet evening with members of the
Society of Women Engineers, and tie-dye a t-shirt.
Learn how to become involved with professional
development and outreach events. All supplies are
provided.
Cru Connect
8:00–9:00 pm
Wadsworth Hall (37), Annex
Come hang out with Cru, an inter-denominational
community of Christians (that’s fancy speak for
we accept everyone!). Meet current members of
Cru and other first-year students, worship God on
campus, hear life stories from older students, and
explore the beautiful Keweenaw. We can’t wait to
meet you!
Global Social
8:00–10:00 pm
MUB (34), Ballroom
Michigan Tech around the world? New international students and those interested in learning
a language or studying abroad are invited to join us
for an evening of music, fun, food, and friendship.
Sponsored by International Programs and Services
Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag
8:00–10:00 pm
Meet in front of Van Pelt & Opie Library (17)
Grab some friends and join in on an exciting game
of capture the flag with the Interfraternity Council,
now with a glow in the dark twist! Glowsticks will
be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Team Meeting 6
6:00–7:00 pm
Team Meeting Location
Meet up with your team to discuss how to live by
the Michigan Tech Values Statement. You will also
take time to set academic and personal goals for
your first semester.
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Campfire and S’mores
Musical Instrument and Locker Checkout
9:00–11:00 pm
Prince’s Point
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Rozsa Center (10), Room 208
Come and meet members of the HoughtonHancock Rotaract Club (an international service
and professional organization) and other fellow
students while you enjoy storytelling and delicious
s’mores over the campfire. Meet in front of the
Rozsa (10), and Rotaractors will show you the way
down to Prince’s Point.
If you are planning to perform with Michigan Tech’s
ensembles and need an instrument and/or locker,
come check one out for the year. Instruments are
free and there is a $25 fee for annual locker rental
(lock included).
MHA Dance
10:00 pm–12:00 am
McNair Hall (38), Courtyard
Join the McNair Hall Association for an informal
dance inside of the West McNair square.
Bring your new college friends and dance the night
away.
Friday, August 28
Paddle on the Portage
8:00–10:00 am
Prince’s Point
The OAP will have paddleboards, kayaks, and
canoes at Prince’s Point for you to try.
Day Zero Classes
8:05 am–3:25 pm
You will learn more about Day Zero in Team
Meeting 5. See page 20 for more information.
Computer Science Skills Assessment
(Electrical Engineering Majors and Transfers)
10:00–12:00 pm
Rekhi (28), Room 215
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A Game of SKATE
1:00–3:00 pm
Between EERC (7) and Chem Sci (19)
Do you Skateboard? Come join the Ski and
Snowboard Club of Michigan Tech for a session
of SKATE; tournament style. We will have swag
to throw out to the top riders. Even if you don’t
skateboard come hang out with us and join in the
stoke with some ice cream. Learn what we are all
about and talk WINTER with us!
Prince’s Point Paddle Demo
1:00–3:30 pm
Prince’s Point
The OAP will have paddleboards, kayaks, and
canoes at Prince’s Point for you to try.
Team Meeting 7
3:30–4:30 pm
Team Meeting Location
In the last official meeting with your team,
you’ll learn about different ways to get involved, experience Michigan Tech, and navigate
college life.
Huskies Pep Band Camp Part 1
Craig Karges
4:30–8:30 pm
Walker (11), McArdle Theatre
8:00–10:00 pm
Rozsa Center (10), Theater
Brush up your musical talents and join the Huskies
Pep Band for a pre-season camp. Dinner will be
provided by Mu Beta Psi, Michigan Tech’s music
service fraternity.
Volleyball Captain’s Meeting
Be amazed by Illusionist Craig Karges and the
audience participation he uses to create extraordinary phenomena! Karges has been featured
on numerous programs and channels, including
The Tonight Show, Larry King Live, and E! Entertainment Television.
5:00–6:00 pm
Fisher (15), Room 125
Movie on the Lawn—Wreck It Ralph
The volleyball tournament will be held on Sunday,
August 30, at the sand volleyball courts near the
softball fields. If you want to play, make sure to
send a team representative (your team will not be
allowed to participate if you do not have a team
captain) to this meeting. Sign-up will be held in
the dining halls during dinner, Monday through
Wednesday.
10:00 pm–12:00 am
Walker (11), Lawn
Join Film Board to watch Wreck It Ralph under
the stars.
Sponsored by the Men’s Volleyball Club
Banana Split
6:00–7:00 pm
DHH (31), Front Sidewalk
Join us for the longest banana split you’ve ever
seen! Imagine nearly 500 feet of ice cream,
bananas, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream, all
topped with cherries—you definitely don’t want to
miss this.
Rain date: Saturday, August 29 (same time and
location)
Horsin’ Around with Career Ambassadors
7:00–8:00 pm
Walker (11), Lawn
It’s not the Kentucky Derby but it will be your first
race of the year. Come have fun and race on our
track with bouncy ball horses. Make a team (4),
name your horse, and be a kid again.
Women of Tech Bonfire
7:00–9:00 pm
O’Connor House (51)
Come meet some of the women’s organizations on
campus and have a s’more around the campfire!
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Day Zero Information
Thursday, August 27 8:05 am–4:55 pm and Friday, August 28 8:05 am–3:25 pm
Wondering how university courses will compare to high school? Take advantage of Day Zero by
walking through highlights of your schedule. Meet your professors, get a sneak preview of the
material, and learn how your classes fit into the University Learning Goals.
During Team Meeting 5 you will receive the Day Zero schedule. Consult your course schedule for
your class and section names, and highlight each of your classes on the handout given to you
during Team Meeting 5 to find the time/location. When you have your classes highlighted, fill the
open hours in your schedule with some of the other informational sessions below.
Some Day Zero classes are held at different times and in different classrooms than during
the semester.
Thursday, August 27
I Wonder if I’ve Chosen the Major
that’s Best for Me?
11:05–11:55 am or 1:05–1:55 pm
Fisher (15), Room 138
What are you going to major in? There is a lot of
pressure to have an answer for teachers, school
counselors, family and friends. As you start at
Michigan Tech, it is a smart idea to question your
choice, explore your options, and keep an open
mind. This is a creative, positive space in which
you learn more about yourself and what’s available.
Learn about majors at Michigan Tech and how to
apply your interests, strengths, goals, and values
to find a major that’s right for you. Confirm that
your choice is a good fit and explore as you stay on
track for graduation.
Multiliteracies @ Day Zero
11:05–11:55 am or 1:05–1:55 pm
Dow (8), Room 641
Weekly appointments in the Multiliteracies Center
are extremely valuable to first-year students,
especially those taking UN 1015 Composition or
UN 1025 Global Issues. Meet undergraduate staff,
learn how appointments work, and reserve an
appointment for the fall semester. Appointments
are limited, so attending this session will allow
you to schedule yours before the rest of campus
returns.
Students who were notified by mail and email of
this session must attend this meeting to finalize
their appointment.
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Test Anxiety and Stress Management
11:05–11:55 am or 1:05 pm–1:55 pm
Fisher (15), Room 129
To do well at Michigan Tech, you need to learn how
to operate smoothly in a high-stress environment.
Attend this session to begin building the skills you
need to remain calm and focused while taking
important exams or giving class presentations.
15 Things to Do While Studying Abroad
12:05 pm–12:55 pm or 1:05 pm–1:55 pm
Fisher (15), Room 139
Students will hear directly from Michigan Tech
study abroad alumni and learn about the exciting
things to look forward to when they study abroad.
Students will also learn about the importance of
studying abroad and how it will benefit them in
their future careers.
Friday, August 28
Learning Centers
8:05–8:55 am or 9:05–9:55 am
Fisher (15), Room 131
Learn about Michigan Tech’s Learning Centers
from undergraduate coaches. These resources will
be crucial to your success in many courses, from
composition to chemistry to engineering.
Tech Talk—IT at Tech
11:05–11:55 am or 1:05–1:55 pm
Fisher (15), Room 139
Find out more about computing resources available
to students, including: computer labs, wireless,
printing, and software.
I Never Really Needed to Study Before: Now
What?
10:05–10:55 am or 11:05–11:55 am
Fisher (15), Room 132
Never needed to study before? Learn strategies to
start strong this semester with an understanding
of how to study to be successful at Michigan Tech.
Day Zero in Canvas
12:05–12:55 pm or 1:05–1:55 pm
Library (17), Room 242
Get an introduction and guided tour of Michigan Tech’s Canvas Learning Management System.
Start configuring your personal Canvas settings,
take a hands-on tour of your User Dashboard,
learn how to customize your course list and
to-do list, and walk through some typical
course functions.
Dallas
Linville
Orientation Programming Coordinator
I’ve had such a great time planning a variety
of trips and events for you to experience
during Orientation Week. The Michigan Tech
community, and the larger Keweenaw area,
offer so many amazing things for you to
try. Make sure you take advantage of all the
activities available to you during Orientation,
Welcome Week, and the rest of your time
at Tech.
Earn as You Learn—
Career Services Can Help
12:05–12:55 pm or 1:05–1:55 pm
Dow (8), Room 641
Learn about the services and programs Career
Services offers. Learn how to find a part-time job
on campus or in the local community, or a valuable
internship in your field of study. Get help with
your resume, interview skills, job search skills, and
career fair prep. It’s never too early to start, and
you’re not alone—we’re on your team.
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Welcome Week
You’ve registered for classes and met lots of new people—now what? It’s time for Welcome Week
2015! Every year, new and returning students are welcomed back to campus with this annual
tradition that gets everyone in the Husky spirit.
Welcome Week is an on-campus experience designed to complement Orientation, providing
opportunities for you to enhance your academic and personal success at Tech. In between
classes and doing homework, the week is jam-packed with social activities, food, entertainment,
and more.
Welcome Week is funded through your Student Activity Fee and the generous support of sponsors.
Saturday, August 29
*Tickets are required to attend these events.
See page 5 for more information.
Glass-Bottom Boat Tour*
8:00 am–5:00 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Tour of the Keweenaw*
8:00 am–5:00 pm
O’Connor House (51)
North Country National Scenic Trail*
9:00 am–5:00 pm
MUB (34), Circle
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Little Brothers Community Service Trip*
9:30 am–2:00 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Porter’s Island Paddle*
9:30 am–6:00 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Hungarian Falls Nature Area*
9:45 am–3:30 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Paavola Wetlands Preserve*
9:45 am–3:15 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Comedian Eric Schwartz
Craft Day
10:00–12:00 am
Rozsa Center (10), Theater
4:00–8:00 pm
Fisher (15), Room 138
An unassuming nerd unleashes a mind-blowing
show filled with musical comedy, physical antics,
multicultural satire and social commentary. Eric
Schwartz is one of the most creative and original
comedians working today, earning the description,
“everything there is to love about entertainment.”
With appearances on The Tonight Show, Showtime,
Comics Unleashed, BET and more, this comedian’s
stand up, songs and characters are spreading
worldwide! (Show contains college humor.)
Come join Circle K International to make crafts,
eat snacks, and find new friends. This event is free
and open to everyone. Drop by anytime to make art
projects to keep and/or make cards for residents
of the local retirement home or members of the
military. No artistic skills required. Just come for
the fun!
Copper Country Lighthouse Tour*
10:00 am–5:00 pm
MUB (34), Circle
An Afternoon on the Town
Pep Band Camp Part 2
4:30–6:30 pm
SDC (24), Sherman Field
Brush up your musical talents and join the
infamous Huskies Pep Band for a pre-season
camp. Dinner will be provided by Mu Beta Psi,
Michigan Tech’s Music Service Fraternity.
11:00 am–3:00 pm
Downtown Houghton
Open Hitting
Join resident assistants, commuter assistants,
OTLs, and other students on a fun-filled day of
discovering the city of Houghton! Meet your RA or
commuter assistant at a predetermined location to
walk downtown along College Avenue. Businesses will offer specials for Michigan Tech students.
Visit participating businesses to be entered in a
prize drawing.
Come join members of the Michigan Tech Tennis
Club for an open hitting session at Gates Tennis
Center. All ability levels are welcome. Come find
some new hitting partners or try tennis for the
first time.
Hosted by Student Activities
Experience Tech Paintball*
11:30 am–4:00 pm
Wadsworth Hall (37), Lobby
Sturgeon River Canoe Trip*
1:00–4:00 pm
O’Connor House (51)
5:00–8:00 pm
Gates Tennis Center (50)
Game Night
7:00–10:00 pm
DHH (31), Ballroom
Come join the International Club (I-Club) for a
fun game night. There will be board games, card
games, food, and drinks. This will be a great way
to meet new people, have fun, and get to know the
members of I-Club.
Copper Country Humane Society*
2:00–7:00 pm (five one-hour sessions; trips leave
each hour on the hour)
Wadsworth Hall (37), Lobby
Slip-N-Slide Broomball
4:00–7:00 pm
Walker (11), Lawn
Come out and have fun playing Broomball with
noodles and beach balls on a soap-covered tarp.
Helmets and all other equipment will be provided
by IRHC Broomball. All participants must sign a
waiver to participate.
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Sunday, August 30
*Tickets are required to attend these events.
See page 5 for more information.
Porcupine Mountains Day Hike*
8:00 am–5:00 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Sand Volleyball Tournament
8:00 am–5:00 pm
Sand Volleyball Courts
Bump, set, spike! Get ready to dive into this intense
volleyball tournament. If you are pre-registered,
get ready to serve. Sign up to play Monday through
Wednesday during dinner in the dining halls.
Remember, you must have had a team captain
present at the captain’s meeting on Friday to be able
to play. The top two teams will receive prizes. In the
event of rain, the tournament will be held in the SDC
Multipurpose Room.
Sponsored by the Men’s Volleyball Club
Adventure Mine Exploration*
8:00 am–6:00 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Estivant Pines Guided Hike*
1:00–2:00 pm
SDC (24), Dance Studio
Learn simple, effective self-defense techniques
with the Husky Tae Kwon Do Club. You will be
taught individual basic self-defense for use in realworld situations (e.g. escaping chokes, arm grasps,
and being grabbed by clothing).
Frisbockey
2:00–4:00 pm
Soccer Field (upper)
Join the Frisbockey Club and play a game of their
fun combination of Ultimate Frisbee and hockey.
Ultimate Frisbee with Disco Tech
2:00–4:00 pm
Soccer Field (lower)
Stop by to play a game of Ultimate Frisbee with
Disco Tech.
Broomball
4:00–6:00 pm
SDC (24)
Check out the MacInnes Student Ice Arena and
play some drop-in broomball games.
8:30 am–1:00 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Note: Waivers must be signed and helmets worn when
playing hockey or broomball!
Keweenaw Stonehenge Trolley Tour*
Impact
9:00 am–4:30 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Quincy Mine Tour*
11:00 am–2:30 pm
MUB (34), Circle
Experience Tech Paintball*
11:30 am–4:00 pm
Wadsworth Hall (37), Lobby
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Self-Defense Seminar
6:00–7:00 pm
M&M (12), U115
Join InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for a night
of worship, an encouraging speaker, and hanging
out with new and returning students. Enjoy a time
to grow in community with each other and with
Jesus Christ.
Monday, August 31
Wednesday, September 2
Classes Start
American Red Cross Blood Drive
8:00 am
Get ready to head out to your first day of classes!
Establish good habits early by using a time
management system, keeping up with your course
work, and attending every class. Keep the resources
you learned during Orientation in mind. Should
you have any concerns or need assistance, contact
the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success
(906-487-3558 or success@mtu.edu) located in
Admin 130.
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Van Pelt and Opie Library (17), Reading Room
The American Red Cross will be collecting blood
on a walk-in basis or by appointment. Those
eligible to donate must be in good health, at least
17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and have
not donated in the last 56 days.
Back to School Binders
7:00 pm
Prince’s Point
Cost: $15
11:00 am, while supplies last
MUB (34), Circle
Receive
a
complimentary
binder
with
information about Welcome Week events,
discounts from the Campus Bookstore, and
academic information from the Wahtera
Center as you begin your first day of the 2015
Fall Semester!
Tuesday, September 1
Hosted by Greek Life
Paddleboard Yoga
Join us for your chance to do Yoga on the Portage!
Enjoy the peace and beauty on the water along
with the serenity of Yoga on your Stand Up
Paddleboard. Only 10 spots are available; please
contact wmborosk@mtu.edu to reserve your spot!
The cost is only $15 per person if you do not have
your own board.
Hosted by Outdoor Adventure and Wellness Programs
Snack Break
2:00 pm, while supplies last
MUB (34), Circle
Grab a complimentary snack to help you get
through the second day of classes!
Euchre Tournament
7:00 pm
MUB (34) Ballroom
Stop by the Memorial Union Building to play some
euchre with MUB Board, meet some new people,
and maybe even win a fun prize! The tournament is
open to single players and partners (single players
will be matched up at the start of the tournament).
Hosted by MUB Board
It’s All Greek to Me . . . A Sorority Info
Session with Cupcakes!
7:00 pm
MUB (34) Alumni Lounge
Dan
Come join the Panhellenic Council at Michigan
Tech to hear about how being a part of a sorority
can enhance your academic experience, develop
leadership skills, and provide lifelong friendships.
Whether you’re interested in joining a sorority,
or you just want to learn a little more about the
process, stop by and decorate a cupcake. Bring
a friend!
Orientation Team Leaders are such an integral
part of Orientation. It’s been amazing to see
them step up and prepare to share their
experiences with you. Consider applying to
be an OTL next year so that you can change
lives and make a difference in the transition
of Michigan Tech’s newest students.
Nellis
Orientation Training and Staff Coordinator
Hosted by Panhellenic Council
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Thursday, September 3 Sylvania Wilderness Overnight
American Red Cross Blood Drive
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Van Pelt and Opie Library (17), Reading Room
The American Red Cross will be collecting blood
on a walk-in basis or by appointment. Those
eligible to donate must be in good health, at least
17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and have
not donated in the last 56 days.
Fraternity Expo
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Campus Mall
Interested in joining a fraternity? Want to know
what fraternity life is like at Tech? Stop by to learn
more, meet some new people, and have all of your
questions answered.
Hosted by Interfraternity Council
Football: Tech vs. Wayne State
6:00 pm
Sherman Field (25)
Friday, September 4
The Outdoor Adventure and Wellness
Programs Welcome Back Cookout
1:00–3:00 pm
O’Connor House (51) Backyard
Stop by for the chance to grab some picnic food
(while supplies last), play some games and see all
that we have to offer.
Saturday, September 5
Pictured Rocks Overnight
Through Monday, September 7
(Labor Day, no classes)
Cost: $175
Join the OAP on a backpacking adventure around
the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore! Gain
experience in hiking, camping, backcountry
cooking, and general outdoor relaxation. Basic
instruction provided on water filtration, camp
stove use, and other necessary skills to ensure a
great experience!
Sign up on EventBrite: http://goo.gl/3U3jQW.
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Through Monday, September 7
Cost: $125
Join the OAP on a backcountry paddling adventure
in the Sylvania Wilderness! Gain experience and
skills in canoeing, camping, backcountry cooking,
and general outdoor relaxation. Basic instruction
provided on canoeing techniques, water filtration,
camp stove use, and other necessary skills to
ensure a great experience!
Sign up on EventBrite: http://goo.gl/CGPW1E.
Post
Welcome Week
Activities
Monday, September 7
Schoolyard Olympics
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10:00 am–12:00 pm
12:00–5:00 pm
DHH (31), Lawn DHH (31), Lawn
Do you think your house is the best in all of the
residence halls? Play against sixty+ other houses
in the annual Schoolyard Olympics! Challenges
will include an obstacle course, water-balloon toss,
steal the bacon, and other playground classics.
Sign up with your RA to compete for trophies and
the title of “Champion of the Residence Halls!”
Friday, September 11
K-Day
12:00–4:00 pm
McLain State Park
K-Day, short for Keweenaw Day, is a longstanding
tradition at Michigan Tech. Learn how to become
involved in a student organization that matches
your interests by exploring booths, playing games,
and enjoying lunch!
Sydney Chaney
Hosted by Greek Life and Student Activities
Orientation Logistics Coordinator
September 13 and 15
Orientation Pulse Meeting
(Plus eight more things you need to
know about college)
6:00 pm
Rozsa Center (10), Theater
There are so many majors in the incoming
class at Michigan Tech—planning the Orientation Teams was an intricate but great experience. Get to know your team members, but
don’t forget to meet others in different majors as well. You never know when you can
utilize their unique knowledge to enrich and
complement your education.
The session will cover topics including academic
standards and satisfactory academic progress. You
will receive an email with more information as the
date nears. You must attend one of these sessions;
to make alternative arrangements if you are
not able to be present, please contact the Waino
Wahtera Center for Student Success by emailing
success@mtu.edu or calling 906-487-3558.
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Academic Department Introductions
Advising Meeting Locations
Major
Academic Department
Introductions
Monday, August 24
9–10 am
Accounting
Anthropology
Applied Ecology and Environmental
Sciences
Applied Geophysics
Applied Physics
Academic Advising
Meetings
10 am–12 pm
1–3 pm
EERC (7), Room 100
Fisher (15), Room 127
Fisher (15), Room 127
Forestry (18), Room G002
Forestry (18), Room G002
Fisher (15), Room 130
Dow (8), Room 642
Fisher (15), Room 231
Fisher (15), Room 326
Walker (11), McArdle Theatre
Walker (11), McArdle Theatre
Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology—Biology
MEEM (20), Room 111
Dow (8), Room 642
Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology—Chemistry
Chem Sci (19), Room 211
Chem Sci (19), Room 211
MEEM (20), Room 111
Dow (8), Room 642
Audio Production and Technology
Bioinformatics
Biological Sciences
MEEM (20), Room 111
Dow (8), Room 642
Biomedical Engineering
Fisher (15), Room 139
MEEM (20), Room 112
Chemical Engineering
EERC (7), Room 103
Dow (8), Room 641
Chem Sci (19), Room 211
Chem Sci (19), Room 211
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
M&M (12), Room U115
Fisher (15), Room 139
Communication, Culture, and Media
Walker (11), Room 144
Walker (11), Room 144
Computer Engineering
MUB (34), Ballroom A
MUB (34), Ballroom A
EERC (7), Room 100
EERC (7), Room 330
Computer Network and System
Administration
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Dow (8), Room 642
and
Major
Monday, August 24
Academic Department
Introductions
8:30–10 am
9–10 am
Academic Advising
Meetings
10 am–12 pm
1–3 pm
Computer Science
Dow (8), Room 641
EERC (7), Room 103
Construction Management
EERC (7), Room 100
EERC (7), Room 314
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Technology
Engineering
Engineering Management
Dow (8), Room 642
EERC (7), Room 100
MUB (34), Ballroom A
MUB (34), Ballroom A
EERC (7), Room 100
EERC (7), Room 316
Fisher (15), Room 135
M&M (12), Room U115
Dow (8), Room 642
EERC (7), Room 100
English
Walker (11), Room 143
Walker (11), Room 143
Environmental Engineering
M&M (12), Room U115
Fisher (15), Room 139
Exercise Science
Fisher (15), Room 326
Fisher (15), Room 101
Finance
Dow (8), Room 642
EERC (7) , Room 100
Forestry
Forestry (18), Room G002
Forestry (18), Room G002
General Engineering
Fisher (15), Room 135
M&M (12), Room U115
General Sciences and Arts
Walker (11), Room 134
Rekhi (28), Room 214
Geological Engineering
Fisher (15), Room 130
Dow (8), Room 642
Geology
Fisher (15), Room 130
Dow (8), Room 642
Humanities
Walker (11), Room 144
Walker (11), Room 144
Liberal Arts
Walker (11), Room 144
Walker (11), Room 144
Management
Dow (8), Room 642
EERC (7), Room 100
Management Information Systems
Dow (8), Room 642
EERC (7), Room 100
Marketing
Dow (8), Room 642
EERC (7), Room 100
Materials Science and Engineering
Fisher (15), Room 131
Fisher (15), Room 131
Mathematics
Fisher (15), Room 125
Fisher (15), Room 328
Mechanical Engineering
Rozsa (10), Theatre
Fisher (15), Room 135
Mechanical Engineering Technology
EERC (7), Room 100
EERC (7), Room 313
Medical Lab Sciences
Fisher (15), Room 126
Fisher (15), Room 126
Chem Sci (19), Room 211
Chem Sci (19), Room 211
Physics
Fisher (15), Room 231
Fisher (15), Room 326
Psychology
Fisher (15), Room 127
Fisher (15), Room 127
Scientific and Technical Communication
Walker (11), Room 144
Walker (11), Room 144
Social Sciences
Fisher (15), Room 127
Fisher (15), Room 127
Dow (8), Room 641
EERC (7), Room 103
Walker (11), McArdle Theatre
Walker (11), McArdle Theatre
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Software Engineering
Sound Design
Sports and Fitness Management
Statistics
Fisher (15), Room 326
Fisher (15), Room 101
Fisher (15), Room 125
Fisher (15), Room 328
EERC (7), Room 100
EERC (7), Room 315
Theatre and Electronic Media Performance
Walker (11), McArdle Theatre
Walker (11), McArdle Theatre
Theatre and Entertainment Technology
Walker (11), McArdle Theatre
Walker (11), McArdle Theatre
Forestry (18), Room G002
Forestry (18), Room G002
Surveying Engineering
Wildlife Ecology and Management
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Notes
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What’s Your Dream Job?
Find it here!
Come and join us this Fall for Industry Days! These fun,
interactive events sponsored by Career Services and your
academic departments, bring companies to campus in an
EXPLORE
dream job and what it’s like to work in their industry.
No resumes needed! This is an opportunity to grab
some food, stop by between classes, and meet company
representatives who are interested in you – our Michigan Tech
students!
September
2 - Aerospace Day
3 - Foundry Day
10 - Automotive Day
16 - Petroleum Day
17/18 - Career Success Days
CREATE
Powered by Presidential Council of Alumnae
23 - Steel Day
26 - Football Tailgate Party
26 - Information Technology Day
28 - Career Fair Cookout & Info Session
28 - Going Global Information Seminar
October
INTERACT
7 - Mining Day
8 - Careers in Business and Economics Day
20- Leaders in Communication Day
To learn more about these events:
www.mtu.edu/career
(906) 487-2313
220 Administration Building
DISCOVER
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an
2015
Afternoon
on the Town
Join us on
Saturday,
August 29, 2015
11:00AM-3:00PM
Michigan Tech, along with local businesses and organizations,
welcomes you to Houghton
with an event that is both fun and informative.
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Take a walk with your fellow students from campus, down
College Avenue, and through downtown Houghton.
Discover restaurants, shops, public services, and churches.
The participating businesses and organizations will be
handing out food, giveaways, special offers, and more!
THE
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DA T E
For more information:
Student Activities
activities@mtu.edu
906-487-1963
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which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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