Congratulations on being accepted to Michigan Tech!
Over the next
several months, there will be a lot of information—important information—heading your way
from all of the schools you’ve been accepted to. To help you out, here’s a month-by-month
checklist to make your transition to Tech a little easier.
Shortly after your acceptance:
- Review your Action Packet...
- Logon to the Husky Hub and check your Michigan Tech email, start making friends on Rendezvous, and get familiar with your enrollment checklist.
- Send in your residence hall application and contract – the sooner the better (if you want the best chance at living in the residence hall of your choice)…this isn’t a commitment to attend Tech, but is a great step to get out of the way. If you’re interested in living in a learning community, don’t forget to make the request on your residence hall application.
- Search for a roommate using our online Roommate Matching Program, but you’ll need to submit your residence hall application and contract first.
- Submit your $100 enrollment deposit – it’s due May 1
- Request Guest Access - this allows you to authorize up to four people who can access and see your student information such as your bill, transcript, and class schedule.
- Attend Open House on September 26, 2009…it’s a great time to visit campus, tour campus, and get familiar with Tech. If you can’t make it to Open House, plan a traditional campus visit—tours are offered every weekday.
- Research local and community scholarships you qualify for. Many applications are due by the end of December.
January
- Begin filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)—you can start after January 1. Be sure to list Michigan Tech as a recipient of your information—our federal school code is 002292.
- Merit-based scholarships are awarded in mid- to late-January. If you receive a scholarship, you’ll get a letter in the mail.
- Complete your FAFSA – it’s due March 1.
- Take the online Math Diagnostic Test if you’d like to challenge your math placement.
- Review information in The Tech Guide – you’ll get a copy if you’ve paid your enrollment deposit.
- Attend Preview Day on March 28, 2009—it’s a day just for accepted students and their families.
- Financial Aid awards are announced to students who completed the FAFSA by March 1—check your Husky Hub for details.
- Continue to check your HuskyMail email for updates from campus.
April
- Submit your residence hall application and contract if you haven’t already.
- Register for classes online—non-engineering majors only. If you’re majoring in engineering, your schedule will be prepared for you and emailed to you in July.
- Keep an eye on the Husky Hub for any updates to your financial aid award, new email, or changes to your online checklist.
- Register for the online modern language placement test—it’s not required, but is a great way to earn language credits which you can apply to a minor. Details are in The Tech Guide.
May
- May 1 is the last day to pay your enrollment deposit.
- May 1 is the last day to request a roommate through roommate matching if you're living in a learning community.
- Take AP test(s) and have your score(s) sent to Michigan Tech—our code is 1464.
- Request your roommate through the online Roommate Matching Program.
June
- June 1 is the last day to request a roommate through roommate matching.
- Apply for alternative loans if necessary—get in touch with the Financial Aid office at 888-688-1885 or email finaid@mtu.edu if you have questions.
- Register your vehicle online so you’ll have your parking sticker in your orientation check-in packet.
- Register for the online modern language placement test—it’s not required, but is a great way to earn language credits which you can apply to a minor. Details are in The Tech Guide.
July
- Review Orientation information—don’t forget to share this with your family.
- Purchase and read the summer “Reading as Inquiry” book—the title will be in your Orientation information.
- Complete the credit card authorization form for the Campus Bookstore if you'll be using a credit card not issued in your name.
- Prepare for orientation
- Make hotel reservations for your family—rooms will fill quickly, plan ahead.
- Order family picnic tickets—details are in your Orientation information.
- Make reservations for an Orientation trip—totally optional, but a great time!
- Check your Husky Hub and HuskyMail for details about your fall billing statement—the payment is due by August 29, 2008.
August
- Check your Husky Hub and home mail for details about your residence hall assignment and roommate contact information.
- Contact your roommate(s), get to know each other, and talk about what each person is bringing for your room.
- Check on cell phone service—Alltel and Cellular One are local providers, but many national plans work great in the area.
- Research local banks and open accounts if necessary—a good place to start is your Orientation information booklet.
- Check on student health insurance—Tech offers plans if you’re not covered by your family plan.
- Pay your fall bill—remember, it’s due August 29.
- Pack your stuff—see the online list for guidelines.
- Attend Orientation week—August 26-31, 2008.
- Get your books—order online or shop in person at the Campus Store.
- Apply for an on-campus job if necessary—watch for postings when you get to campus.
