Michigan Technological University

Michigan Technological University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Michigan Technological University has the Mitch's Misfits (Hockey fan club). In fact, more students participate in the Mitch's Misfits (Hockey fan club) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Michigan Technological University include Huskies Pep Band, Catholic Campus Ministries at St. Albert the Great University Parish, Ridge Roamers (rock climbing club) and Iranian Communty.

Michigan Technological University students' favorite campus events are K-Day: Fall Invovlement Fair, Winter Carnival and Homecoming.

Does Michigan Technological University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Michigan Technological University.

Michigan Technological University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Michigan Technological University students live off campus. In 2023, 48% of undergrads at Michigan Technological University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 52% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Michigan Technological University. There are 2,284 spots available in on-campus housing for all 5,882 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,368 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 90% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Michigan Technological University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Michigan Technological University Athletics

At Michigan Technological University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Michigan Technological University:

Is Michigan Technological University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Michigan Technological University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Michigan Tech campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Michigan Tech offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Michigan Tech has Tech Emergency Medical Services(EMS).

Plan a Visit to Michigan Technological University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Michigan Technological University, take U.S. Highway 41 to Houghton, MI. If you need to fly, book your flight to Houghton County Memorial airport.

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