Michigan Technological UniversityMove-In Guide
Houghton, Michigan
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1885🔗 www.mtu.edu
Michigan Technological University is a public research university in Houghton, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, known for engineering and technology programs. It was founded in 1885 as the Michigan Mining School, and its 925-acre campus overlooks Portage Lake. All first-year students are required to live on campus, and first-years must choose either the Premium Gold Unlimited or the 19-meal dining plan. Move-in for new students is Aug. 24-25, followed by a required Fall Orientation Week.
Enrollment
7,429
Total Students
Freshman Class
—
Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 24-25, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
—
Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
New-student move-in is Monday, Aug. 24 and Tuesday, Aug. 25. Each student gets an assigned time, shown with the room assignment in the HuskyHouse portal beginning in July. Meal plans are active on both days.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Check in at the Van Pelt and Opie Library at your assigned time to get your room key, a move-in map, a temporary parking permit and a welcome packet. Families with more than one vehicle check all of them in at the library first.
- Parking
- Follow the route on your map, since traffic patterns differ from usual, and put the temporary unloading permit on your dashboard with your name, phone number, room number and arrival time. You may be sent to a temporary overflow lot first. After unloading, move your vehicle to Lot 22, 23 or 24. Free university shuttles run every 15 minutes between the Student Development Complex and the residence halls.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (4)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Douglass Houghton Hall
East Hall
Suite-style · Coed
McNair Hall
Wadsworth Hall
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Hillside Place Apartments
Suite-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Fall Orientation Week
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 24 - August 29, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$14,074
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked October 2026.