While Michigan Tech receives applications from many fine international students, only a few are accepted, and even fewer receive financial assistance in their first year of study. There are limited opportunities for on-campus employment. Because Michigan Tech is on a quarter system, there are four term breaks as well as the Christmas break when classes are not in session. Graduate students usually keep on working, but for those students living in the residence halls there are times when the residence halls are closed. For these reasons modest vacation expenses should be anticipated.
Housing is available on campus in residence halls and in married student apartments.
Applications must be submitted early-information will be sent with your acceptance letter. There are also many privately owned student rentals such as rooms or apartments close to campus. For more information, write directly to the University Housing Office. Climate Houghton, latitude 47 degrees North and longitude 80 degrees West, has a very changeable climate. The spring, summer and fall months are very pleasant, yet cool, with temperatures ranging from 0 degrees to 25 degrees Centigrade.