orientation at Montana Tech
corn hole game at orientation

New Student Orientation

Welcome new Orediggers. Congratulations on your admission to Montana Technological University. We are excited to welcome you to our family. If you have questions contact Nancye Rahn at NRahn@mtech.edu or 406-496-4458.

scavenger hunt orientation

lawn games at orientation

Orientation Schedule

Orientation is scheduled for August 17-21, 2022. 

Wednesday, August 17th: In the Beginning

9:00am

Residence Halls open for New Students

 
11:00am

Lunch - SUB Courtyard/Dining Hall

 
1:00pm

Orientation Information and Welcome Table
Get our full Orientation Schedule, ask questions

Student Union Building (SUB)
2:00-3:30pm

Parent Q&A - Copper Lounge

Student Union Building (SUB)
2:00pm

Building Digger Nation! With David Coleman
Get to know your new classmates in a fun and engaging way.

SUB Courtyard
3:30pm

Convocation check-in

SUB Courtyard
4:00pm

Convocation
Group Photo (following convocation)

SUB Courtyard
5:00pm

Family Dinner

Dining Hall
6:00pm

Residence Hall Meetings

Residence Halls
6:00pm

Parent Reception with Chancellor Cook

 Mill Building
8:00pm

A Candid Conversation with the Dating Doctor - David Coleman

Library Auditorium

Thursday, August 18th: A step in the Right Direction

9:00am 

Welcome from Dr. Craig Elliott, Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students

Library Auditorium
9:30am

Smooth Sailing into the School Year - Academic Integrity

Library Auditorium
9:45am

Break

 
10:00am

Risky Business

Library Auditorium
Noon

Lunch

SUB Dining Hall
1:00pm

Frontstander Training

Library Auditorium
2:30pm

To the M (and beyond!)

Butte by Campus
5:00pm

Dinner/Never Grow Up! - Lawn Games, Music & More
Relax with fellow classmates while playing games & enjoying dinner outside

SUB Courtyard
8:00pm Movie Night Library Auditorium

Friday, August 19th: Oh, the Places You Will Go

9:00am

Highlands College Orientation - Highlands College
Learn about support services & meet with department faculty

Highlands College
9:00am

Veteran Orientation

 Mill; In Veteran's Lounge
10:30-10:55am

Montana Tech 101 - SUB, Mill, Engineering Hall, Courtyard

Session 1 (Pick One)
Building Blocks of Success - Advising & Tutoring - Digger Den; Mill
Let’s be a Winning Team - Library Services - Chancellor’s Lounge; Mill
Call of the Wild - Great outdoors - Alumni Lounge; Mill
Involve Yourself - ASMT/Intramurals/Campus Life - ASMT Office; Mill
On Your Own, But Not Alone - Wellness - Wellness Lounge; Engineering Hall
Climb the Ladder of Success - Career Services - Copper; SUB
Life Savers - Dining & Nutrition - Pintler; SUB
Make It Happen - Research Opportunities - Kelly Steward; SUB
Wild, Wild West - IT & New App – Mt. Con; SUB
Catch the Spirit - Athletics - Courtyard

SUB, Mill, Courtyard, Engineering Hall
10:55-11:15am

Montana Tech 101 Break-out Session 2 (Pick one from above)

 
11:20-11:40am

Montana Tech 101 Break-out Session 3 (Pick one from above)

 
11:45am-12:05pm

Montana Tech 101 Break-out Session 4 (Pick one from above)

 
12:10-12:30pm

Montana Tech 101 Break-out Session 5 (Pick one from above)

 
12:30pm

Lunch

Dining Hall
1:00pm

Graduate School Orientation - Big Butte

SUB
2:00pm

I'm in College, Now What?
Q&A with Orientation Leaders & RAs

SUB Courtyard
2:30pm

Amazing Race - Oredigger Edition

SUB Courtyard
5:00pm

Dinner

SUB Dining Hall
7:00pm

MTech Volleyball v Bushnell

HPER
9:00pm

Oredigger Hunt
An Orientation tradition. Win $100 gift card to the Campus store, plus LOTS of other prizes.

SUB Courtyard

Saturday, August 20th: Adventure of a Lifetime

Butte Elevated: Up, down and all around -
Whether it’s on top of a mountain or underground, explore some of the heights and depths of Butte and the surrounding area. Sign-up for one of our mini day trips during orientation at the SUB desk.

Tubing the Madison

10:00am; 13 people

SUB Lobby @9:15am

World Mining Museum

11:00am; 10 people

front of SSC @10:30am

 

12:30pm; 10 people

front of SSC @noon

1:00pm; 10 people

front of SSC @12:30pm
Ringing Rocks

1:30pm; 20 people

SUB Lobby @1:00pm

Sapphire Gravel and Games

1:00-3:00pm

SUB Courtyard

Lady of the Rockies

1:00pm; 36 people

Copper Lounge (SUB)

Trolley Tour

5:15pm; 26 people

SUB Lobby @4:50pm

MTech Volleyball v Vanguard

5:00pm

HPER

Sunday, August 21st: Exploring the World Around Us

Exploring Southwest Montana
Zip Line & Echo Lake		 9:45am; 26 people SUB Lobby @9:00am
new student orientation games and ice breakers

Information for Students Living in the Residence Halls

For information about on campus housing, please contact the residence life office at housing@mtech.edu or call 406-496-4425.

 

 

 

 

If you are a new incoming student and haven’t yet registered for Fall 2022 classes, please contact the Admissions Office and they will confirm your file is complete and connect you with your academic advisor. 

Admissions Office: call 406-496-4791 or email admissions@mtech.edu

 
  • Academic Calendar
    • Please refer to the academic calendar to find important dates regarding registration, holidays (no classes), add/drop days, etc.
  • Academic Center for Excellence (A.C.E.)
    • The goal of the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) at Montana Tech is to assist and empower students to succeed and excel academically, persist through graduation, prepare for graduate and professional endeavors, and develop an appreciation for lifelong learning.          
  • Admissions
    • Typically the first contact you have when applying to become an Oredigger at Montana Tech. They can help you plan a campus visit, help you choose a major, walk you through the application process, and will make sure you don't miss important deadlines along the way!
    • Whether you are an Undergraduate, Highlands, Transfer, Graduate, or International Student Admissions will help you complete all steps needed to begin your journey at Montana Tech.
  • Advising                      
    • Advisors are here to help you determine if you are in the right major, explain career opportunities that may align with your skills and interests, and help you explore how your decisions may impact your future, while keeping you on a path to graduation.
  • Campus Life / Student Activities                      
    • We offer many activities across the campus community. Enjoy a movie, laugh out loud with live comedians, try out your green thumb with succulent planting, or take advantage of bowling – all on us!  We want our students to balance the rigor of college studies with taking the time to interact with your classmates and have some fun.
  • Campus Store              
    • One stop shopping for all your Montana Tech gear, gifts, ordering class books and more.
  • Career Services            
    • Our mission is simple: to help students and alumni be prepared to achieve their career goals and help them find quality jobs and internships.
  • Dining Services            
    • Our main dining facility is the Marcus Daly Dining Hall.  Serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner nearly every day. There is also the Mill, and Serrano when you are wanting a coffee or a quick meal.
  • Disability Services        
    • The Disability Services Coordinators are here to help current and prospective students self-advocate for their requested accommodations in accordance with Montana Tech’s Disability Services for Students Policy.
  • Digger Card Center      
    • Your Digger Card is used to access the Library, HPER, Learning Center, and computer labs after hours.  You can also use it to attend athletic events, deposit/spend Digger Dollars, use meal plans and take advantage of Digger Discounts.
  • Enrollment Services
    • They can help you with many areas while you are here at Montana Tech from changing your Major/Advisor, finding which of your former college credits will transfer or even declaring a minor. Check them out to learn about all they offer.
  • Financial Aid                
    • Funding your Montana Tech education is a major financial commitment for you and perhaps for your family as well. They will work with you to help make your path to a successful future affordable.  Approximately 90 percent of our first-time students receive some form of financial aid.
  • Health Center              
    • Montana Technological University’s Student Health Center provides several services to keep our students healthy.  Our health care providers can diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions.
  • Institute for Educational Opportunities – TRIO 
    • The Institute for Educational Opportunities at Montana Technological University is a consortium of programs developed to provide K-12 and college students with the tools and support they need to achieve success in higher education.
  • International Program 
    • The office of International Services supports international students, employees, and scholars as they strive to achieve their educational, professional, and personal objectives.
  • Mail and Copy Center  
    • One stop for inter-campus mail delivery/collections, processing incoming/outgoing USPS, UPS & FedEx shipments, postal/shipping services, including stamps.  Also offers a variety of supplies for printing, binding, packing and shipping.
  • Residence Life             
    • Residence hall life offers you opportunities to make the most of your college experience. Our residence life staff plan activities to get you acquainted with other students soon after you arrive, and activities continue all year long.
  • Veteran Services   
    • The staff, administration and faculty of Montana Tech are here to assist you in your transition to civilian and campus life as you pursue your degree. 
 
Welcome to Montana Technological University! Originally chartered in 1893 as the Montana State School of Mines, Montana Tech continues to advance its reputation as one of the finest Science, Technology, Engineering and Math focused universities in the country. With the highest return on investment rating of any Montana college and a strong overall job placement rate, Montana Tech's degrees are associated with value and growing career opportunities while our graduates are known for being job-ready on day one. Check out and learn more about our campus from the comfort of your home. To begin the tour start here: Campus Virtual Tour
 

Butte, Montana is located in an outdoor recreationist’s paradise. With Interstates 90 and 15 intersecting in Butte, world-class recreation is at your fingertips in every direction. We have great mountain biking, fishing, skiing, and rock climbing just to name a few. Montana Tech also offers reasonably priced outdoor rental gear to be able to try many of these outdoor activities.

Learn more about the Outdoor Life around Montana Tech here.

 

Check out what is occurring on campus on the Calendar of Events page.

Athletic games, campus events, guest speakers, and more, we are sure you will find something to peak your interest. Make sure to check in regularly because events are added and updated often.