Undergraduate Study
Applying to the Humanities Majors
Enrolling in one of the three Humanities undergraduate majors at Michigan Tech is simple, whether you're enrolling in the university for the first time, transferring from another school, or transferring from another major. First, ensure you satisfy the core requirements below. Second, make sure to contact the advisor for your particular major for assistance with navigating any additional requirements in the application process:
| Dr. Patty Sotirin | Communication & Culture Studies Communication in Contemporary Culture (B.A.) Communication in Human International Global Contexts (B.A.) Communication Media (B.A.) |
| Dr. Ann Brady | Scientific & Technical Communication Scientific & Technical Communication (B.S.) Scientific & Technical Arts (B.A.) |
| Dr. Chuck Nelson | Liberal Arts English (B.A.) English Education (B.A.) Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts (B.A.) |
Newly Enrolling Students
If you're entering Michigan Tech for the first time (from high school or as a returning or non-traditional student, for example), you can register in Humanities while applying to Michigan Tech through one of the following methods:
- Filling out and submitting an online application
- Printing and mailing your own paper copy of the application
- Requesting a mailed application
Although applying online is free, all paper applications require a processing fee (see application). When applying, make sure to specify your choice of major. All paper applications and other materials should be sent to:
Michigan Tech Admissions Office
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1295
For questions about financial aid, students should contact the Financial Aid Office directly, at (906) 487-2622.
Transferring From Another University
If you're transferring to Michigan Tech from another school, you'll need to fill out an application using one of the three methods listed just above under "Newly Enrolling Students" (above). Transfer students must also submit the following to the Michigan Tech Admissions office:
- Official transcripts for all other colleges attended
- Official high school transcripts or GED test results—not required of students who have earned at least an Associates' Degree (A.A.) or higher
Transferring From Another Major
Student transferring to a Humanities major from another major at Michigan Tech should first contact the advisor for their intended major to ensure they satisfy any additional admissions requirements. Additional requirements for admission to each of the majors can be found on their individual pages.