COMPASS provides Academic Support by coordinating academic advisor support and providing academic and personal guidance. COMPASS also coordinates academic probation intervention and academic recognition. Learn more about having a succesful college experience through the courses, Creating Your Success (UN1010) and Frameworks for Success (UN1000).
Welcome to COMPASS!
The Center for Orientation, Mentoring, Parents, and Academic Student Success (COMPASS) is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of Michigan Tech’s students by helping them develop attitudes, values, and skills which enhance their academic and personal success. A committed staff offers students and their families programs, services, and opportunities that challenge and support their transition to University life.
We are located on the ground floor of Wadsworth Hall, room G28W. You may reach us by phone at 906-487-3558, or at compass@mtu.edu.
Introduction to AlcoholEdu
AlcoholEdu is one component of a high risk drinking prevention initiative at Michigan Tech. Click here for more information about AlcoholEdu.
Check out the first ever First-Year Class Photo taken at Michigan Tech Sherman Field on Sunday August 23, 2009 by visiting http://juskuz.smugmug.com/Michigan-Tech
If you'd like, you can purchase the picture in sizes 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10 when you visit the site. Just follow the smugmug instructions. Please note that if you want to crop the photo, choosing the NONE option will allow you to change the original crop to insure that the entire photo gets printed. Also if you right click on the photo, you can download a low resolution digital version for sharing online.
Feel free to pass this information along to your parents/guardians and friends who may be interested in seeing the photo and ordering one too.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact studentlife@mtu.edu.
Click here to view the 2009-2010 Tech Guide.
If you are a new student beginning your career at Michigan Tech during the 2009 spring semster you can learn more by clicking here.
COMPASS coordinates first year student orientation, transfer student orientation, student athlete orientation and organizes Reading as Inquiry: Summer Reading. Learn more at our orientation webpage.
COMPASS organizes Parent Orientation, student/parent fund request information, academic progress letter, and release of academic performance information. Learn more about parent and family support here.
Family weekend 2009, October 2-4 - Click Here for more info!
