How to take Michigan Tech Online Learning classes

The following step-by-step guide describes how to take academic credit courses through Michigan Tech Online Learning.

1. Contact us!

Please contact us if you have any questions. We can help you find the right advisor and give you the latest information on courses and degrees.

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• E-mail us at techonline@mtu.edu

2. Apply for admission

If you are not seeking your degree, simply apply for non-degree seeking status before you register.

If you are a non-degree seeking student interested in graduate courses please go here.

If you are a degree-seeking student, you will need to be formally admitted to the university. Please go to Apply to learn more about applying to Michigan Tech Online Learning.

Some courses are only offered to nondegree / dual enrolled high school students only. These students should contact the Admissions Office directly.

3. Discuss your course choices with your advisor

Links to the currently available and upcoming online courses can be found on the Online Learning homepage. If you need help choosing courses that will fit into your degree please contact your advisor. Your advisor will make sure that you are staying on track for graduation.

4. Register for courses

Registration for Michigan Tech Online Learning courses is available online. If you are a currently enrolled student, you can register directly in the Student Information System (BanWeb). When searching for courses, select "online" under the Campus field as shown below.

5. Get online

When you are admitted to Michigan Tech, you'll be sent a letter which will issue you a user name, your Michigan Tech student M number, your web ISO (Initial Sign On) password, and your email address. These passwords and your email address will be active, and you will need to use them for a variety of purposes prior to your the start of your class.

Click here for more about getting online.

6. Obtain your course materials

Your course syllabus, which can be found online each term, should list all materials you will need to complete your course. Be sure to get all materials, such as textbooks and videos, before the term starts.

You are responsible for obtaining course materials. There is no requirement where materials must be purchased. The Michigan Tech bookstore is located at www.bookstore.mtu.edu

7. Select a proctor

Your instructor may require you to select a proctor to administer, supervise, and authenticate that exams were taken by you according to the guidelines established by Michigan Tech. All proctors must be approved by Michigan Tech Online Learning. If you do not have an approved proctor you will not receive exams.

To download a pdf of the proctor form, click here

8. Contact your instructor

During the first few days of your course you should make contact with your instructor through the class website located on Blackboard Learning Management Sysytem (formerly WebCT) www.courses.mtu.edu

9. Start your course

It's time to hit the books! Remember that help is just an email away, so send a message to techonline@mtu.edu if you have questions or need assistance. Be sure to take advantage of the student services available to you online. Most courses operate through the Blackboard Learning system. You will need to use your ISO account to login.

10. Give us your feedback

Once you have completed your course, please complete and return the evaluation sent to you at the end of the term. You can e-mail additional comments to us at techonline@mtu.edu. We're eager to know about your online learning experience so we can be responsive to your needs!