Safety Comes First At Michigan Tech

If you’re still researching for a school that has excellent safety we’ve done some of the work for you. Michigan Technological University has been recognized by several publications as one of the safest colleges in the US! Below are just some of their recognition:

• Voted 16th as the Safest College Town in America by The SafeWise Report August 2017
• Voted 9th Safest College Campus in Michigan by Niche.com 2018 Safest College Campus Ranking
• Awarded 43rd Best Small Town College by BestColleges.com 2016

What Does Safety Mean At Michigan Tech?

Campus safety at Michigan Tech means a lot more than making sure you feel safe at night. To them campus safety means that every individual on campus feels safe no matter their culture, gender or sexual orientation. The teachers, resident hall leaders and campus police at Michigan Tech go through training to make sure that they are educated to intervene when discrimination occurs on campus.

Small Town Feels

Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, Michigan and is the center of this small town. Most everything in Houghton is within walking distance, which is perfect if you’re concerned with transportation. If you’re someone who loves the outdoors then Michigan Tech has everything you need. The campus has trails everywhere that allow you to bike, hike and during the winter cross country ski!

Campus Police

The campus police at Michigan Tech are here to protect and serve while offering round the clock protection. In the case you’re walking campus alone at night you can contact the campus police and they will come pick you up and take you home! They will also help you if you’re locked out of your car or dorm, no matter the hour.

“Houghton is a place that you can walk on the street at midnight enjoy the stars and moonlight without any fear” – Lifan

The campus police are really friendly and want to know you as well as making sure you know how to protect yourself. National Night Out is sponsored by local law enforcement and gives you the opportunity to meet your your police officers at a fun event! Students get a close-up look at police cars, fire truck and ambulances. Police officers also hand out free items such as bike lights.

Michigan Tech’s police provide a self defense training for anyone who is interested. The Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Program is a course that teaches them self-defense tactics and techniques.

A Safe Place

The Center of Diversity and Inclusion is a safe space on campus and is designed to help students meet and learn new friends from different social and cultural backgrounds. If there is ever a time that students need to relax, going to the Center of Diversity and Inclusion is a good retreat.

The Canterbury House International Tutoring Center is a free English language tutoring center that’s also a favorite hangout spot among international students. When students are not learning English they’re enjoying yoga, salsa dancing, meditation and dinners! The Canterbury House is a safe place for international students to relax among friends.

More and more international students are choosing schools in smaller and safer communities to study in. At Michigan Tech, both you and your family will be happy you choose a school that cares about your safety. Your safety is a priority there and should be your number one priority when choosing a school. For more information about Michigan Tech please visit their profile here.

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