Welcome, Orediggers!
PARK & GRANITE STREETS CLOSED - See the detour route
Here at Montana Tech, we know students are at the heart of what we do. That's why we work to ensure students have equal access to our exceptional campus, activities, and programs, as is their civil right guaranteed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act.
Equal access is defined by the Office of Civil Rights as when "a person with a disability is afforded the opportunity to acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions, and enjoy the same services as a person without a disability in an equally effective and equally integrated manner, with substantially equivalent ease of use. The person with a disability must be able to obtain the information as fully, equally and independently as a person without a disability."
To do this, we collaborate with campus and community partners to provide reasonable accommodations. Such accommodations "level the playing field" for students with disabilities, and are determined on a case-by-case basis by student's documentation and personal history, then tailored to each individual situation.
Getting your accommodations is just 3 easy steps away!
- Book an Appointment to discuss your access needs.
- Fill out the New Student Application.
- Submit documentation that follows our guidelines.
Students
- Coming soon!
Faculty & Staff
- Coming soon!
Parents & Guardians
- Coming soon!
COMING SOON!
We provide designated ADA seating and additional handicapped parking spaces near the HPER for visitors with disabilities attending graduation. Stay updated on the commencement schedule and plan accordingly!
Parking is enforced Monday - Friday from 7am to 5pm during the Spring and Fall semesters. All students, staff, faculty, and visitors to campus must have a valid parking pass during those times.
Parking is not enforced during Summer and Winter breaks. Students, staff, facvulty, and visitors can park anywhere that isn't a timed visitor spot or in a loading zone with or without a pass.
Contact our Business Office for questions or concerns on:
- Purchasing parking passes
- Acquiring a temporary handicapped or visitor pass
- Paying or disputing parking tickets
- Viewing the city bus route
- Motorcycle parking spots
And see our Campus Map (coming soon!) for parking locatons and accessible entrances.
Physical Access
Anyone coming to campus should know that Butte sits at a very high altitude. There is a risk of altitude sickness or shortness of breath until you have acclimated to the climate. Our campus is situated on several hills, so those with mobility issues should take necessary precautions.
Our campus is unique and historic. As Montana Tech first opened its doors in 1900, there are buildings on campus that are over 100 years old. Back then, buildings were not created with accessibility in mind. Knowing this, we do our best to accommodate students while preserving historic integrity. Three of our buildings (Main Hall, Engineering Hall, & Prospector Hall) are set to undergo much needed renovations within the next few years, but until then, there are no working elevators in those buildings.
Local Weather
Spring & fall weather can be unpredictable and temperatures may drop or rise anywhere from 10 - 30 degrees depending on the day.
Summers are very pleasant and don't usually exceed 89° Farenheit (31° Celsius), but there are many cloudless days where the sun may beat down on you, so remember to wear sunscreen, drink water, and find shade. Summer is also wildfire season, and the smoke can make breathing difficult, clog noses, and/or irritate eyes. Please visit the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to learn more about preparing for wildfires.
Winters are long, dry, and cold, with temperatures sometimes in the negatives. Neither campus nor Butte typically shut down for winter weather.
Debuting Fall 2024, faculty who are sick, out of town, or otherwise unable to teach for a day can choose from a variety of staff-curated workshops for students instead of cancelling class.
Ever heard of Prader-Willi syndrome? Come discover the ups and downs of this rare genetic disorder on May 23 at 5:30pm in the Auditorium. Free admission.
Shauna Goodell
Disability Services & Accessibility Coordinator
1440 W. Park St.
Butte, MT 59701
406-496-4428