The College of Engineering supports the transition process for new students through educational programs and social events. First year and transfer students have an opportunity to be on campus the week before classes begin, and will participate in a variety of activities.

Each freshman is assigned to a 2-hour informational session on Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 21-22), where essential information for all engineering students will be discussed, including technology orientation, introduction to campus resources, and meetings with peer advisors, faculty, and administrators, and COE Dean, Ron Adams.

All day Friday (Sept. 23) COE peer advisors will be available for individual assistance, campus tours, and technology help.

Social Events!

Wednesday (Sept. 21) 3:30-4:30pm: Construct a Sundae! Engineer New Friendships!

Location: Kelley Engineering Center Atrium

Meet engineering students and faculty over ice-cream! Tour the new Kelley Engineering Center!

Friday (Sept 23) 5:00-7:00pm: COE BBQ

Location: Wilson/Callahan Field, by McNary Residence Hall

Enjoy eating outside with the Engineering Band! Meet members of engineering clubs, and societies. Win prizes!

In addition, there are many events open to all OSU students. For more information, see: http://oregonstate.edu/soar/connect/

2 all-female orientation classes are offered! Female freshman students may enroll in either ALS 111 (section 18) or ALS 112 (section 4). These classes will enable you to become familiar with college resources, and will give you a chance to meet female faculty (including our 2 female department chairs!) and upper division mentors.

Both classes will meet on Wednesdays, 4:00-5:20pm.

ALS 112, section 4, includes an outdoor adventure during CONNECT week! (Sunday, Sept. 18-Monday, Sept 19). We will hike, camp, and raft the white water rapids! Sign up today! http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/CourseDetail.aspx?subjectcode=ALS&coursenumber=112

For more information, contact ellen.momsen@oregonstate.edu

This program is funded through a generous grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation