First-Year Orientation
Welcome to Cornell Engineering Orientation! The Fall 2024 first-year student orientation schedule is below.
Monday, August 19, 2024
Family Briefing (for parents and families - we kindly ask that students attend the Student Welcome Activities and Resource Fair during this time)
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - each session is the same. Families only need to attend one.
Location: 101 Phillips Hall
Join the Dean of Engineering, the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, the Associate Dean of Student Services, and College of Engineering panelists to learn about the college's undergraduate programs and student support resources.
Student Welcome Activities and Resource Fair (for students, parents, and families)
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Duffield Atrium
Incoming Engineering students are invited to visit resource tables from various Engineering Student Services and Undergraduate Program offices, such as Advising, Career Center, Learning Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Leadership, and Project Teams. Meet faculty, staff, and fellow students from the College and engage in fun community building activities with other incoming engineers. Families welcome after the the Family Briefing.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Family Briefing (for parents and families - we kindly ask that students attend the Student Welcome Activities and Resource Fair during this time)
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - each session is the same. Families only need to attend one.
Location: 101 Phillips Hall
Join the Dean of Engineering, the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, the Associate Dean of Student Services, and College of Engineering panelists to learn about the college's undergraduate programs and student support resources.
Student Welcome Activities and Resource Fair (for students, parents, and families)
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Duffield Atrium
Incoming Engineering students are invited to visit resource tables from various Engineering Student Services and Undergraduate Program offices, such as Advising, Career Center, Learning Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Leadership, and Project Teams. Meet faculty, staff, and fellow students from the College and engage in fun community building activities with other incoming engineers. Families welcome after the the Family Briefing.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
First-Year Student Advising Briefings
Hear from Engineering Advising regarding the academic advising services in the College of Engineering (faculty advisors, professional staff academic advisors, and student peer advisors), the first-year student Engineering Seminar (ENGRG 1050), academic support resources, and academic policies.
Times and Locations: Students must attend this event at their assigned time and location as per the first letter of their last name.
Advising Cohort | Meeting Time | Building Location |
Last Names A-G | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | 155 Olin Hall |
Last Names H-L | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | B14 Hollister Hall |
Last Names M-R | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | 101 Phillips Hall |
Last Names S-Z | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | 255 Olin Hall |
It is critical that students attend this event as this is also when they will learn of their faculty advisor and where to meet their faculty advisor for their first meeting during the first week of classes.
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Engineering MATH CASE
MATH 1910 – Calculus for Engineers and/or MATH 1920 – Multivariable Calculus for Engineers
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: 155 Olin Hall
This is an optional advanced standing exam for Engineering students who are seeking to earn credit for MATH 1910: Calculus for Engineers and/or MATH 1920: Multivariable Calculus for Engineers. No calculators allowed. Highly encouraged for students with a score of “4” on the AP Calculus BC exam.
Students should register for one or both exams by Wednesday, August 21st at 12:00 p.m.
In-person Drop-In Hours with Engineering Advising
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: 180 Rhodes Hall
Optional - drop-in for quick, 5-10 minute questions regarding your fall class schedule.
Friday, August 23, 2024
First-Year Faculty Advisor Office Hours
Various times and locations between 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Students will be notified of their faculty advisor office hours for Friday when they attend the First-Year Student Advising Briefing on Wednesday.
In-person Drop-In Hours with Engineering Advising
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: 180 Rhodes Hall
Optional - drop-in for quick, 5-10 minute questions regarding your fall class schedule.
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Virtual Drop-In Hours with Engineering Advising
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom. A Zoom link will be posted soon!
Optional - for quick, 5-10 minute questions regarding your fall class schedule.
Sunday, August 25, 2024
New Student Convocation
Time: TBD
Location: Schoelkopf Field
Welcome Class of 2028! More information to come!
Monday, August 26, 2024
First day of classes!
In-person Drop-In Hours with Engineering Advising
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: 180 Rhodes Hall
Optional - for quick, 5-10 minute questions regarding your fall class schedule.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
In-person Drop-In Hours with Engineering Advising
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: 180 Rhodes Hall
Optional - for quick, 5-10 minute questions regarding your fall class schedule.