Transfer Student Orientation

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

No Engineering programming

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

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.

Transfer Student Welcome and Lunch

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Location: 116 Upson Hall (Upson Lounge)

Hear from Engineering Advising regarding getting started at Cornell.  There will be a panel of student services representatives and current Engineering transfer students to answer your questions! Enjoy lunch and meet and mingle with other incoming transfer students as well as department representatives and faculty.

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.