Transfer Student Orientation
Welcome to Cornell Engineering Orientation! The Fall 2024 transfer 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, the Office of Inclusive Excellence, 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, the Office of Inclusive Excellence, 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.
Drop-in Hours are short, one-on-one conversations with an advisor and are intended for students with quick questions. Drop-In Hours are first-come, first-served, and you are not required to attend. Not every student will feel the need to attend.
We will have two Zoom rooms (with waiting rooms enabled) staffed by Professional Academic Advisors from Engineering Advising. You are welcome to join either room, and you will stay in the waiting room until it is your turn to meet with an advisor.
Sunday, August 25, 2024
New Student Convocation - Welcome Class of 2028!
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Schoelkopf Field
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.