Rit mechanical Engineering Freshman Orientation Mechanical Engineering …

RIT Mechanical Engineering Freshman Orientation

• Mechanical Engineering …

• We Design The Future

Academic Advisors

Academic Advisors

First Year Student Helpers

ME Department Administration

Your Academic Advisor

• … will be your academic advisor during your time here at RIT, for the next 5 years. Take time to get to know them now.

• … can assist you with course selection, career advise, and getting connected with assistance resources available in the department, college, and institute

• … should remain informed of your progress – they can’t help if they don’t know what issues you are facing

Fast Facts about the RIT ME Department

Degrees and Options Offered

• Bachelor of Science (BS)

• Aerospace Engineering Option

• Automotive Engineering Option

• Bioengineering Option (Coming Soon)

• Energy and the Environment Option (Coming Soon)

• Advanced (Graduate) Certificate in Vibrations Engineering

• Master of Science (MS)

• Master of Engineering (MEng)

Educational Objectives

• The objectives of the Bachelor of Science degree program in Mechanical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology are to prepare all of our graduates to:

• Apply fundamental knowledge, skills, and tools of mechanical engineering.

• Practice mechanical engineering in support of the design of engineered systems.

• Accept the professional and ethical responsibilities to function as an engineer.

• Contribute and communicate effectively within and across teams.

• Continue their development as lifelong learners.

• Possess a broad education and knowledge of contemporary issues.

• And, to prepare some of our graduates to

• Work as engineers in aerospace and automotive industries.

• Enter graduate programs and succeed in obtaining graduate degrees at the Master’s and/or Ph. D. level.

First Year Schedule Please verify that you have the courses listed below for Fall

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Student Handbook Review

• ME Department Undergraduate Handbook is your guide

• Please read this handbook carefully
• Use this handbook when you meet with your advisor to plan your academic program
• Use the course checklist, and update it each quarter
• Keep copies of AP/Transfer Credit/CO-op Evaluations in this folder
• Read and understand the academic conduct policy, and the computer use policy – we take these very seriously!
• Refer to the course withdrawal procedure in the appendix

• AP Credit sheets will be in your mail folder, please save your copies in the pocket of your handbook

Liberal Arts Worksheet

Course Withdraw Procedures

• Discuss your situation with the Course Instructor. If they agree, ask them to fill a W form.

• Discuss your situation with your Academic Advisor. If they agree, ask them to fill a W form.

• Schedule a 15 minute appointment with Mrs. Hortop or Dr. Nye, to explain your reasoning, and your plan for catching up on your course work.

• If all advisors agree, then Diane will withdraw you from the class.

• DO NOT USE “W” AS A CRUTCH. USE THIS TOOL SPARINGLY DURING YOUR CAREER!

• “W” will appear on your permanent transcript.

• DEADLINE IS October 15, 2004!

• MUST BE DONE BY THE END OF WEEK SIX!!!

Extracurricular Activities

• SAE Formula Racing Club

• SAE Aero Club

• Human Powered Vehicle Competition Team

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers

• Society of Automotive Engineers

• Society of Women Engineers

• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

• National Society of Black Engineers

• Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineering Honorary

• Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honorary

Course Equivalencies

• Advanced Placement Credit

• Transfer Credit

• Project Lead The Way Credit

Academic Assistance Resources

Communications is CRITICAL!

• Your Advisor!

• Departmental Mail Folders by M.E. Office – Please check them regularly

• RIT email is [e-mail]

• If you use another email account, make sure you forward your RIT email address! WE DO NOT RECOMMEND ACCOUNT FORWARDING!

• PLEASE CHECK AND USE YOUR RIT EMAIL REGULARLY -- THIS IS USED FOR MANY PURPOSES THROUGHOUT YOUR ACADEMIC CAREER.

• We cannot help you if we don’t know what issues you are facing

Summary

• Academic Schedules should be all set for Fall Quarter, pick up most current version in the breakout sessions, coming next…

• We’re pleased to have you here at RIT with us.

• Please meet in individual sessions with your advisors… rooms are on the next slide

• Exchange information with your advisors, and resolve outstanding scheduling issues.

• We will visit your freshman seminar classes in week 5, to prepare your winter quarter schedules

Freshman Seminar Group 1 – ME LC1 Room 09-2030 Scarbrough, Blaha

Freshman Seminar Group 2 – ME LC 2 Room 09-1129 Boedo, Nye

Freshman Seminar Group 3 Room 09-1139 Agbezuge, Selleck

Freshman Seminar Group 4 Room 09-1149 Robinson, Haines

Freshman Seminar Group 5 Room 09-1159 Kandlikar, Hensel, Hortop