RIT Mechanical Engineering Freshman Orientation

1. RITMechanical EngineeringFreshman Orientation Dr. Ed Hensel, Dept. Head Dr. Charlie Haines, Assoc. Dept. Head Welcome to RIT

2. Topics to Be Covered • Welcome and Who’s who • Student Handbook • First Year Classes and Choices • Freshman Advisors • Special Programs • Communications, email, correspondance • Getting Academic Assistance • Policies and Procedures • Math Placement Results • Evaluation of Orientation • Course schedule changes….

3. History of RIT ME Department • First Accredited by ABET in 1968 • Kate Gleason College of Engineering – The Only Engineering College in the USA Named after a woman. • 27 Faculty in the Department • About 700 students across all ME programs

4. Who’s Who • Ed Hensel, ME Department Head • Charlie Haines, Assoc. Dept Head • Diane Selleck, Undergraduate Records, ADH Scheduling • Connie LaBarre, Graduate Records • Sheila Garwood, Finances and DH Schedule • Faculty, Staff, Student Colleagues

5. Student Handbook • 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

6. Communications is CRITICAL! • Your Advisor! • Departmental Mail Folders by M.E. Office • RIT email is abcnnn@rit.edu • If you use another email account, make sure you forward your RIT email address! • We cannot help you if we don’t know what issues you are facing

7. Institute Policies • ADD/DROP within first 6 days of quarter • Course Withdrawal • Dean’s List • Probation and Suspension • Academic Honesty • Computer Code of Conduct • Course Sequence • Course Checklist

8. Extracurricular Activities • SAE Formula Racing Club • SAE Aero Club • 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

9. First Year Choices

10. First Year Choices – Pilot Program

11. Academic Advisors – Freshman Seminar Section 01 Prof. Ghoneim Section 02 Prof. Venkataraman Section 03 Prof. Crassidis Section 04 Prof. Amuso Section 05 Prof. Hensel Section 06 Prof. DeBartolo (Pilot Prog.)

12. Special Programs in M.E. • Aerospace Option • Specialize in Fourth Year • Four Technical Courses in Areas • BS in Mechanical Engineering • Automotive Option • Specialize in Fourth Year • Three Technical Courses and One Free Elective • BS in Mechanical Engineering • BS/Master’s Option • Need to Apply for Entry in Second Year • Highly Competitive Program, GPA Reqmt’s, 4 vs. 5 co-ops • Earn two degrees • College Honors Program • International focus • Brand New in Engineering • By Invitation of the Dean

13. Academic Assistance Resources • Faculty – Course Instructor • Faculty – Academic Advisor • Engineering Learning Center • Math Lab • Physics Lab (Spring Quarter) • Learning Development Center (Eastman Bldg) • Counseling Center (Student Life Center)

14. Mathematics Placement • 1016-251 Calculus I, 4 Credits • 1016-241 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I, 6 Credits with mastery of geometry, trig, etc. skills • 1016-240 Pre-Calculus EXTRA COURSE

15. Summary • All set for Fall Quarter • We’re pleased to have you here at RIT with us. • Remember to finalize schedule changes with Diane in the M.E. Office