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RIT Mechanical Engineering Freshman Orientation

Welcome to RIT. RIT Mechanical Engineering Freshman Orientation. Mechanical Engineering … We Design The Future. Academic Advisors. Prof. Bill Scarbrough Lecturer Mechanical Engineering Learning Community #1. Dr. Steve Boedo Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering Learning Community #2.

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RIT Mechanical Engineering Freshman Orientation

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  1. Welcome to RIT RITMechanical EngineeringFreshman Orientation Mechanical Engineering … We Design The Future

  2. Academic Advisors Prof. Bill Scarbrough Lecturer Mechanical Engineering Learning Community #1 Dr. Steve Boedo Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering Learning Community #2 Dr. Lawrence Agbezuge Professor Mechanical Engineering Learning Community #3

  3. Academic Advisors Dr. Risa Robinson Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering Learning Community #4 Dr. Satish Kandlikar Professor Mechanical Engineering Learning Community #5

  4. First Year Student Helpers Ms. Diane Selleck Undergraduate Student Records Ms. Joli Blaha First Year Student Coach for MELC1 and MELC2 Ms. Amy Hortop First Year Student Coach for MELC 3,4,5 Course Withdrawal Advising for 1st year students

  5. ME Department Administration Dr. Hensel Department Head Program Leadership Academic Conduct, etc. Dr. Nye Associate Department Head Course Withdrawals for upper divisions students Change of Program, Co-op, etc.

  6. 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

  7. Fast Facts about the 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. • 30 Faculty in the Department • 615 Undergraduate Students • 115 Graduate and Dual Degree Students • 130 Entering first year students (direct to ME) • 36th Largest BSME Graduates in USA (ASEE) • One of the most competitive entry programs at RIT

  8. 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)

  9. 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.

  10. First Year SchedulePlease verify that you have the courses listed below for Fall

  11. Foundations Sequence Normal Sequence Accelerated Sequence Math Sequences

  12. 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

  13. Liberal Arts Worksheet • Start working on your liberal arts worksheet now! • You must satisfy both the CORE and CONCENTRATION Requirements! • Your Liberal Arts Worksheet needs to be approved by Liberal Arts Office of Academic Advising, not by Mechanical Engineering! • Must have SAT 560V or higher for Writing & Literature I • Lib Arts Classes chosen to fit your schedule, and have other 1st year MEs from your freshman seminar section grouped together

  14. 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!!!

  15. 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

  16. Course Equivalencies • Advanced Placement Credit • Transfer Credit • Project Lead The Way Credit

  17. Academic Assistance Resources • Freshman Seminar Faculty = Academic Advisor • Faculty – Course Instructor • Engineering Learning Center  • Learning Development Center • KGCOE Office of Student Services • Counseling Center • Math Lab • Physics Lab

  18. Communications is CRITICAL! • Your Advisor! • Departmental Mail Folders by M.E. Office – Please check them regularly • RIT email is abcnnnn@rit.edu • 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

  19. 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

  20. AP / Transfer Credit Questions Math Placement Questions Liberal Arts Questions Questions?

  21. Freshman Seminar Group 1 – ME LC1Room 09-2030 Scarbrough, Blaha

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

  23. Freshman Seminar Group 3Room 09-1139 Agbezuge, Selleck

  24. Freshman Seminar Group 4Room 09-1149 Robinson, Haines

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

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