Washington University in St. Louis

Engineering

Engineering Orientation Events 2012

All event times and locations are subject to change.

Engineering Welcome Table
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
South 40 Clock tower

Associate Dean's Meeting
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Brown Hall, Room 100
Associate Dean Chris Kroeger will review registration procedures and academic policies in the School of Engineering & Applied Science. This is a required event.

Faculty/Advisor Meeting
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Locations to be announced at the Associate Dean's Meeting
Immediately following the Associate Dean's Meeting, your orientation staff will bring you to a meeting with your faculty advisor. Bring any questions you may have about registration, academics or campus life!

EnCouncil's Cheap Lunch
11:15 a.m.-noon
Lopata Gallery & Whitaker Atrium
Immediately following the Advisor Meeting, come join an EnCouncil (Engineering Student Council) tradition! Learn about what EnCouncil does, enjoy a pizza lunch and meet your fellow engineers.

Please attend any or all department presentations of interest.
Overview: Biomedical Engineering
Noon-1 p.m.
Whitaker Hall, Room 100

Overview: Electrical Engineering & Systems Engineering
1-2 p.m.
Brauer Hall, Room 12

Overview: Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
2-3 p.m.
Crow Hall, Room 201

Overview: Computer Engineering & Computer Science
3-4 p.m.
Whitaker Hall, Room 100

Overview: Chemical Engineering (and students with an interest in Environmental Engineering)
3-4 p.m.
Brauer Hall, Room 12

Meet Ralph S. Quatrano, Dean, School of Engineering & Applied Science
4-5 p.m.
Lopata Gallery
Join the Dean for light refreshments and tour the Advanced Coal & Energy Research Facilities.

Tour: Advanced Coal & Energy Research Facilities
4-5:30 p.m.
Urbauer Hall, Room 100

Tour the Advanced Coal & Energy Research Facilities, WUSTL's unique environment for the study and development of technologies related to the clean and sustainable utilization of fuels. In addition to combustion studies, ACERF is also home to a series of research photobioreactors for the production of algae and other aquatic organisms. This premiere 1 MW (thermal) facility is accessible to students, faculty and industry worldwide.


Engineering Writing Placement Exam
9-11:30 a.m. (required for some students)
Whitaker Hall, Room 100

Engineering students who have not satisfied the English Composition proficiency requirement are required to take this writing placement exam. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check-in and bring pens or sharpened pencils. NOTE: This is different from the Arts & Sciences placement exam.

Dean's Meeting
1-2:30 p.m.
Brown Hall, Room 100
Hear an overview of the School and get answers to your questions.

Combined Studies Meeting
2:45-3:30 p.m.
Simon Hall, May Auditorium
A general information meeting for students interested in learning more about combined studies (i.e. degrees from two schools or majors in two schools). To be followed by breakout sessions with presentations by each of the five undergraduate schools.


Engineering Pre-Med Meeting
1-3 p.m.
Whitaker Hall, Room 100
Students interested in pursuing admission to medical school should attend this meeting to learn how the undergraduate experience can prepare students for success. Biomedical Engineering Department Chair Dr. Frank Yin will present. Dr. Richard Brand, Health Professions Advisor for the School of Engineering will also attend to answer questions.

Computer Science Placement Exam
3-5pm
Lopata Hall, Room 101
This exam is for students with significant computer science background and programming experience, regardless of intended major.


Enquest
3-4 p.m.
Sever Plaza
Join your peer advisor and EnCouncil representatives for a team scavenger hunt to learn your way around the School of Engineering.

Engineering Student Services & EnCouncil Activities Fair
4-5 pm.
Engineering Complex
Learn more about engineering student groups and meet members of Engineering Student Services while you enjoy a treat from the ice cream truck. Be sure to pick up your t-shirt at this event.

Engineering Induction Ceremony
9:15-11 p.m.
Brookings Quad
Join the tradition as you receive your hard hat and officially become a Washington University Engineer. This journey will take you through a series of fun team challenges as you learn who we are and what we do.

Engineering Student Services can address all registration questions:

University-wide Orientation

 
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