RIT Mechanical Engineering Transfer Orientation

1. Welcome to RIT RITMechanical EngineeringTransfer Orientation Dr. Alan Nye Your Academic Advisor Associate Department Head

2. Your Academic Advisor • I will be your academic advisor during your time here at RIT • I can assist you with course selection, career advice, and getting connected with assistance resources available in the department, college, and institute • Please keep me informed of your progress – I can’t help if I don’t know what issues you are facing

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. • 30 Faculty in the Department • About 730 students across all ME programs

4. Degrees and Options Offered • Bachelor of Science (BS) • Aerospace Engineering Option • Automotive Engineering Option • Bioengineering Option • Energy and the Environment Option • Advanced (Graduate) Certificate in Vibrations Engineering • Master of Science (MS) • Master of Engineering (MEng) • Dual Degree: BS/Meng, BS/MS

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

6. Who’s Who • Ed Hensel, ME Department Head • Alan Nye, Assoc. Dept Head • Diane Selleck, Student Information Specialist • Julie Olney, Student Information Specialist • Connie LaBarre, Dept. Secretary & Receptionist • Sheila Garwood, Staff Assistant - Finances • Faculty, Staff, Student Colleagues

7. 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

8. 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!

9. Registration Information • You must register yourself for winter quarter! • Winter registration begins during the 7th week of the fall quarter. • Use the checklist of required courses and the prerequisite chart to make course selections. • Meet with me to to be sure you have picked the right courses. • Register on-line through SIS.

10. 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 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 14, 2005! MUST BE DONE BY THE END OF WEEK SIX!!!

11. Extracurricular Activities • SAE Formula Racing Team • Aero-Design Team • Moonbuggy 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

12. Academic Assistance Resources • Academic Advisor • Faculty – Course Instructor • Engineering Learning Center • Academic Support Center • KGCOE Office of Student Services • Counseling Center • Math Lab • Physics Lab

13. Communication is CRITICAL! • Meet with 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.

14. Summary • All set for Fall Quarter. • We’re pleased to have you here at RIT with us. • Remember to finalize schedule changes with Diane or Julie in the M.E. Office. • Meet with me in week three to discuss co-op or classes for winter quarter.

15. Questions?