Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Ready to kick things off? Engineering Kick-Off Day, held the day before the fall semester starts, provides an excellent opportunity to welcome new members, build community, and help students discover all that the College has to offer. The day includes academic advising, commuter/transfer student meet and greet session, getting started in undergraduate research session, and an undergraduate student fair where students get a chance to explore the various student organizations, engineering innovation and entrepreneurship offerings, minors and concentrations, and the International Engineering Program (IEP). It even includes a food truck and cold treats as well as lawn games! A great way to kick off the year!
Schedule (subject to change)
Welcome New Faculty and Staff! | 9 – 10 a.m. | Bliss 410
You are invited to join us to give a warm welcome to the College of Engineering’s newest faculty and staff members. Come together to connect with colleagues and be part of our vibrant engineering community as we kick-off the new academic year! Open to faculty and staff only.
Photographer | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Bliss 400 and Engineering Quad
New faculty and staff are invited to have their headshots taken, and current faculty and staff are welcome to stop by if they would like an updated photo. We will also be capturing photos of our Engineering Student Ambassadors.
Undergraduate Student Academic Advising | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Bliss 420
Get set for success! Our professional academic advisors will be on hand to assist you in fine-tuning your fall semester schedules and ensuring you’re on the right path.
Getting Started in Research Workshop | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | FCAE 010/025
Ready, set, research! Join our engineering professor for an hour packed with information on how to get started in research. Learn the dos and don’ts for a successful journey on your road to research.
Food Truck and Del’s Lemonade! | 12 – 2 p.m. | Engineering Quad
Join us on the Engineering Quad for lunch. Grab a bite and enjoy some music. Free food to the first 250 first-year engineering students – just bring your student ID. Come hang out and have a great time!
Undergraduate Student Fair | 1 – 3 p.m. | FCAE 010/025
Explore Your Options! Join us at the Undergraduate Student Fair and check out all of the opportunities available to you – explore student organizations, find undergraduate research opportunities, learn more about the world-renowned International Engineering Program, academic minors and concentrations, tutoring, career advising, and more!
Student Organizations Leadership Meeting | 3 – 4 p.m. | FCAE 010/025
Join us to kick off the new academic year, connect with fellow engineering student leaders, and get important updates and information to help your organization have a successful year. Open to engineering student organization officers and leaders.
Welcome New Graduate Students | 3 – 4 p.m. | FCAE 045
Calling all graduate students! Join us to welcome new graduate students and kick-off the new academic year. Connect, unwind, and enjoy. And yes, there are sweet treats!
Engineering Student Ambassadors Meeting | 4 – 5 p.m. | Bliss 410
Join us for our kickoff meeting to connect with the team, review upcoming events, and get ready to represent the College of Engineering throughout the year. We’ll share important updates and prepare for a great year of welcoming and engaging with our engineering community. Student ambassadors only.