{"id":82027,"date":"2025-06-12T11:47:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T15:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/?page_id=82027"},"modified":"2026-04-06T14:40:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:40:44","slug":"coe-welcome-day","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/student-resources\/coe-welcome-day\/","title":{"rendered":"College of Engineering Welcome Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Welcome Class of 2030!<\/h1><p>Your future in engineering starts today.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/IMG_5016.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">We\u2019re thrilled to invite you to Welcome Day at the College of Engineering! This is your opportunity to experience our vibrant community, connect with faculty, staff, and students, and explore the innovative programs that make our college a leader in engineering. Get ready for an inside look at what it\u2019s like to be a Rhody Engineer &#8211; we can\u2019t wait to meet you! <br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/newram\/welcome\/\">Welcome Day<\/a> begins promptly at 9 a.m. with a Welcome to URI Presentation in the Ryan Center (1 Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston, RI 02881).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout right  \"><h1>Register for Bay Campus Tour<\/h1>\n\n<p>Register for the Ocean Engineering Narragansett Bay Campus Tour from 2-3 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/4E7zr62CNMqsUwUt8\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">When you first arrive on campus, please go directly to the Ryan Center. We encourage you to arrive at least 30 minutes beforehand to allow plenty of time for parking and check-in. The Ryan Center will open its doors at 8:15 a.m. You do not need to register to park at the Ryan Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9:00 \u2013 9:45 a.m. Welcome to URI Presentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">Congratulations on your acceptance! Today you\u2019ll hear from administrators and students who are excited to welcome you to the Ram Fam, share their experiences, and help you envision your future at URI. Get ready to discover the opportunities, support, and vibrant community that await you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shuttle to Bus Stop #6 <\/strong>for a full-slate of activities at the College of Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fullwidth\"><strong>10:00 a.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m. Explore Engineering at your own pace.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>Dean\u2019s Welcome | 11AM and 12PM | FCAE 010\/025<\/strong> Join Dean Anthony Marchese for an introduction to the College of Engineering. Learn about our mission, academic programs, and the opportunities available to you as a future Rhody Engineer.&nbsp;This is your chance to hear from the dean and ask questions about your path ahead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>Academic Program Showcase, FCAE Toray Commons<\/strong> Explore Your Path! Meet our faculty and learn about our world-renowned <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/academics\/iep\/\">International Engineering Program<\/a> (IEP), academic degree programs &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/ecbe\/academics\/biomedial-engineering-b-s\/\">Biomedical<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cheme\/academics\/chemical-engineering-b-s\/\">Chemical<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cve\/academics\/b-s-in-civil-engineering\/\">Civil<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/ecbe\/academics\/computer-engineering-b-s\/\">Computer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/ecbe\/academics\/electrical-engineering-b-s\/\">Electrical<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cve\/\">Environmental<\/a> (Fall 2026), <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcise\/academics\/b-s-in-industrial-and-systems-engineering\/\">Industrial and Systems<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcise\/academics\/b-s-in-mechanical-engineering\/\">Mechanical<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/oce\/academics\/ocean-engineering-b-s\/\">Ocean <\/a>Engineering.&nbsp; Don\u2019t forget to ask us about our minors in AI\/Machine Learning, Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Entrepreneurship, and many more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>Tour of the Engineering Complex, departing from Toray Commons in groups of 15 to 20<\/strong> Discover our Engineering Spaces! Explore key facilities that support hands-on learning and innovation. The tour includes the new <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/student-resources\/ideation-and-innovation-studio\/\">Ideation and Innovation Studio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/student-resources\/undergraduate-students\/internships-and-careers\/\">employer engagement<\/a> room, <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/student-resources\/capstone-design\/\">capstone design<\/a> studios, machine shop, academic labs, and active learning classrooms. Tours depart from near the Welcome Table in the main lobby. <em>Allow 30 minutes.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>Student Organization Showcase, FCAE Lower Level<\/strong> Get Involved! The College of Engineering is home to over 25 <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/student-resources\/undergraduate-students\/student-organizations\/\">student organizations<\/a> spanning a wide range of engineering disciplines and interests. From professional societies and competition teams to community service, these groups offer opportunities to apply classroom knowledge, develop leadership skills, and build connections with peers and industry professionals.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>Academic Labs<\/strong> Explore our labs! Explore the hands-on academic labs where undergraduate students apply engineering principles to real-world challenges. Faculty and students will demonstrate key experiments, tools, and technologies used in each program. Visit the designated labs to see how engineering concepts come to life through interactive learning.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biomedical Engineering: Neural Processing and Control Lab FCAE 355, Wearable Biosensing\u00a0Lab\u00a0FCAE 280, Translational Neurorobotics\u00a0Lab\u00a0FCAE 370, Neural Rehabilitation Lab FCAE 380<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemical Engineering: Chemical Engineering Lab, FCAE 240&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civil Engineering: Materials Lab, Bliss 140 and 180<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering: Digital Circuit Design Lab, Bliss 320<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drive to the Narragansett Bay Campus for a tour of the Ocean Engineering Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">Please allow 20-30 minutes to drive to the&nbsp;Ocean Science &amp; Exploration Center, Room 202 (215 South Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI 02882) for a guided tour and lab demonstration at 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>Directions:&nbsp;<\/strong><br>From Upper College Road on the URI Kingston Campus, make a left at the traffic light on to Route 138E (Kingstown Road).&nbsp; Continue to Route 1 and cross the junction (major intersection of Route 138E and Route 1) onto Bridgetown Rd. Continue on Bridgetown Rd. to South Ferry Rd.&nbsp; Turn right on to Pier Road.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/map.uri.edu\/\">Interactive Map<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2:00-3:00 p.m. Explore the Ocean Engineering Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/oce\/\">Ocean Engineering<\/a> program on the Narragansett Bay Campus. At URI, ocean engineering students get their feet wet early through hands-on field experiences and opportunities to work directly with faculty on cutting-edge research. As a leader in ocean instrumentation, robotics, underwater acoustics, marine hydrodynamics, coastal and offshore structures, offshore power generation, and more, the URI Ocean Engineering program prepares students for dynamic careers and meaningful contributions to the health of our planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/oDzHWWjL4b3eajN37\" title=\"\">rsvp for ocean engineering tour<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re thrilled to invite you to Welcome Day at the College of Engineering! 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