Engineering Fundamentals News

Last Day To Drop With a “W” (Withdrawal) November 7, 2014, 5pm

Published November 2, 2014

The last day to drop a class with a withdrawal (W) grade is Friday of Week 10 (November 7, 2014, 5pm). All first-year students must meet with their academic advisor and instructor to drop a class. This allows the student to discuss the ramifications before dropping a class. Therefore, do not wait until Friday to get signatures. All students must go to the Student Service Center to drop classes through the Friday of 10th Week.

After the last day to drop, students who have extenuating circumstances must appeal to the Student Affairs office for a Late Drop. The instructions for requesting a Late Drop can be found at: www.admin.mtu.edu/dos/latedrop.htm.

Registration Waivers and Signatures

Published October 27, 2014

By efadvise

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It is best to check course pre-reqs, co-reqs, and restrictions before registration opens. This will allow you time to get appropriate signatures or make other plans for your schedule. You can check the course pre-reqs, co-reqs, and restrictions in the course descriptions listing by clicking the CRN (Course Registration Number) in the Schedule of Classes or by looking at the undergraduate course descriptions.

When registering, if you get an error, read the error. Many times the error is due to a time conflict or lack of a co-requisite course (i.e. MA2160 has a required Recitation and Lab). You can easily correct these errors by selecting a class at another time or adding the co-requisite course. If you still are unable to register, check the course pre-reqs, co-reqs, and restrictions to see if you may need a waiver.

Registration Opens October 30, 2014

Published October 23, 2014

By efadvise

Spring and Summer 2015 registration will be open October 3oth, 10:00 pm through November 16th, midnight. If you have questions regarding what classes to take, you should make an appointment to meet with your academic advisor.

Registration typically opens each night at 10:00 pm. Due to the large number of students, some days will have two start times, 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm. To find out what day and time you register go to: www.mtu.edu/registrar/pdfs/registration-priority-schedule.pdf.

Priority is based on the number of credits earned at the time of registration. This does not include the number of credits the student is currently taking.
Students may register anytime on or after their scheduled day.
The web will be unavailable for registration from 2:00–2:30 am each day.
Registration closes at midnight Sunday, November 16 and reopens again later in November.
Students with questions or problems should contact the Student Service Center at 487-2319 or e-mail schedule@mtu.edu.

Mid-Term Grades

Published October 20, 2014

By efadvise

All first-year students will receive mid-term grades for their classes; mid-term grades are viewable on Banweb at 5pm, October 20, 2014. The purpose of mid-term grades is to help first-year students see how they are performing in their classes. If a student has questions regarding a mid-term grade for a class, they should meet with the instructor. Mid-term grades are defined as satisfactory (SA), unsatisfactory (UN), not applicable (NA), and missing (M). NA is used for courses where credit is not earned. M is used when an instructor does not submit a grade. Mid-term grades are temporary grades and will be replaced when the student has earned the final grade for the class. Therefore, no permanent record of the mid-term grade is kept.

Need help in a class?

Published October 9, 2014

By efadvise

As you are getting into your classes, you may find that you need extra help on a topic. If you have questions, go see your professor during office hours, or e-mail your professor to set up an appointment. Learning Centers are another resource on campus:

Chemistry: 208 Chem Sciences and Eng Building
Computer Science: 114 Rekhi Hall
Engineering Fundamentals: 208 Dillman Hall, Sunday- Thursday, 7pm-9pm
Mathematics: 234 Fisher Hall
Multiliteracies Center (formerly the Writing Center): 107 Walker Arts and Humanities Center
Physics: 128 Fisher Hall
Visit the link for all Michigan Tech Learning Centers

Michigan Tech students join in international PACE contest

Published October 8, 2014

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Michigan Tech students participated with other university students in an multi-year international competition to design a Portable Assisted Mobility Device (PAMD) through the Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education (PACE) program. There were 7 international teams and 45 universities from around the world involved, showing the “collaborative engineering” purpose of the PACE program. At the 2014 PACE Global Annual Forum in Turin (Italy) the projects were evaluated by an international team of judges including GM/Opel, Siemens, PLM Software, Autodesk, Oracle, and HP.
The winning PAMD team included RWTH Aachen University, TU Darmstadt (both in Germany), Michigan Technological University, the University of Cincinnati and the ITESM Estado de Mexico.

First-Year Advising Meetings

Published September 30, 2014

By efadvise

During fall semester, all academic advisors meet with first-year students to go over the requirements for the department, scheduling, and degree options. Students who are undecided (General Engineering) about which engineering discipline they want to pursue should attend the meeting with Engineering Fundamentals (General/Undecided & Bachelor of Science, 10/08/2014, 6pm, U115 M&M). You are also welcome to attend any department meeting (see list below).

Biomedical: 10/14/2014, 5pm, U115 M&M
Chemical: during CM1000, 10/16/2014, 11:05am, 103 EERC
Civil: during CE1000, 10/13/2014, 2:05pm, G002 Forestry
Electrical & Computer: ECE will schedule your appointment and notify students via e-mail, 131 EERC (non-majors e-mail eceadvise@mtu.edu)
Environmental: during ENVE1501, 10/14/2014, 2:05pm, 101 Chem Sci
General/Undecided & Bachelor of Science: 10/08/2014, 6pm, U115 M&M
Geological: during GE1100, other students by appointment, e-mail Dr. Gierke (jsgierke@mtu.edu)
Materials: please schedule an appointment with Dr. Seguin (mseadvise@mtu.edu)
Mechanical: 10/13/2014, 5pm, 641 DOW

Preparing to Get a Job

Published September 16, 2014

By efadvise

It’s not too early to start preparing for a summer job; plan ahead for the 2014 Fall Career Fair. For details: www.mtu.edu/career/fair/students:

Resume Blitz: The Van Pelt and Opie Library , September 17, 18, 24, and 25, 11am-2pm
Career Fair Preparation: The Van Pelt and Opie Library, September 17, 6:30-7:30pm
Mock Interviews: Admin Building 220, September 22-26, 9am-4pm, one-on-one mock interview
Career Fair Cookout: Career Fest Tent outside Library, September 29, 11am-2pm
SWE ‘Evening with Industry’: MUB Ballroom, September 29, Social 5:30pm, Dinner 6:30pm, Information elpoli@mtu.edu, Cost $20, Tickets MUB 106 M-F 10-2pm
Fall Career Fair: SDC, September 30, noon-6pm

Fall Career Fair 2014 is where students and companies can meet to discuss potential job opportunities including summer internships, co-ops, and full-time employment. It is a great chance for first-year students to find summer employment which can help in making career decisions. A Job Fair Guidebook will be handed out at the Career Fair and will be available on-line. The guidebook provides a brief description of each company attending the Career Day (see details on the web at www.career.mtu.edu). A shuttle will be provided to transport students to and from the SDC; campus pick-up is at the MUB.

Last Day to Drop Without a “W” (Withdrawal) is September 19, 2014 (Friday, Week 3)

Published September 15, 2014

By efadvise

All first-year students must meet with their academic advisor to drop a class after orientation. All students must go to the Student Service Center to drop classes after 1st week.

When a student drops a full semester class between 1st and 3rd weeks, nothing appears on their transcripts. When a student drops a class between 4th and 10th weeks, a withdrawal grade (W) appears on their transcripts. This indicates that the student took the class for a significant amount of time (more than 3 weeks) and then decided to drop the class. One W on a transcript is not a big deal (check with Financial Aid to see a W grade will affect your financial aid, scholarships, or loans). More than a couple of Ws will start to indicate to a potential employer that a student cannot complete what they set out to do.

No Time for Lunch?

Published September 15, 2014

By efadvise

Do you have a meal plan with the Residence Hall but skip lunch because you have classes through lunch time? You could get a bag lunch from your dining hall, and here is how it works:

Dining Service provides bag lunches for students in the residence halls that cannot make it to lunch due to their class schedule (note, class schedules will be checked to confirm lunch-time conflicts). To request a lunch, ask any dining services staff person for a Bag Lunch form. To complete the form, you will need to specify service days and pickup times. Bag lunches, which will require a swipe when picked up, include a sandwich of your choice, fruit, chips, yogurt, and cookie. You will need to pick up your bag lunch at your dining hall.