Graduate Student Orientation

Welcome to the College of Engineering and Applied Science! As you begin your graduate student journey, we are here to help you find your place as a researcher, student and educator. We will be updating this page regularly as events are added for fall 2024, so be sure to check back often.Ìý

ÌýCampus Orientations
ÌýCollege Orientations and Requirements
ÌýDepartment and Program Orientations

Campus Orientations

Graduate School Orientation | Tuesday, Aug. 20

All incoming graduateÌýstudents are invited to join us for Graduate Student Orientation on Tuesday, Aug. 20, virtually and in-person. This will be during the first half of the day and will be filled with informational sessions and opportunities to connect with faculty, staff and other graduate students on campus.ÌýMore details will be available in late June.Ìý

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International Student Orientation | Monday, Aug. 19

Save the Date! Required Fall 2024 International Student Orientation

All new international students are required to attend the mandatory New International Student Orientation (ISO).ÌýISO will take place at the University Memorial Center (UMC) in the Glenn Miller Ballroom.

Visit the International Student section of the New Student and Family Programs and the International Student and Scholar Services websites for detailed information for recently admitted graduate students, as well as the ISSS orientation schedule for Monday, Aug.Ìý19.ÌýNeed advice on specific questions? Remote advising appointments here.

Ìý ISSS Website Ìý

CollegeÌýOrientations & Requirements

The following sessions are mandatory for students in the College of Engineering and Applied Science:Ìý

  • Your department’s orientation for your degree program. In case of scheduling conflicts, please contact your academic advisor.ÌýDates/times vary (see table below).
  • If you have a research assistant or teaching assistant appointment:Ìý
    • For international students who are non-native English speakers -ÌýRA/TA speaking test
      • Dates:ÌýAug. 21-22Ìý(pick one session)
      • Times: 1-4Ìýp.m.
      • Location:ÌýOnline (Zoom)
      • Register for the test

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For International Students

Mandatory RA/TA English Speaking Test

The college requires that international students who will be supported on a RA or TA appointment take a brief English speaking test. This will assess how well you will be able to communicate with students and research colleagues at CU Boulder. More information and a sample speaking test can be found on the International English Center website.

  • Dates:ÌýAug. 21-22Ìý(pick one session)
  • Times: 1-4Ìýp.m.
  • Location:ÌýOnline (Zoom)

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Once you register, you will receive an email with a confirmed test time and Zoom instructions.

If, based on your exam results, the International English Center recommends that you complete U.S. English pronunciation training, the college and your department will pay for you to take Continuing Education course number ESLG 1130: Pronunciation for International Graduate Students.ÌýThis is a two-credit, 10-week course that meets twice weekly.ÌýThe college will not pay the tuition for this course if you receive a satisfactory test result but still wish to take the course. No substitute courses will be paid for by the college in lieu of ESLG 1130.

Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Fall Intensive Workshops

All new Engineering RAs and TAs are required to attend at least four CTL Fall Intensive workshops.ÌýThe CTL also offers opportunities for graduate teacher certification and for professional development certification.

Department and Program Orientations Fall 2024

Aerospace Engineering Sciences

  • ​All AES Graduate Students
    Wednesday, Aug. 21, 8:30 a.m.-Noon
    AERO 120
    Lunch on the back patio to follow.

ATLAS

  • ​PhD and MS Combined
    Friday, Aug. 23, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
    ATLAS BuildingÌýBlack Box Theater

Biomedical Engineering

  • PhD Students
    Thursday, Aug. 22, 9:30-11 a.m.
    DLC 1B70
  • PhD and Master's Student Lunch
    Thursday, Aug. 22, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    DLC Lobby
  • Master's Students
    Thursday, Aug. 22, 1-2Ìýp.m.
    DLC 1B70

Chemical and Biological Engineering

  • Graduate Students​
    Friday, Aug. 16, 3-4 p.m.
    JSCBB, Room E1B11
  • Welcome BBQ
    Friday, Aug. 16, 4-5:30 p.m.
    JSCBB East Terrace

Civil and Architectural Engineering

  • ​MS, PMP andÌýPhD Students
    Thursday, Aug. 22, 9:30 a.m.-Noon
    KOBL 352

Computer Science

  • ​Engineering Center Tour
    Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m.Ìý
  • Campus Tour
    Tuesday, Aug. 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • International Students’ Social Dinner
    Tuesday, Aug. 20, 5-8 p.m.
    DLC 1B70 and Lobby
  • CSEN PhD Students
    Wednesday, Aug. 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
    ECES 112
  • CSEN MS Students
    Wednesday, Aug. 21,Ìý10:30-11:30 a.m.
    ECES 112
  • Network Engineering Students
    Wednesday, Aug. 21,Ìý10:30-11:30 am
    ECES 114
  • CSEN TA Orientation and Networking
    Wednesday, Aug. 21, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    ECES 114
  • CSGSA Modules on various grad student needs
    Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
    ECES 112 & 114
  • CSEN Advisor’s Open Hours
    Wednesday, Aug. 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
    ECES 112 & 114
  • CSGSA Scavenger Hunt
    Wednesday, Aug. 21,Ìý5-7 p.m.
    DLC 1B 70 and Herbst Plaza
  • CSEN MSCPS Students
    Thursday, Aug. 22, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
    ECCR 265
  • CSEN Department Welcome Lunch
    Thursday, Aug. 22, Noon-1:30 p.m.
    Lower Engineering Portico
  • CSGSA Modules on various grad student needs
    Thursday, Aug. 22,Ìý1:30-3:30 p.m.
    ECES 112 & 114
  • CSEN Advisor’s Open Hours
    Thursday, Aug. 22,Ìý3:30-4:30 p.m.
    ECES 112 & 114
  • CS GPDC Code Buffer - Coding Challenge
    Thursday, Aug. 22, 5-7 p.m.
    DLC 1B 70 and Lobby
  • CSGSA/CS GPDC Social Hike orÌýBoard Games
    Friday, Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering

  • Master's StudentsÌý(ME, MS, andÌýPhD)
    Wednesday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    Virtual, on Zoom
    Contact Lori MeehanÌýfor Zoom link.
  • PhD Students
    Thursday, Aug. 22, Noon-1:30 p.m.
    ECEE Graduate Lounge (ECEE 1B10A)​

Environmental Engineering Program

  • PMP andÌýPhDÌýStudentsÌýOrientation and Lunch
    Friday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-1Ìýp.m.
    Location: SEEC S372

Materials Science and Engineering

TBD

Mechanical Engineering

  • ​PhD Students
    Wednesday, Aug. 21, ​9 a.m.-Noon
    ECCS 201
  • Incoming Graduate Student Lunch
    Wednesday, Aug. 21, Noon-1Ìýp.m.
    ECCS 201
  • Mechanical Engineering TA Training
    Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1-4Ìýp.m.
    ECCS 201
  • MS and BAM Students
    Wednesday, Aug. 21,Ìý1-4 p.m.
    ECCR 1B40

Robotics

  • ROBO PhD and MS Combined
    Wednesday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    ECAD 109
  • ROBO Community Lunch
    Wednesday, Aug. 21,Ìý12:30-1:30 p.m.
    ECAD 109

Required Steps for New Grad Students

Have you completed all of the required steps on the new student checklist?Ìý

Ìý Review the Checklist

College Resources

Visit the main graduate students page for:Ìý

  • Campus employment opportunities
  • Key Graduate School information you need to know
  • Tips on how to find your community at CU Boulder

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