Emily Stumbris - Sophomore, Nuclear Engineering

Dan Fimbianti - Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering

World Class EngineersAware of the World – Know

the global breadth of engineering, Understand US and International Cultures

Solidly Grounded – Knowledge many realms of academia including: Math, Science, Chosen Field, etc

Technically Broad – Aware of other related fields and how they fit together

Innovative – Able to purse opportunities in both traditional and non traditional fields

Effective in Teams – Working together and communication skills

Successful Leaders – Ethical behavior, knowing how to manage a group

What Classes Will I Have?!

Semester 1 (Generally): - Math 140 (Calculus) 4 credits

- EDSGN 100 3 credits

- Chem 110 (Possibly Chem 111) 4 credits

- Physics 211 (Newtonian Mechanics) 4 credits

- First Year Seminar 1 credit

(16 Credits)

First Year SeminarMajor-related - Mechanical

- Electrical - Chemical - Industrial…

Others… - Science Fiction

- Toy Design - Helicopters

- Solar Cars

Full listing @ http://www.engr.psu.edu/fys/

- The Ethics of Star Trek?!

Declaring a MajorDon’t know yet? DON’T WORRYDeclaring done in 4th SemesterMajor requirements must be fulfilled:

Computer Science: All other Engineering Fields:

Math 140 Math 140 Math 141 Math 141 Physics 211 Physics 211 CSC 120 or CSC 122 Chem 110

Some majors are GPA controlled… Mechanical, Aerospace, Biological, Architectural, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Minors Available to EngineersEngineering Leadership Development Minor

(ELDM)Engineering Entrepreneurship Minor (E-ship)Many other Engineering Disciplines Disciplines in other Colleges

Tired of Engineering Classes?!Gen. Eds. – Out of Major classes required by

the University - Arts (6 credits) – Music Ensembles, Web Design… - Humanities (6 credits) – Philosophy, CAMs… - Social Sciences (6 credits) – Econ, Women’s

studies… - Health and Physical Activity (3 credits) –

athletics, nutrition…

Arts, Humanities, and Social Science credits may be distributed into a 9, 6, 3 format if the student wishes to explore one category more in depth.

Internships and Co-opsMeet hundreds of companies

at the Fall Career Fair in the Bryce Jordan Center

More opportunities at Engineering Spring Career Fair

Engineering Co-op and Internship Program: Get real-world experience in engineering while getting paid!

Internships: for the summerCo-ops: semester-long

rotationsPSU networking – 1 in 50 US

engineers is a PSU grad!

International OpportunitiesSome classes have an overseas trip included

Engineering design and leadership classes...Study Abroad – Equivalent Engineering Courses

available at:University of Melbourne (Australia) University of Leeds (England) Denmark Technical University (Denmark) Universidad Polytechnica de Valencia (Spain)Or choose from programs in over 45 countries available

through PSU!

University of Melbourne

University of LeedsDenmark Technical University

Housing Options Available to Freshmen

Special Living Options (SLO) E-House - (West Halls) Engineering House FISE House - (East Halls) First-year Science and Engineering

LIFE House - (East & South Halls) Living In a Free Environment

EASI House & WISE House - (Pollock Halls) Engineering and Applied Sciences Interest & Women In Science and Engineering

SHC (Simmons and Atherton) Schreyer Honors College

Most other freshmen live in East Halls

West Halls

East Halls

Pollock Halls SHC – Atherton Hall South Halls

Will all of my time be spent doing course work?!!!

Extracurricular Activities Fraternities and SororitiesStudent Government700 + Clubs ServiceReligiousThe ArtsAthletics

Athletics27 Varsity Athletic TeamsIntramuralsClub Teams

FOOTBALL

Other Fun ActivitiesNittany MallTussey Mountain skiingPSU Ice PavilionFitness centersMount NittanyDowntown State CollegeLateNight Penn StateBJC concerts and shows

Words of Advice…Make sure you make an effort to meet new

peopleKnow where your classes are BEFORE the first

day of classesGet involved: - Check out clubs of interest - Try doing something new

Take advantage of all the opportunities PSU has to offerOffice Hours !!!Do not procrastinate!!!

DON’T DO IT!!!

Contact InformationDan Fimbianti

dmf5043@psu.edu

Emily Stumbrisecs5053@psu.edu