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 2023, so be sure to check back often.
Campus Orientations
College Orientations and Requirements
Department and Program Orientations
Campus Orientations
Graduate School Orientation | Tuesday, Aug. 22
All incoming graduate students are invited to join the Graduate School for a day of informational sessions and opportunities to connect with faculty, staff and other students. You can choose either a morning or afternoon session. More details will be available in late June.
More Information
International Student Orientation | Monday, Aug. 21
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 Sunday, Aug. 20, and Monday, Aug. 21.
ISSS Website
College Orientations & Requirements
The following sessions are mandatory for students in the College of Engineering and Applied Science:
Engineering TA/RA Graduate Student Orientation
To welcome you to the college and help you get to know your fellow graduate students, we have organized a virtual event for all incoming students receiving TA or RA appointments. This mandatory orientation will provide you with information to facilitate your transition into our graduate programs.
- Date: Tuesday, Aug. 22
- Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
- Place: Contact your graduate program advisor for Zoom information
- Questions? Contact Meredith Canode
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: Aug. 23-25 (pick one session)
- Times: 3-5 p.m.
- Location: Online (Zoom)
Register for the Exam
Once you register, you will receive an email with a confirmed test time and Zoom instructions. You may be asked to take the test on a date after Aug. 19.
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. This is a two-credit, 10-week course that meets twice weekly. The 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. The CTL also offers opportunities for graduate teacher certification and for professional development certification.
Department and Program Orientations
- All Aerospace Engineering Sciences Graduate Students
Aug. 23, 8:30 - 11 a.m.
Location: AERO 120
- Aerospace Engineering Sciences PhD Students
Aug. 23, 11 a.m. - noon
Location: AERO 120
- Aerospace Engineering Master's Professional Master's and BAM Students
Aug. 23, 11 a.m. - noon
Location: AERO 111
- ATLAS
Aug. 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: ATLAS Black Box, B2 level
Contact: Ruscha Cohen
- Biomedical Engineering PhD Students
Aug. 24, 9 - 11 a.m. (orientation)
Aug. 24, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (lunch)
Location: DLC 1B70
Contact: Jacq Thomas
- Biomedical Engineering Master's Students
Aug. 24, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (lunch)
Aug. 24, 1 - 3 p.m. (orientation)
Location: DLC 1B70
Contact: Jacq Thomas
- Chemical and Biological Engineering
Aug. 18, 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: JSCBB, Room E1B11
Contact: Dominique de Vangel
- Civil and Architectural Engineering
Aug. 24, 9 a.m. – noon
Location: KOBL 352
Contact: Deanne Sylvester
- Computer Science International Students
Aug. 22, 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: DLC 1B70
Contact: Rajshree Shrestha
- Computer Science PhD
Aug. 23, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: ECES 112
Contact: Rajshree Shrestha
- Computer Science Network Engineering MS
Aug. 23, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: ECES 114
Contact: Sara Freix
- Computer Science MS and MSCPS
Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m. - noon
Location: ECCR 265 (in person)
Contact: Rajshree Shrestha, Bridget Dooney or Sara Freix
- Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering - Master's Students
Aug. 23
- 10 - 11 a.m. (Zoom): General presentation on master's degree requirements
- 11 a.m. - noon (Zoom): Meet with program faculty
- Noon - 1 p.m. (Zoom): Current MS student panel
Contact: Adam Sadoff
- Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering - PhD Students
- Starting June 12: Orientation video and other resources posted on departmental Canvas, incoming PhDs can set individual appointments with Lori to discuss their PhD goals and questions
- Aug. 23, noon - 1:30 p.m. in ECEE 1B32: Meet your PhD peers! Lunch with second-year PhD students
Contact: Lori Meehan
- Engineering Management
See Graduate School Orientation and Campus International Student Orientation
For specific questions or appointments, contact Kendra Thibeault
- Environmental Engineering Program PhD & MS Students
Aug. 23, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., orientation and lunch
Location: SEEC C120
Contact: Deanne Sylvester
- Materials Science and Engineering
TBD
Contact: Valeriia Kim
- Mechanical Engineering PhD
Aug. 23, 9 a.m. - noon (orientation) - ECCR 150
Aug. 23, Noon - 1:30 p.m. (lunch) - ECCR 1B40
Contact: Anna Guy
- Mechanical Engineering MS and BAM Students
Aug. 23, Noon - 1:30 p.m. (lunch) - ECCR 1B40
Aug. 23, 1:30 - 4 p.m. (orientation) - ECCR 200
Locations: TBD
Contact: Megan Varra
