FYE
First-Year Experiences
Welcome First-Year and Transfer students! The College of Engineering believes it's vital to welcome you into our campus community, and give you the tools to successfully navigate your first year on campus. Each month, we host a variety of events and workshops targeted to help you connect with other students, while learning tips and tricks to thrive at The Beach.
Browse our monthly opportunities below. Please if you鈥檇 like to meet with our First-Year Coordinator.
Spring 2026 Events:
Thursday, February 5th | Time: 1-3pm | Location: EN2 鈥 302D (Tutoring Center):
First Year and Transfer Students 鈥淲elcome Back & Snack鈥 鈥 Drop by the COE Tutoring Center (EN2-302D) to meet the First Year Coordinator and grab a free snack!Friday, February 15th | Time: 11-1pm | Location: VEC Courtyard:
First Year and Transfer Students 鈥淔riendship Bracelet Making鈥 鈥 Celebrate Valentine鈥檚 Day by making friendship bracelets and new friends in the VEC Courtyard (all materials and snacks provided).
- Thursday, February 26th | Time: 2-3pm | Location: CAPS Center (Brotman Hall):
First Year and Transfer Students 鈥淚nternational Student Workshop鈥 鈥 Join a CAPS counselor for this session to discuss the challenges of being an international student in the CAPS Center (Brotman Hall)
- Thursday, March 5th | Time: 12-1pm | Location: EN2-304:
First Year and Transfer Students 鈥淭ransfer Student Workshop鈥 鈥 Attend this workshop in the Engineering Student Success Center (ESSC) EN2 -304 to learn more about making sure your transfer credits correctly translated to required classes and learn tips for succeeding in your first year at 色中色.
- Tuesday, March 17th | Time: 12-2pm | Location: EN2 鈥 302D (Tutoring Center):
First Year and Transfer Students 鈥淟ucky Charms鈥 鈥 Drop by the COE Tutoring Center (EN2 鈥 302D) to make a lucky bag charm and meet fellow first year & transfer students!
- Friday, March 20th | Time: 12-2pm | Location: VEC Courtyard:
First Year and Transfer Students 鈥淟ego of Stress鈥 鈥 Stop by the VEC Courtyard to design and create Lego masterpieces to de-stress.
- Thursday, March 26th | Time: 2-3pm | Location: ECS 304:
First Year and Transfer Students 鈥淔inancial Literacy鈥 鈥 Join us in ECS 304 to listen to a guest speaker from Basic Needs speak about how to budget and make the most of your money.
- Thursday, April 9th | Time: 2-3pm | Location: ECS 304:
First Year and Transfer Students 鈥淛ob Hunting & LinkedIn鈥 鈥 Learn about how to effectively search for Internships and craft an eye-catching LinkedIn profile in ECS 304.
- Tuesday, April 14th | Time: 12-1pm | Location: ECS 304:
First Year and Transfer Students 鈥淎voiding the Sophomore Slump鈥 鈥 Join us in ECS 304 to connect with the COE Graduation Specialist to hear tips and tricks on how to avoid the sophomore slump.
- Thursday, April 23rd | Time: 2-3pm | Location: Zoom:
First Year and Transfer Students 鈥淥vercoming Failure鈥 鈥 Join us for a Zoom session to learn about how to fall forward and learn from your mistakes.
Fall 2025 Events: Fall 2025 Events Flyer
- Thursday, October 23rd | Time: 12-2pm | Location: EN2 鈥 302D (Tutoring Center):
First Year and Transfer Student Pizza Party 鈥 Come by for some FREE PIZZA and meet me in the COE Tutoring Center (EN2-302D).
- Friday, October 31st | Time: 1-4pm | Location: EN2 鈥 302D (Tutoring Center):
Spooky Keychain Making 鈥 Stop by for free Halloween candy, new friends, and make a keychain/bag charm in the COE Tutoring Center (EN2-302D).
- November 13th | Time: 2-3pm | Location: ECS 304:
I am hosting Finish the Semester Strong, an interactive workshop where I help students check their course progress and create an actionable plan moving forward.
- November 19th | Time: 11-3pm | Location: EN2 鈥 302D (Tutoring Center):
I am co-hosting Friendsgiving at the COE Tutoring Center. We will be providing a light lunch for students and having them complete 鈥淟eaves of Gratitude鈥 to reflect on what they are grateful for before Thanksgiving Break.
