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FreshmenWELCOME,AGGIE ENGINEERS!
3rd in the nation in research expendituresCONSISTENTLYRANKED TOP 107012.1 million9024730100%
NATIONALLYRECOGNIZED Ranked 8th amongpublic institutionsfor undergraduateengineering
22MA JORS
14DEPARTMENTS
17 MINORS1. Aerospace Engineering2. Biomedical Engineering3. Chemical Engineering4. Computer Science5. Game Design & Development6. Electrical Engineering7. Cybersecurity8. Engineering Project Management9. Embedded Systems Integration10. Industrial Engineering11. Materials Science & Engineering12. Analysis, Design & Management ofEnergy Conservation Systems13. Control of Mechanical Systems14. Nuclear15. Radiological Health16. Petroleum17. Design and Simulation ofMechanical Systems
ENTRY TO A MA JOR When you applied, you indicated apreference for a major ETAM allows you to explore engineeringfields so that you make the mostinformed choice You will follow a common first-yearengineering curriculum Based on your performance and chosenprograms’ capacities, ETAM places you ina majorBY THE NUMBERS: 2019 Calendar Year99%Nearly all eligible engineeringstudents were placed in a major83%of eligible engineering studentswere placed in their first orsecond choice major75%of eligible engineeringstudents were placed intheir first choice major
COMMON FIRST YEAR CURRICULUM Introductory math,chemistry and physics Computer programmingand application Intro to engineeringmajors Career exploration Diversity of engineering Pathways to success
YOUR TEST SCORESMath Placement Exam 1 (MPE 1) An accurate math placement tool MPE score is the best predictor of success in your 1stmath course at Texas A&M Proper math placement improves student outcomesAdvanced Placement (AP) & InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) MPE scores are used in conjunction with AP/IBcredits to determine math placement
STRATEGIES FOR YOUR SUCCESS1. Take ownership of youreducation.Expect to study, a lot.2. Get to know your professors.3. Study in groups.4. Ask for help, early.5. We’ve got resources for you.Use them!tx.ag/engrhelp
STRATEGIES FOR YOUR SUCCESSResources: Supplemental Instruction Peer Tutoring ENGR Help Sessions Math Learning Center Academic Success Center Disability Services Academic Advisorstx.ag/engrhelp
HULLABALOO U Texas A&M’s first-year experience course Designed to help new students transition to TAMU Led by a faculty/staff instructor and peer mentor toserve as resources Small community of no more than 25 new students Most sections meet once a week for 50 minutes
HULLABALOO U REGISTRATION It is an expectation that students register for aHullabaloo U section CLEN 181 for engineering students in certainscholarship programs or other engineering programs FYEX 101 for all other engineering students
YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISORS Great teamcommitted to yoursuccess! Use your advisor,especially your firstyear. Advisors providerecommendationsand inform you ofrules andrequirements.
FIND YOURCOMMUNITYAccess & Inclusion Access & Inclusion Program Women in Engineering Program Engineering Honors Program Zachry Leadership Program First-Generation Engineering MentoringStudents Program Engineering Student Organizations“The National Society of Black Engineershas given me the opportunity to meetgreat people, strengthen my leadershipskills, and build my future.— Brittney Nelson, Class of 2020”Women in Engineering
HALLIBURTON ENGINEERINGGLOBAL PROGRAMSProgram types: Faculty-ledexperiences Semester-long Field trips InternationalinternshipsGo global!
GET INVOLVEDEngineeringEntrepreneurship ProgramEngineering Project Showcase Compete for cash prizes Invent for the Planet — The sun neversets on innovation More than 1,200 students present their projects Aggies Invent — Solve problems in 48hoursCareer Fair Entrepreneurship courses Largest student-run career fair in the nation Engineering Inc. — Start a business More than 400 companies attendInvent for the PlanetCareer FairEngineering Project Showcase
ENGR[X]Go above & beyond.
tx.ag/BYOD Technology requirements for allengineering students Ensures highest qualityeducational experience College provides IT support forrecommended devices Negotiated prices with vendors Ensure longevity of device
CONTACT USFOLLOW USZACH 481@tamuengineering(979) gineering
1. Aerospace Engineering 2. Biomedical Engineering 3. Chemical Engineering 4. Computer Science 5. Game Design & Development 6. Electrical Engineering 7. Cybersecurity 8. Engineering Project Management 9. Embedded Systems Integration 10. Industrial Engineering 11. Materials Science & Engineering
