U I C

College of Engineering

Online Handbook for

Engineering Orientation (ENGR100)

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

                                                                                                                                               

Section  1               Welcome to Engineering 100

                                    History and Mission of the Course                                                       

                                    Important Sources of Information                                                         

 

Section  2               The Big Picture-University of Illinois, Your Campus, and the College of Engineering

                                    Organization Chart of the University of Illinois                                       

                                    Organization Chart of the College of Engineering                                  

                                    Phone/Web Directory of Engineering Faculty

                                    Campus Conveniences - From Banking to Video Rental              

           

Section  3               Academic Policies and Procedures

                                    Advising                                                                                              

                                    Registration                                                                                         

                                    Program Changes (Adding/Dropping Courses)                                                 

                                    Withdrawing from the University                                                          

                                    Auditing Courses                                                                                 

                                    Grades                                                                                                

                                    Proficiency Examinations                                                                      

                                    Requirements for the Degree                                                                

                                       (includes performance standards, minor areas of study,

                                       repeating courses, calculating GPAs, the deficit point system,

                                       drop information, ethical standards, petitions, etc.)                    

 

Section  4               Introduction to Student Computing

                                    How to Subscribe to Engineering News                                                           

 

Section  5               Campus Resources and Support Programs

                                    The University Library System                                                             

                                    Campus Resources

                                                                                                                                               

Section  6               Special Programs

                                    Co‑Op                                                                                                

                                    EXPO                                                                                                 

                                    Honors College                                                                                   

                                    MERRP                                                                                              

                                    NASA Program                                                                                  

                                    Student Leadership Weekend                                                              

                                    STEP Program                                                                                    

                                    Study Abroad                                                                                      

 

Section  7               The Other Half of Your College Education

                                    Student Organizations (includes officer's e-mail addresses)                    

                                    National Society Information

                                    College of Engineering Volunteer Opportunities                                                

 

Section 8                Honors, Scholarships, and Awards

                                    College and University Honors                                                             

                                    Scholarships and Awards                                                                     

                                    Office of Special Scholarship Programs                                                

                       

Section 9                Becoming A Successful UIC Graduate

                                    Career Services                                                                                   

                                    Career Services Calendar 2002-2003                                                  

                                    Useful Websites for Exploring Career Options…

                                    The Graduate School Option                                                               

                                    Useful Websites for Graduate School Information                                             

 

Section 10              Last, But Not Least...

                                    Convocation                                                                                        

                                    PE licensure                                                                                                     

                                    Alumni Associations                                                                             

                                    The National Society of Professional Engineers' Code of Ethics   

                                    The NSPE Code of Ethics Engineer's Creed                                                    

                                    Tips for Writing  a Resume                                                                   

                                    Sample Resume for Freshman Student                                                 

                                    Sample Resume for Transfer Student                                                    

                                    Academic Plan Worksheet  

                                    Nondiscrimination Statement

                                    Public Formal Grievance Procedures

 

 

 

Disclaimer: This ENGR 100 Course Handbook provides simple and easy to follow explanations of formal rules and regulations that are often complex. Any statement contained here in will not supersede the original rules and regulations described in the current Undergraduate Catalog or other applicable formal documents.

 

 

 

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