Engineering Launch

*Engineering Launch, the College of Engineering & Applied Science's college orientation, isÌýmandatory for new first year engineering students.Ìý

Engineering Launch: Our College Day

Engineering Launch Schedule:Ìý

See the schedules below for each semester. to see a bit of what Launch will look and feel like.Ìý

Ìý CHECK-IN

You must check in for Engineering Launch, this is the only way to receive your personalized schedule! We do not post sessions details or locations online!

  • Sunday, August 16: 2pm-5pm, Oniuka Hall Lobby
  • Monday, August 17:Ìý2pm-5pm, Oniuka Hall Lobby
  • Tuesday, August 18: 10am-1pm, Oniuka Hall Lobby

Tuesday, August 18, 12:30pm-3pm: Engineering Launch Day #1

  • Engineering Connections Welcome BBQ
    • Meet other students in the College of Engineering & Applied Science
    • Learn about College & Campus resources at the Info FairÌý
    • Play games, have fun & make new connections!Ìý
  • Campus Events:
    • 4pm: 1st Floor Meetings
    • 7:30pm-8:00pm: Welcome to Our Herd, CU Events Center
    • 8pm-10:30pm: Ralphie’s RodeoÌýÌý

Wednesday, August 19, 8am-4pm: Engineering Launch Day #2

  • College Day Schedule
    • Engineering Connections & College Orientation
    • Engineering Class Photo
    • Meet Your Major
    • Academic Success Sessions
  • Campus Events:
    • 7pm-8pm: CU Kick Off & ‘29 Class PhotoÌý
    • 8:30pm-10:30pm: Outdoor Film

Other First Week Events:Ìý

  • Thursday, August 20: First Day of Classes
  • Friday, August 21: Neighborhood Block Parties @ 8pmÌýÌý

You will start the day on central campus with New Student & Family Programs, you can find those details here. After lunch (provided) a Journey Leader will guide you to the next location.Ìý

Room locations are not posted online, you must Check-In at the location noted in the New Student & Family Programs schedule in the morning to receive the full schedule.Ìý

  • 1pm-2:15pm:
    • College Welcome
      • Speaker:Kurt Maute, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
    • How Not to Get Replaced by AI
      • Speaker: Diane Sieber, Associate Professor in Herbst Program for Engineering, Ethics & Society
    • Academic Success in Engineering: Getting Started at a New Institution
    • College of Engineering Resources: an Overview for First Year Students, Transfer Students, and Families
  • 2:15pm-4pm:
    • Academic Advising
      • Your assigned academic advisor will be available to answer questions and help make any last minute adjustments to your schedule.Ìý

Pre-Arrival Trips (for fall-start students only)
If you are participating a pre-arrival trip, such as CU In the Rockies or one of our Engineering RAP communities, please follow the guidelines noted in your specific move-in schedule sent by the Housing Office.Ìý

Marching Band, ROTC, Athletics (for fall-start students only):Ìý

If you are in the marching band or other special programs like ROTC or Athletics, you may have rehearsal/meetings/practice the week before classes start. All new first year students must attend their college welcome day (we call this Engineering Launch), in full, most importantly the Meet Your Major session. Marching Band, ROTC, and Athletics programs are aware of this requirement and will allow you to miss rehearsal/practice/meetings. If you are hearing conflicting information from your specific program, stop by the Check In area in Onizuka Hall during move-in (times listed above) or email engconnections@colorado.edu.Ìý

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