Transfer Student Orientation

Welcome to Duffield Engineering Orientation! Explore the Fall 2026 transfer student orientation schedule details on this page.
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Monday, August 17, 2026

  • No Duffield Engineering Programming

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

  • Student Welcome Activities and Resource Fair

    (For students, parents, and families)

    Time: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
    Location: Duffield Hall Atrium

    Incoming Engineering students and their families are invited to visit resource tables from various Engineering Student Services and Undergraduate Program offices, such as Advising, the Office of Inclusive Excellence, Leadership, Career Services, and Project Teams.

    Meet faculty, staff, and fellow students from Duffield Engineering and engage in fun community building activities with other incoming engineers.  Families welcome before the Family Briefing.

  • Family Briefing

    (For parents and families – we kindly ask that students attend the Student Welcome Activities and Resource Fair during this time)

    Time: 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
    Location: Statler Auditorium

    Join the Dean of Duffield Engineering, the Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, the Associate Dean of Student Services, and Duffield Engineering panelists to learn about the college’s undergraduate programs and student support resources.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

  • No Duffield Engineering Programming

Thursday, August 20, 2026

  • In-person Drop-In Hours with Engineering Advising

    Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
    Location: Rhodes Hall, Room 180

    Optional – drop-in for quick, 5-10 minute questions regarding your fall class schedule.

  • Engineering MATH CASE

    MATH 1910 – Calculus for Engineers and/or MATH 1920 – Multivariable Calculus for Engineers

    Time: 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
    Location: Olin Hall, Room 155

    This is an optional advanced standing exam for Engineering students who are seeking to earn credit for MATH 1910: Calculus for Engineers and/or MATH 1920: Multivariable Calculus for Engineers. No calculators allowed. Highly encouraged for students with a score of “4” on the AP Calculus BC exam.

    Students should register for one or both exams. More information to come!

Friday, August 21, 2026

  • In-person Drop-In Hours with Engineering Advising

    Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
    Location: Rhodes Hall, Room 180

    Optional – drop-in for quick, 5-10 minute questions regarding your fall class schedule.

  • Transfer Welcome Lunch

    Time: 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
    Location: Upson Hall, Room 116 (Upson Lounge)

    Hear from Engineering Advising regarding getting started at Cornell.  There will be a panel of student services representatives and current Engineering transfer students to answer your questions!

    Enjoy lunch and meet and mingle with other incoming transfer students as well as department representatives and faculty.

Monday, August 24, 2026

First day of classes!

  • In-person Drop-In Hours with Engineering Advising

    Time: 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
    Location: Rhodes Hall, Room 180

    Optional – for quick, 5-10 minute questions regarding your fall class schedule.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

  • In-person Drop-In Hours with Engineering Advising

    Time: 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
    Location: Rhodes Hall, Room 180

    Optional – for quick, 5-10 minute questions regarding your fall class schedule.