• Dr. Steven Ridenour, Director
• steven.ridenour@temple.edu
, 1-8825
• Margie Marengo, Academic Advisor
• margarita.marengo@temple.edu
, 1-6426
• Dr. Matthew Badura, Academic Advisor
• mbadura@temple.edu
, 1-8224

• CIVIL ENGINEERING
– Environmental Engineering Option
• CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
TECHNOLOGY
• ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
– Computer Engineering Option
– Bioelectrical Engineering

• MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
–
Bioengineering Option
– Energy Systems
• ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
–
Energy Technology
– Environmental Technology
– Construction Technology
– Computer Technology

• Electrical & Computer Engineering – 7 th
Floor
• Mechanical Engineering – 6 th Floor
• Civil Engineering – 5 th Floor
• Dean’s office, advising office, and computer classrooms – 3 rd floor
• Engineering library – 2 nd floor

• Each curriculum outlines the courses required each semester
– Fall semester is on the left
– Spring semester is on the right
• Curricula must be followed closely to ensure a timely graduation
• GenEd requirements are included

• You need a “C-” or better for all GenEd classes
– You need a “C” or better for all math courses
• Some transfer credits can apply to your
GenEd requirements

• Co-op program
– A five-year program that offers professional work experience
– Students must have at least a 2.50 GPA and 12 credits at Temple
• Minors
– Mathematics, Physics, Business, and
Computer Science

• ALL engineering students have a HOLD placed on their accounts every semester before the registration period
• You must see your advisor or department to remove this HOLD
– Check with the department secretary to obtain the name of your advisor

• Meet with your advisor periodically
– Ensure that the courses you take will count toward your degree
– Make sure you will satisfy all degree requirements
• Learn about opportunities within the
College of Engineering and at Temple

• Review placement test scores
• English placement
– 0701: Intro to Academic Discourse
– 0802: College Composition

• Math placement
– Math 0701
– Math 1021
– Math 1022
Elementary Algebra
College Algebra
Precalculus
– Math 1041 Calculus I
• You can retake the math placement test once before taking a math course

• http://tucourses.temple.edu
– Lists open and closed courses
– Lists prerequisite courses and course descriptions
• http://tuportal.temple.edu
– Degree Audit Reporting System
(DARS)

• There are many organizations for engineering students
– See our website for a complete list
• Check with your department for meeting times and student leaders

• Robin Marks is our liaison for Temple’s
Career Center (2 nd Floor, Mitten Hall)
• Satellite hours held in our building
• Engineering-specific Career Fairs
• University-wide Career Fairs

• See Tamika Butler in room 349 to request a tutor for an Engineering course
• Math and Science Resource Center, 2nd floor, 1810 Liacouras Walk
• Writing Center, 2nd floor, Tuttleman Hall
• IH Lounge, 2nd floor, Anderson Hall

• Top 16% of GPAs for a given semester
– Last year’s Engineering cut-off = 3.52
– Full-time students must complete
12 semester hours (credits)
– Part-time students must complete
12 credits over an academic year

• ACADEMIC WARNING
– Most recent semester GPA is < 2.00
– Cumulative GPA is < 2.00 and you have fewer than 30 credits
• ACADEMIC PROBATION
– Cumulative GPA is < 2.00 and you have at least 30 credits

• Students who are on probation for more than one consecutive semester may be subject to dismissal
• Review the GPA requirements and dismissal policies with your advisor

• You can repeat a course once (two attempts) without permission
• You can repeat a course twice (three attempts) only with permission
• Only the highest grade will be factored into your GPA
• All other grades will remain on transcript

• If you repeat a course that you received a “D-” or better in, you won’t receive new credits when you repeat it
• If you can’t complete a course after your third attempt
– You will be dismissed if the course is a university requirement
– You will be required to choose a new major if the course is major requirement

• You can withdraw online through SSB during weeks 3 through 9
• Withdraws count as attempts
Fall 2011 Math 1042 – Withdraw
Spring 2012 Math 1042 – D+
Fall 2012 Math 1042 – Final Attempt

• You can add/drop a course during the first two weeks of a fall/spring semester
– An instructor’s signature is required to add a course during week 2
• A green card is required to register for a closed course
• Dropped courses will not appear on your final transcript

• You can request LOA for up to two consecutive semesters (summer not counted)
• You can request LOA during drop/add
• LOA students will remain on current curriculum
– Students who leave without requesting LOA will be responsible for curriculum in place when they return

• Copying the work of others is strictly prohibited at Temple University
– Penalty can range from a failing grade for that assignment to expulsion from the university
• See the online University Bulletin for more information on this and other policies