UK and Ireland Scholarship Sessions

Ever thought about studying abroad in the UK?

Interested in pursuing a graduate degree outside of the United States?

Come hear about a number of incredible opportunities for Engineers to pursue graduate study in the UK and Ireland.

Wed 4/15 at 4pm in Wilsdorf 200

Monday 4/20 at 4pm in the Special Collections Library Room 314

 Sponsored by the Center for Undergraduate Excellence.

Questions? Email Andrus Ashoo at Andrus@virginia.edu

Research Opportunities

Have you thought about getting involved in research but aren't sure where to start? Have you heard about scholarships and fellowships but don't know what they're looking for in the application?

The Center for Undergraduate Excellence is putting on a workshop to cover what these awards are and how you can improve your application for these opportunities.

Come check it out in Wilsdorf 200, tomorrow night, Thursday, April 9 at 5:30 pm.

Questions? Email Andrus Ashoo at Andrus@virginia.edu

UVA Summer Session

Looking for a way to stay in Charlottesville this summer? 

Participate in Summer Session at UVA! 

Several engineering-related courses will take place during these sessions, including courses on probability, statistics, artificial intelligence, statics, and computer game design. Summer Session also offers Science, Technology, and Society (STS) courses that cover the humanities requirement for engineering students, including Utopias and Society, Science Fiction and the Future, Engineering Practice, and Engineering Ethics. Visit the Summer Session website to browse full listings of courses and instructors. 

Registration begins on April 13 for 3^rd and 4^th years, and April 14 for 1^st and 2^nd years.

Summer Session Dates:

Session I: May 18 – June 13

Session II: June 15 – July 11

Session III: July 13 – August 7

Eight Week Session: June 15 – August 7

Summer Session Website:  http://summer.virginia.edu/

Spring Semester Deadlines

Don't forget these important deadlines this semester:

Add/Drop/Withdrawal Deadlines

March 3: DROP deadline for SEAS courses

March 18: WITHDRAWAL deadline for all courses

March 22: Major Application Deadline for first year SEAS students (first years have received an email)

SEAS faculty do not have the authority to waive, modify, or otherwise change the add, drop, or withdrawal deadlines, nor can they change final exam dates.

Academic Calendar

March 7-15: Spring Recess

Advising for Fall 2015 classes will be in late March and early April, with registration happening in the 2nd and 3rd weeks of April.

April 29; May 3, 6: Reading Days

6 Reasons Why You Should Go to the Career Fair

You may be asking yourself if it's worth ironing your nice shirt and wearing some fancy shoes over to the Engineering Career Fair on Tuesday or Wednesday this week. Of course it is! And here's why:

1. Market research.
Find out who made the trek to Grounds to hire UVA students. They might have a history of hiring Virginia alums. They may even be a fellow 'Hoo! Learn about companies who are looking for your skill set and find out what positions are open there.

2. Meet recruiters in a less formal setting.
Meeting company reps at a career fair can be much less stressful than coming into the office for an interview. Take advantage of the environment and feel free to ask a lot of questions. Speaking of which...

3. Ask Questions!
Particularly if you're a First or Second Year, you can ask recruiters what they look for most in candidates. What do they think you're missing from your resume? Do you need more leadership experience? Specific technical skills? You can also ask about company culture, industry demands, and how your knowledge could be applied outside of higher education.

4. Get a professional headshot for LinkedIn.
Get your photograph taken for FREE at the LinkedIn photo booth.

5. Practice your elevator pitch. 
What makes you unique? What are you passionate about? Why should someone hire you?! Your elevator pitch isn't going to be perfect the first time you deliver it. As you practice, you'll be able to make a better first impression.

6. Get an interview.
This is the name of the game. Find companies that interest you, make connections with recruiters, and exchange information so you can follow up with them.

Academic Deadlines

Welcome back to Grounds!

Take note of some important deadlines for this semester:

Add Deadline: Jan 26
College Drop Deadline: Jan 27
Engineering Drop Deadline: March 3
Withdraw Deadline: March 18

Major Application Deadline: March 22

(add deadlines to your google calendar by clicking + Google Calendar in the bottom right) 

UVA Academic Calendar