Success begins with building a strong support group. The Community for Engineering Learning and Living (CELL) is a residential first-year experience program that makes building a support network easier for students by housing them together in the SJSU Campus Village, where they immerse themselves in all aspects of engineering life and get to know their peers. Throughout the semester there are facilitated study groups, tutoring, academic support services and social events.
In addition to filling out an application with the Davidson College of Engineering, interested students must also file an application with University Housing at www.housing.sjsu.edu.
Space is limited. Apply early!
Eligibility:
- Be an entering engineering freshman for Fall 2010 semester.
- Complete and submit an online application with the College of Engineering.
- Submit an application to University Housing.
- Register for classes according to your cohort class schedule which will be provided during the registration session on the second day of the freshman orientation.
Requirements:
- Register and remain in Engineering 8 or Engineering 10 course during your first semester (for freshmen).
- Attend academic advising workshops and tutoring/study groups on a regular basis.
- Meet with an advisor every three to four weeks for the entire academic school year.
- Participate in Campus Village residential programs and CELL monthly community meetings.
- Participate in facilitated study groups (e.g. (i.e. Algebra/Trig, Pre-Calculus, Calculus) by trained facilitators.
- Participate in workshops facilitated by industry or faculty covering the various topics in engineering (e.g. latest technology, research, job opportunities) and networking with other students and professionals who are involved in engineering (e.g. HP, Lockheed Martin, IBM, engineering societies like SWE, BASE, and SOLES).
- Learn strategies and techniques to manage engineering workload and lifestyle successfully (e.g. team building activities, ice breakers, time management, study skills, etc.).
Benefits:
For additional information about this community, please contact Linda Ortega at linda.ortega@sjsu.edu.
