The Engineering Community is designed to enrich the educational environment for first-year engineering students. Programs and services have been specifically designed with the engineering student in mind. Academic supports include math, writing, and chemistry tutoring. Special events and activities expose the student to the field of engineering.
Students receive a wireless lap top computer to use.
Students interact with faculty at planned events, during study sessions and informally at the cafeteria. Summary of Facilities and Facilities Budget Bates House is a high rise residence hall housing 400 first-year students and 90 graduate students. The first year floors have double rooms with community baths. The graduate floors are single rooms with community baths. Common areas include a classroom, computer lab, large social room, game room, and cafeteria.