Out of Class Experiences

Out of Class Experiences (OCEs) are designed to help students gain a better picture of the variety of careers available in each engineering discipline. OCEs represent 5% of the final grade in all Freshman Engineering courses. No one can be exempt from the OCE requirement.

Completing the OCE Requirement

There are several different types of OCEs:

• Department Visitation (DV) - Freshman Engineering sponsored visitations of the different engineering majors.
• Student Success Seminars - Seminars that are designed to introduce students to new academic success strategies. This includes topics like time management and study skills.
• General Out of Class Experience - Any engineering related activity that takes place outside of class (not including projects or activities that are already part of your grade).

While the Freshman Engineering Program will annouce DVs and other general OCEs, it is recommended that students actively seek out engineering programs and events on their own.

To receive credit for an OCE, students must bring an OCE form with them to the event, fill out the form, and submit it in the Engineering Learning Center unless otherwise specified at the event.

OCE Course Requirements

All students in ENGR 199 or 293 are required to attend 3 Out of Class Experiences, and those in ENGR 100, 101, 102, 103 and CHE 102 are required to attend 5 Out of Class Experiences throughout the semester. Students who are in two or more of these classes must attend a maximum of 8 events. It is each student's responsibility to find and attend these. Instructors may require students to attend specific OCE events.

OCE Credit

Attendance is tracked for Out of Class Experiences by the Freshman Engineering Office. You can check your Out of Class Experience Attendance anytime online. It is the responsibility of the student to periodically check the attendance record to ensure accuracy.

OCE Opportunities - Spring 2013

• CEMR Student Organizations:You can obtain one OCE credit for participating in CEMR student groups organizations. You can obtain one OCE credit by attending at least three meetings or participating in one event sponsored by the group. To receive the credit, you must have a group leader or administrator sign your OCE form to confirm that you participated.
• Events listed on the Department of Mathematics Colloquia Schedule:
  http://www.math.wvu.edu/colloquia
• Events listed on Tomchin Planetarium Events: http://planetarium.wvu.edu/home/mountaineer-skies-2013
• Events listed on the Office of Retention and Research: SORTS (Students On the Road To Success) Series! http://retention.wvu.edu/star_workshop_series

You can find the OCE and Study Lab policies here.

You can find a list of OCE events that will occur throughout the semester here.

Upcoming OCE Events (Updated 04/22/2013):

04/22/2013 - Getting Ready for Finals

Day : Monday, April 22nd, 2013

Time : 5:00 PM

Location: Downtown Library Room. 104

Presenter: Rachel Allinder

Description: Having trouble preparing for tests? Could it be you just dont know where to start to prepare? See what you can do to prepare for exams and maximize your study time!

*****You must come with an OCE form to receive credit, complete and get it signed at presentation and return to ESB-G11L to get credit***

04/22/2013 - Cyberphysical Systems: a New Frontier of Engineering Science

Day : Monday, April 22nd, 2013

Time : 4:00 PM

Location : ESB, G-102

Presenter : Yaser Fallah

Description : The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering will host a seminar on Monday, April 22, at 4 p.m., in G102 ESB. Yaser Fallah, assistant professor in the Lane Department, will give a talk entitled, "Cyberphysical Systems: A New Frontier of Engineering Science."

For more information: http://csee.wvu.edu/~mvalenti/seminars/fallah-spring-2013.html
*****You must come with an OCE form to receive credit, complete and get it signed at presentation and return to ESB-G11L to get credit***

04/26/2013 - Bioartificial Materials for Cell Delivery and Tissue Repair

Day : Friday, April 26th, 2013

Time : 9:30 A.M

Location : ESB 801

Presenter : Andres J. Garcia

Description : The Department of Chemical Engineering will host the Mylan Seminar on Friday, April 26, at 9:30 a.m., in ESB 801. Andres J. Garcia, from the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech, will present, "Bioartificial Materials for Cell Delivery and Tissue Repair." Refreshments will be served at 9:15 a.m.

For more information: http://www.che.statler.wvu.edu/news/news-details.php?item=1806
*****You must come with an OCE form to receive credit, complete and get it signed at presentation and return to ESB-G11L to get credit***