TRANSFER STUDENT VISIT DAYSWe know you might like to visit campus for either the first time or one more time before

you make your decision. While we are unable to host visitors on campus at this time, we

have created a virtual campus visit experience just for transfer students. Check out the

opportunities to connect with other incoming students and register today...

REGISTER:For more information visit:

TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATIONOrientation is NOT the same thing as a visit day - it is a vital part of getting ready to be an ISU

engineering student. When you attend orientation, you will have a meeting with your academic

advisor where you register for your first semester’s classes. Sign up now if you have been

accepted to continue your studies at Iowa State in spring 2021. After you accept your offer of

admission, orientation information and registration details are sent to you. Be prepared to attend

orientation by...

http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/visit/

1) Knowing which engineering major you want to pursue.

2) Taking the online ALEKS math assessment prior to orientation, if required.

https://www.admissions.iastate.edu/visit/virtual_visit.php

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You will receive additional information from

New Student Programs about orientation options once you accept your offer of admission.

https://www.admissions.iastate.edu/orientation/

Orientation programs are currently being held online.

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Iowa State Student Organization Highlight:

Solidworks and CAD Club

Solidworks and CAD Club

The Solidworks and CAD Club has the purpose of providing students with practice in CAD.

Focusing mostly on Solidworks, but also includes AutoCAD, Inventor, and more. There are also

networking opportunities between members and companies that come once or twice during the

semester to talk about how work using CAD and its importance. Also, If a member shows interest

and participation during the academic year, the student will receive practice and a free code to take

the CSWA exam (and in the following year CSWP). The club welcomes members of all skill levels

and with experience in any CAD and programming software. We have our meetings once every

two weeks and have activities for everyone (Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert). Please join the

Solidworks and CAD club for more information:

Website: https://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/solidworksclub

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Company Highlight:

Buildertrend

Buildertrend Company OverviewBuildertrend is the No. 1, cloud-based construction project

management software trusted by homebuilders, remodelers

and specialty contractors. Since 2006, we have empowered

the construction industry with a better way to build. It all

started with two brothers and a friend. Jeff Dugger, Steve

Dugger and Dan Houghton built the company around a simple

mission: to change the way the world builds. Today, our team

has grown to more than 500. This team includes our Customer

Success, Sales and Engineering departments, as well as

Support Functions, including Marketing, Talent Acquisition,

Human Resources, Finance, Legal Corporate Development

and Data Science. Together, we provide nearly 1 million

industry professionals a better way to run their business and a

better way for their clients and networks to experience the

construction process.

Buildertrend has a winning culture. Here are some of our

most recent honors:

• Named to Inc. magazine’s list of Best Workplaces in 2020.

• The #1 position in the Best Places to Work Omaha contest in

2019 & 2020.

• Recipient of American Business Awards Customer Service

Department of the Year in 2019 & 2020.

• Finalist for The North American Inspiring Workplaces Award

in 2019 & 2020.

• CODiE Award finalist for Best Project Management Solution

Over time, Buildertrend – headquartered in Omaha, Neb. – has

become the gold standard for construction tech. With our

cutting-edge software, we’ve helped construction

professionals in more than 100 countries complete 2 million

jobs on deadline and on budget. Our all-in-one solution

provides builders the tools they need to oversee every step of

the construction process, from pre-sales and scheduling to

finances and customer management.

We are proud to offer award-winning training and

support – it’s unlimited and available to all our

customers. The more we grow, the more

committed we’ve become to our clients and the

belief that even the best can get better.

What is Buildertrend looking for when hiring and engineering intern/full-time employee?When we look for an intern or full-time employee,

we always say “we hire 10s.” What that means is

someone who is a team player with a good

attitude. We’re looking for those who possess an

ability to learn and grow in an always-changing

environment, along with exceptional

communication skills and technical knowledge.

The Buildertrend culture is built on accountability,

transparency and a never-ending drive to be the

best. To be on the Buildertrend team is to trust

the person next to you, celebrate our successes

together and never stop improving. If you can

bring this to our organization, along with the

technical skill required in the role, you’d be a great

fit at Buildertrend.

ON FACEBOOK?Join our E-APP Facebook group to stay connected to what's going

on in the College of Engineering and across the Iowa State

University campus. Highlights include events, awards, class

projects, and competitions. We'll try to post new items at least

once each week.

TRANSFER ADMISSION PROCESS CHECKLISTKeep up on important deadlines -- stay on track by following the

guidelines recommended on the transfer application checklist. As

an E-APP member, you are one step closer to being admitted to

Iowa State, but you must still officially apply for admission. You can

complete that first step as early as one year in advance of your

intended ISU start date.

https://www.admissions.iastate.edu/transfer/checklist.php

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What Engineering Division(s) does Buildertrend hire?• Electrical Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Software Engineering

• Agricultural Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering with

Simulink/Modeling background

• Computer Science

Company Highlight:

Buildertrend

What engineering challenges does Buildertrend face?Some of the largest challenges we face at Buildertrend

is scaling our platform due to growth, providing an

industry-leading design and user experience in our

product. We are accomplishing this all while keeping a

stable and secure environment that is integral in

supporting our customers’ businesses.

To do this effectively, we need to find the right people to

join our team. We are growing as a company and are

looking to surround our team of highly talented software

engineers with other bright professionals who like to

solve tough problems.