Jump Start Your Third Year

Jump Start Your 3rd Year (JS3)

All students in the entering freshman class of 2024 are strongly encouraged to participate in Jump Start Your Third-Year meeting in their intended School during the 2025-2026 academic year. We hope this connection will help facilitate progress in your degree and support in the development of your educational goals.

All students intending to pursue an engineering degree should participate in an activity that introduces them to career-oriented resources. That career can be going into industry or continuing into higher education. We would like you to consider who can assist you in reaching these goals. See more information on options to attend below.

Below are suggested activities we strongly encourage you to complete for your Jump Start 3^rd Year:

1. Complete a Graduation Plan on MyDegreePath:
   • Create a graduation plan through MyDegreePath which includes all your remaining graduation requirements (with technical electives).
     • See checklists and flowcharts here as a guide
     • Here is a step-by-step documentation on how to use MyDegreePath
     • Here is a video on how to use MyDegreePath plan
   • Make sure your plan
     • Is starred as your favorite on MyDegreePath
     • Is up-to-date.
     • Complete with technical electives selected.
   • You are expected to complete your graduation plan before scheduling an appointment.
2. Attend one career-related event hosted by
   • • Center for Career & Professional Advancement (i.e., Meet-ups, complete the career assessment, and meet with a counselor),
     • Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center, and
     • Study Abroad Program (i.e., info session),
     • or speak to a faculty member about your career/future aspirations,
     • Attend and ask questions at a Graduate Students’ Defense.
     • Attend a conference, webinar, TEDTalks or a career-oriented event not listed above.
     • Watch Open House Videos
   • Please be prepared to discuss this further with your academic advisor.
3. Schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor  
   • To schedule after you have completed steps 1 and 2 above.
     • Click here for an appointment with your academic advisor
     • This will be a 30-minute appointment.
     • Be prepared to discuss your future goals.
     • After your appointment, your advisor will email you with comments on your graduation plan.
   • During non-peak times, come in during walk-ins.