<p>Anyone been to the College of engineering orientation? Especially that first event, the "lively introduction...with Dean" etc etc Welcome Program? Is it necessary? Is it even useful?</p>
<p>Not to answer the specific question, but to give a piece of general advice, go to every meet and greet possible. They are ways to make friends with other freshman who are also very eager to make friends. They are a chance to make friends beyond your dorm floor.</p>