Frequently Asked Questions

QWill university be really hard?
Only if you don't go to any Frosh Week events!
QAre these events only for first year students?
No, these are for any and all year-level students, but are targeted towards first year Engineering students.
QDo I need to pay/register to come to Frosh Week?
The only event you need to sign up for is Frosh Retreat, which costs $100 and can be done on the Retreat page. All other Frosh events are free and open to everyone!
QHow can I buy a Red?
Reds and all Engineering paraphernalia are sold at Red Sales in the Cheeze. Check the Red Sales door for hours, and stay tuned for a new E-Store!
QHow can I get involved?
There are several opportunities available within the EUS - including the PP Council entirely made of first years, as well as a few open ex-officio positions. For a full list of opportunities, talk to a friendly EUS exec!
QWho has ALL the answers, and where can I ask my questions?
QWhat is tanking?
Tanking is an optional, fun engineering tradition where the Tankee is tossed into a pool of water by his/her friends after a series of joke charges are read. It's both a spirited spectacle and a way to show playful banter between fellow engineers. After the tanking has been initiated you have 24 h to prepare for this age-old ceremony! Doesn't sound like fun to you? Don't worry, nobody gets tanked if they don't want to be! Forced tankings are not cool and not tolerated.
QHow can I find help with my courses?
The EUS offers tutoring for first year courses. Check in with the VP Academic for courses and times.
QWho the hell are we?!
Find out on Imagine Day!

Frosh Retreat Questions

QHow crazy is Frosh Retreat?
If the craziness of Frosh Retreat was put into a just born kitten, it would spontaneously turn into a thousand hungry lions. Of course, they'd be very fun lions.
QHow do I register for Frosh Retreat?
It's easy! Just visit our Frosh Retreat Page and click on the registration link.
QI've registered for the Retreat: is there anything else I need to do?
If you've paid in full, then you're all set! We'll have a Frosh Retreat orientation in Week 2 that you'll need to attend, and we'll send you an email with the details for that. Otherwise, just show up for the pre-retreat BBQ on Friday with all the necessary supplies!
QWhat do I need to bring to Frosh Retreat?
Make sure you bring:
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Pillow
  • Change of Clothes
  • Bathing Suit (optional)
  • Flashlight
  • Sense of Adventure
QI registered to pay by cash. How do I make payment?
If you've registered to pay by cash, then look for any EUS Executive or Spirit Committee member. All of them know how to process your payment, and ensure that you hold on to your booking.
QWill I have to miss any classes to attend Frosh Retreat?
You shouldn't! Pretty much every first year class finishes by Friday afternoon, and we don't leave for Retreat until 5 or 6 pm on Friday.
QI want to go to Frosh Retreat, but it says there aren't any tickets left!
Frosh Retreat tends to sell out quickly! Even if we've sold out, there's still a chance you can come! Visit our Frosh Retreat Page and look for the link to the waitlist registration in the registration widget there. If anyone cancels their reservation, you could still get in!