Apply to our Team

We are currently accepting upperclassmen applications. If you are passionate and excited about hands-on experience in engineering, design, or social work, join us and make waves with CUAUV!

Note: The Software subteam will review applications following the first-year recruitment timeline and not by 9/4.

Our Timeline

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Project Team Fest / Upperclassmen Application

  • 4 PM to 6 PM @ Duffield Atrium
  • Upperclassmen Application due end of the day
September 4
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Club Fest

  • 12 AM to 1:30 PM @ Arts Quad
September 13
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Information Sessions

  • Time and Location TBD
TBD
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All Applications Due

  • End of the day
October 16

FAQs

CUAUV is a student-led project team focused on designing, building, and programming autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Each year we build a new vehicle and enter it in the annual RoboSub Competition!
CUAUV welcomes students from all backgrounds and skill levels. You do not need any experience to join the team, just enthusiasm. We have a comprehensive new member education program, which will teach you everything you need to know!
Not at all! We have members spanning all majors and colleges across Cornell. The only requirement is that you are an undergraduate Cornell student, passionate about learning and building.
Applicants may apply to multiple subteams. Typically, members of a subteam will conduct one or two 30 minute interviews with you. The interview will consist of behavioral and/or technical questions depending on the subteam. We primarily recruit in the Fall and generally follow the First-year/Transfer timeline due to our new member education process. The only exception is the Business subteam, which may recruit in the Spring.
CUAUV members typically spend 6 to 12 hours a week working on the AUV, depending on time of year and role on the team. For an incoming member, the time commitment is lower. Once you begin taking AUV for credit, the overall workload translates to a 3 credit course.