Admitted CECS Graduate Students
The information below provides the next steps as you prepare to begin your studies in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS).
Upcoming Orientation Sessions and who needs to attend:
- CECS New Graduate Students Orientation: Thursday, January 4th, 2024 from 3:00pm -5:00pm
- recommended for all CECS Master's
- mandatory for all Ph.D. and D.Eng. students
- Recording link for the overall!
- New Ph.D. Students Program Orientation: Friday, January 12, 2024 from 10:00am -2:00pm 1410 PEC
- mandatory for all CECS Ph.D.
CECS Upcoming Orientation Information
The CECS Graduate Students Orientation will provide you with valuable information on CECS programs, important academic policies, academic code of conduct, library engineering resources, CECS online courses, Graduate Student Services, and scholarships information.
New Student Winter 2024 CECS Overall Orientation -For all New CECS Graduate Students:
January 4th @ 3:00pm -4:00pm
Link to join Webinar: Zoom Meeting ID
Individual Department Orientations for Masters Students:
Department Breakout Sessions information times are below:
Computer and Information Science (Master's Students Only) January 4th @ 4:15pm- 5:00pm
Breakout Session
Link to join Webinar: Zoom Meeting ID 99622347739
Programs included: Artificial Intelligence, Computer & Information Science, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance, Data Science, and Software Engineering.
Electrical and Computer Engineering (Master's Students Only) January 4th @ 4:15pm- 5:00pm
Breakout Session
Link to join Webinar: Zoom Meeting ID
Programs included: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems & Sustainability Engineering, and Robotics Engineering.
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (Master's Students Only) January 4th @ 4:15pm- 5:00pm
Breakout Session
Link to join Webinar: Zoom Meeting ID
Programs included: Engineering Management, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Information Systems & Technology, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Human-Centered Design & Engineering, Program & Project Management and MSE in ISE and MBA (Dual Degree).
Mechanical Engineering (Master's Students Only) January 4th @ 4:15pm- 5:00pm
Breakout Session
Link to join Webinar: Zoom Meeting ID
Programs included: Automotive & Mobility Systems Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Sciences and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
If you have any questions regarding the orientation please contact Deidra Berry at [email protected].
Welcome Party will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 4:00pm - 5:00pm (more information to follow)
The CECS Doctoral Programs Student Orientation will provide you with valuable information on your journey, important academic policies, and information for the GSI/GSRA appointment.
The general session is followed by department program-specific information and expectations.
The CECS Doctoral Programs Orientation is mandatory for all new Ph.D. students
Friday, January 12, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 1410 PEC
New CECS DENG Students are REQUIRED to join the PHD students for the breakout session for their department
Friday, January 12, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 1410 PEC
Doctoral Students:
Before registering, please contact your faculty advisor. You and your faculty advisor should review your transcript against the program curriculum to determine what courses you need to complete. The curriculum and the Plan of Study are both on the program website. Below are the links for each program.
It is recommended that each of you work on the Plan of Study with your faculty advisor to chart the specific courses you need to complete for your program. The Program Director and the department's Graduate Program Coordinator can also assist if you have questions. For registration questions, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinators.
Ph.D. Programs
Doctor of Engineering
International students: If you register for Fall and are unable to attend due to VISA issues, please withdraw from your courses. If you have any issues, please contact your department staff for assistance.
Information on advising and registration.
If you have specific registration questions or questions about your specific degree program, please contact your department graduate staff directly.