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 Master's Students Department Orientations: Information and zoom links below
- recommended for all CECS Master's
- New Ph.D. Students Program Orientation:
- mandatory for all CECS Ph.D.
- New D.Eng. Students Program Orientation:
- mandatory for all CECS D.Eng.
CECS Upcoming Orientation Information
New Student Winter 2025 CECS Orientation
The CECS Graduate Student Orientation will provide valuable information about your program, including key academic policies and procedures, online course options, and scholarship opportunities.
RSVP today!
Individual Department Orientations for Masters Students:
The dates and times for the department-specific orientations are as follows:
Computer & Information Science (Master's Students Only) January 6th, 2025 @ 4:00pm- 5:00pm
Location: Zoom
Programs included: Artificial Intelligence, Computer & Information Science, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance, Data Science, and Software Engineering.
Electrical & Computer Engineering (Master's Students Only) January 8th, 2025 @ 4:00pm- 5:00pm
Location: Zoom
Programs included: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems & Sustainability Engineering, and Robotics Engineering.
Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering (Master's Students Only) January 14th, 2025 @ 4:00pm- 5:00pm
Location: Zoom
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 7th, 2025 @ 4:00pm- 5:00pm
Location: Zoom
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].
The New CECS Graduate Students Welcome Party will be held on January 23rd.
More information will be provided soon.
The CECS Doctoral Programs Student Orientation is designed to provide valuable information for your academic journey, including important academic policies and details about GSI/GSRA appointments. The general session will be followed by department-specific program information and expectations.
Attendance at the CECS Ph.D. Orientation is mandatory for all new Ph.D. students.
When: Friday, January 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM
Where: 1130 PEC
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
New CECS D.Eng. Students are REQUIRED to join the PHD students for the breakout session for their department
The CECS D.Eng. Orientation is mandatory for all new DENG students
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.