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, August 24, 2-5 pm
- recommended for all CECS Master's
- mandatory for all Ph.D. and D.Eng. students
- Recording link for the overall Orientation Session
- New Ph.D. Students Program Orientation: Friday, September 1, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 1430/1440 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 Fall 2023 CECS Overall Orientation -For all New CECS Graduate Students:
August 24th @ 2:00pm -3:00pm BorgWarner - IAVS Building 1011
Individual Department Orientations for Masters Students:
Department Breakout Sessions information times are below:
Computer and Information Science (Master's Students Only) August 24th @ 3:10pm- 3:45pm
Breakout Session will be in room 2380/2382 ELB
Programs included: Artificial Intelligence, Computer & Information Science, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance, Data Science, and Software Engineering.
Electrical and Computer Engineering (Master's Students Only) August 24th @ 3:10pm- 3:45pm
Breakout Session will be in room 1329 ELB
Programs included: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems & Sustainability Engineering, and Robotics Engineering.
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (Master's Students Only) August 24th @ 3:10pm- 3:45pm
Breakout Session will be in room 2390 ELB
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) August 24th @ 3:10pm- 3:45pm
Breakout Session will be in room 2392 ELB
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 umd-engingrad@umich.edu.
After the Department Breakout Sessions we will have a Welcome Party in the ELB Lobby for all new Fall 2023 CECS Students
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, September 1, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 1430/1440 PEC
New CECS DENG Students are REQUIRED to join the PHD students for the breakout session for their department
Friday, September 1, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 1430/1440 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.