Graduate Student Orientations

Welcome graduates! 

Thank you for continuing your education at the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Our New Graduate Student Orientation is designed to help you begin your academic journey with confidence. During this session, you’ll receive essential information about your graduate program, including key academic policies and procedures, program-specific details, resources to support your success both inside and outside the classroom. 

Orientation is also a great opportunity to connect with CECS faculty, staff, and fellow graduate students as you begin building your campus community.

- Hafiz Malik, Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Research

Master Student Orientations by Department - Recommended 

• Computer and Information Science - August 24th @ 4:00pm- Zoom
  • Programs included: Artificial Intelligence, Computer & Information Science, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance, Data Science, and Software Engineering.  
• Electrical and Computer Engineering - August 24th @ 4:00pm- Zoom
  • Programs included: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems & Sustainability Engineering, and Robotics Engineering.
• Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering - August 24th @ 4:00pm- Zoom
  • Programs included: Engineering Management, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Information Systems & Technology, Manufacturing Analytics Engineering, Human-Centered Design & Engineering, Program & Project Management and MSE in ISE and MBA (Dual Degree).
• Mechanical Engineering - August 24th @ 5:00pm- Zoom
  • Programs included: Automotive & Mobility Systems Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Sciences and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.  

PhD and DEng Student Orientation - Required

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.

New CECS D.Eng. Students are REQUIRED to join the PHD students for the breakout session for their department 

Date: TBA

Time: TBA

Location: TBA

The CECS New Student Welcome Day is designed to help you begin your graduate journey at UM-Dearborn with confidence and connection. You’ll have the chance to meet CECS faculty and staff, as well as key support teams from across campus. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with fellow new graduate students and start building your campus community.

If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to our CECS Graduate Office.

CECS New Student Welcome Day – Fall 2026

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: ELB Lobby

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