Graduate Student Orientations

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Welcome graduates! 

Thank you for continuing your education at the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS). Our New Graduate Student Orientation is designed to help you begin your academic journey with confidence. During this session, you鈥檒l 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.

 

- Di Ma, Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Research

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Learn what your academic journey will look like. 

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Connect and get to know fellow grads and staff that are also new. 

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Ask questions!

Master Student Orientations by Department - Recommended

Date: Aug 26th, 2025

Time: 4:30PM

Location: 

  • Computer and Information Science - TBD
    • Programs included: Artificial Intelligence, Computer & Information Science, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance, Data Science, and Software Engineering.  
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering - TBD
    • 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 - TBD
    • Programs included: Automotive & Mobility Systems Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Sciences and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.  
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering - TBD
    • Programs included: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems & Sustainability Engineering, and Robotics 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: Aug 29th, 2025

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: TBD

CECS New Student Welcome Day

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The CECS New Student Welcome Day is designed to help you begin your graduate journey at 51视频-Dearborn with confidence and connection. You鈥檒l have the chance to meet CECS faculty and staff, as well as key support teams from across campus. It鈥檚 also a great opportunity to connect with fellow new graduate students and start building your campus community.

Date: Sept. 24th, 2025

Time: 4:00 - 5:30PM

Location: TBD

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

CECS Graduate Education Office

2060/2070 - Professional Education Center
4901 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed