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New Graduate Student Welcome

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

2006 New Grad Student Welcome

The New Graduate Student Welcome serves as the kick-off  for the fall term.  The event is sponsored by the College of Engineering Office of Graduate Education and Rackham Graduate School. 

Click here to register for the CoE New Graduate Student Welcome. 
Registration is required by 8:00 am on 8/25/08.

Engineering Departmental Orientations - Dates Vary by Department
Contact Individual Engineering Departmental Graduate Coordinators

Horace H. Rackham Graduate School - Friday, August 29, 2008
New Graduate Student Orientation (only for those students in Rackham degree programs)

University of Michigan International Center - Various Dates in August, TBD
International Student Orientation (only for international students)

2008 College of Engineering New Graduate Student Welcome Schedule

10:00 - 10:30 Welcome Remarks- Stamps Auditorium
David C. Munson, Jr., Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering
10:30 - 10:45 Honor Code - Stamps Auditorium
Marcial Lapp and Maksym Kloka, Honor Council
10:45 - 11:45 

Computing Information - Stamps Auditorium
Justin Laby and James Schrader, Senior Help Desk Support Services Specialists

11:45 - 1:00

Lunch and Information Fair- Duderstadt Center Gallery and Plaza 
Mix and mingle with faculty, staff, and graduate students. 
Learn about student societies and services. 

1:00 - 2:00

Faculty Advising & Funding Panel (Concurrent Sessions)
PhD Students - Stamps Auditorium
Master's Students - Studio One, Walgreen Drama Center
Learn how to find an advisor and obtain funding. 
Ask the faculty about your academic questions.

PhD Faculty:

  • TBD

Master's Faculty:

  • TBD
2:00 - 3:00  

Graduate Student Panel (Concurrent Sessions)
PhD Students - Stamps Auditorium
Master's Students - Studio One, Walgreen Drama Center
Listen as current engineering graduate students share their experiences and advice.  This is a great opportunity to ask questions about student life.

PhD Students:

  • TBD

Master's Students:

  • TBD