New graduate students virtual welcome events
Newly admitted master’s and doctoral students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are invited to join us for our graduate student school assemblies and program sessions. School Assemblies take place throughout the week of Aug. 17
Meet other students and faculty in your school and learn more about your graduate studies.
School Assemblies
School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering
Graduate Assembly:
Monday, August 17, 2020
1:30–2:30 p.m. Watch via Zoom
The SBHSE Graduate Student Orientation is required for all new MS and PhD students in biomedical engineering. You will hear from SBHSE school leadership, meet with faculty and other new students. You also will have the opportunity to discuss the program curriculum and other resources with your graduate advisor. We look forward to meeting with you!
School of Computing, Informatics and Decision Systems Engineering
Graduate Assembly:
Monday, August 17, 2020
8–9 a.m.
These sessions will include presentations from our director and each of our program chairs. You will learn about our academic integrity policy, the honor pledge, GPSA, student resources and see a short advising presentation. We also will host a Q&A covering curriculum requirements for specific program.
School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering
Graduate Assembly:
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
7:30-8:30 a.m.
The session will include a welcome from graduate advisors and a reminder about Canvas orientation. We will go over the FAQs that we received during registration and how to utilize other campus resources like the career center and library.
You will also learn about out Academic Integrity policy and honor pledge.
School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment
Graduate Assembly:
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
9–11 a.m.
Opening Welcome from school director, introductions of graduate chairs, and review of graduate programs, policies and procedures.
School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy
Graduate Assembly:
MS program
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
9–10 a.m.
MS sessions by program
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
10–11 a.m.
Ph.D. programs session
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
9-10 a.m.
Ph.D. sessions by program
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
10-11 a.m.
In these sessions you will meet the program chair welcomes, receive advising office information and review our Academic integrity policy. We can also assist you with finding a faculty advisor, explain the RA/TA credit requirements and OPT/CPT program requirements.
The Polytechnic School
Graduate Assembly:
Monday, August 17, 2020
10–11 a.m.
MS graphic information technology
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
10–11 a.m.
MS information technology
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
These events will include information on graduate-specific policies and resources, including a presentation from the Graduate Writing Center, plus a program-specific break out session with faculty.
Engineering Career Services
Attend our Webinar anytime on Tuesday, August 18, from 1:45–3:15 p.m.
Be career prepared: Career Fairs start September 9. Learn more about career prep sessions for Fall 2020, discover career resources and systems and meet our peer career coaches. Career Center website