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CSE Prospective Graduate Student Visit

Welcome! Our community of faculty, current graduate students, and staff are delighted that you are joining us for our introduction to to the PhD program in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan.

We have created a special visit for you that will allow you to learn valuable information about our PhD program so that you can feel informed about the opportunities available at Michigan CSE. We are excited to share with you about the research, community, and student life that you can be a part of as a PhD student here. During your visit, you will have time to speak with our faculty and students, and to gain some insight into your potential future life as a PhD student in Ann Arbor.

The visit will take place March 20-22, 2025.

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2025 visit agenda

We invite you to participate in any or all of the events below. You’ll be provided with further details as the date gets closer. Please contact the CSE Graduate Programs Office with any questions at [email protected].

All times listed in Eastern Standard Time. Please check back shortly before or during your visit – activities and times are subject to change.

Thursday, March 20

3:00 – 5:00pm
Welcome and Registration
Doubletree by Hilton Ann Arbor North Hotel

Upon arrival at the hotel, check in at the front desk, obtain your room key, and drop your luggage off in your room

5:00 – 6:00pm
Welcome & Introduction to the CSE Ph.D. Program
Hotel

Opening Remarks by CSE Chair, Prof. Atul Prakash
Welcome by CSE PhD Admissions Chair, Prof. Ron Dreslinski
CSE Research Highlights
- Computer Engineering Lab – Prof. Reetuparna Das
- Artificial Intelligence Lab – Prof. Jenna Wiens
- Human-Centered Computing Lab – Prof. Alanson Sample
- Theory of Computing Lab – Prof. Ke Wu
- Systems Lab – Prof. J. Alex Halderman
- Q&A

6:00 – 8:00pm
Reception with CSE faculty
Hotel

Enjoy learning more about the CSE faculty and their research

Friday, March 21

8:30am
Bus Pickup
Hotel Lobby; Drop Off at Pierpont Commons

9:00 – 9:30am
Breakfast
East Room
Pierpont Commons

9:30 – 10:15am
Roundtable Discussion with Grad Chair
Pierpont Commons

Associate Chair for Graduate Studies, Prof. Chris Peikert

10:30 – 11:30am
Current Student Panel
Pierpont Commons

Prospective students will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with current students in a private panel discussion.

11:30am – 12:30pm
Break/North Campus Viewing

12:00 – 1:15pm
Lab Lunch
Tishman Hall, Bob and Betty Beyster Building

AI Lab Event (Meeting Location: 3725 BBB)
HCC Lab Event (Meeting Location: HCC Lab – 3912 BBB)
CE Lab Event (Meeting Location: Tishman Hall)
Theory Lab Event (Meeting Location: 4941 BBB)
Systems Lab Event (Meeting Location: Tishman Hall)

1:15 – 1:30pm
Break

1:30 – 4:00pm
One-on-one Meetings with CSE Faculty
Faculty Offices

2:00 – 4:00pm
VoiCSEs Social (Optional)
3725 Beyster

4:00 – 5:00pm
Transition to Downtown for Poster/Demo Session
Tishman Hall, Bob and Betty Beyster Building

5:00 – 6:00pm
Poster/Demo Session
Michigan League, Michigan Room (2nd Floor)

6:00 – 6:30pm
Central Campus Overview/Walk to Student Dinner

6:30 – 8:30pm
Dinner with Current CSE Ph.D. Students
Assigned Locations

9:00pm onwards
Explore Downtown Ann Arbor or return to Hotel

Complimentary bus running from the corner of Main and Williams (Mobil Gas Station) to DoubleTree by Hilton Ann Arbor North starting from 9:00pm until 12:00am.