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Campus Day for College of Engineering

Campus Day provides admitted students and their families the opportunity to see our campus, speak with currently enrolled students, and have questions answered as they consider enrolling at Michigan.

Please review the schedule for admitted students to the College of Engineering and then register for an available date listed below.

If you have questions before registering, please review our FAQs  or email us at [email protected] .

Can’t find a Campus Day date that works with your schedule or attend a full-day event? For another opportunity to visit campus, we welcome you to register for one of our 75-minute Admitted Student Tours , which are tailored specifically for admitted students. (Note: You will only be able to sign up for either an Admitted Student Tour or Campus Day, not both.)

Applied to the Ross School of Business?

If you have applied to Ross, we encourage you to register for a Campus Day date in which both Ross and Engineering are participating, as this will ease the process of switching your registration. Ross will participate on the following dates: March 8, April 5, April 12, and April 22.

Engineering students attending Campus Day will participate in a series of activities hosted by the College of Engineering, including a tour and walk-in advising.

7:30-8:30 a.m. Check-in, Michigan Learning Community (MLC) fair, and financial aid advising

8:40-9:40 a.m. Welcome: Uniquely Michigan and housing presentations

9:50-10:25 a.m. Information Panel: Student Life at Michigan

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Outdoor walking tour, lunch, and drop off at afternoon session

1-2:30 p.m. Visit Michigan Engineering: Tour or Department Highlight

Engineering Campus Day participants will select either the North Campus Engineering Tour or a department highlight for their afternoon activity.

  • The North Campus Engineering Tour gives a broad overview of Michigan Engineering and shows off multiple facilities across North Campus.
  • Department highlights give guests the opportunity to learn more about a specific Engineering department by viewing individual department facilities and learning about a specific academic program.

Engineering Campus Day concludes outside of the Engineering undergraduate recruitment offices, where students will have the opportunity to speak with Michigan Engineering staff.

Engineering Department Highlights

Department Highlights allow guests to learn more about a specific Engineering discipline. Attending an Engineering Department Highlight has no bearing on whether a student will ultimately declare that major. Highlights also serve as a more focused alternative to the North Campus Engineering Tour.

Participating departments will only be available on select dates. You can view which date a department is available using the guide below:

Biomedical Engineering

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  • Friday, Feb. 23
  • Friday, March 15

Chemical Engineering

  • Friday, March 8
  • Monday, March 18
  • Friday, April 5
  • Monday, April 15

Climate & Space Sciences & Engineering

  • Friday, March 29

Computer Science Engineering

  • Friday, March 22

Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • Friday, Feb. 16

Industrial & Operations Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

  • Monday, March 25
  • Monday, April 8
  • Friday, April 19

Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

  • Friday, April 12

Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences

Robotics Engineering

  • Monday, April 22

Available Dates for College of Engineering

To register, click on an available date and fill out the registration form. Use the arrows on the calendar to find additional events.

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The Department of Aerospace Engineering is located in the François-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Building on U-M’s beautiful North Campus. We look forward to welcoming students, families, and guests to visit our department for facility tours, class visits, meetings, annual lectures, and seminars. Our building is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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The University of Michigan started the first collegiate aeronautics program in the United States in 1914, just 11 years after the Wright Brothers’ first controlled, powered flights at Kitty Hawk. Since then, the Department has graduated more than 6,000 aeronautical and aerospace engineers.

Students and family visits last approximately 1.5 hours. During this time, students and their families will meet with our Undergraduate Advisor, Professor Krzysztof Fidkowski and receive a full tour of our facility. Classroom visits during the academic year are welcomed with advanced notice. Visits are done by appointment through Michigan Engineering and the Department of Aerospace Engineering directly.

We encourage prospective graduate students to  contact faculty members  directly to arrange a visit. If you are unable to schedule a meeting with faculty we can usually schedule an individual tour with a member of staff, schedules permitting.

If a meeting with faculty is arranged, a tour can usually be arranged for the day of the meeting.  Please contact the graduate student services coordinator,  Ruthie Freeman , to arrange a department tour (when available) and meetings with the graduate coordinator and admissions coordinator, if desired.

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The Dude, part of the ENIAC, a giant solvable Rubik’s cube and a piece of the moon—these are just a few stops along this college tour of North Campus and University of Michigan Engineering.

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March doctoral graduate visit:.

The Aerospace Engineering department hosts a Graduate Visit, typically in early or mid March, for US-residing, admitted doctoral students.

The purpose of this visit is for admitted students to learn more about the Department, the College of Engineering, and the University, prior to making their decision to attend. The visit generally runs from Thursday evening through Saturday morning. Students’ expenses for the visit are reimbursed, up to certain maximum amounts. More information about this opportunity will be sent individually to admitted doctoral students, together with their offer letters.

August Orientation :

The Aerospace Engineering department orientation, as well as, other orientation programs by the International Center, College of Engineering and Rackham Graduate school are before the start of the fall term, in late August.

Facility Tours

Please contact our office using the facility tour form below to schedule a one-hour tour of our facilities during the academic year. One-on-one and group tours are conducted by experienced technicians and/or trained aerospace student assistants. Tours may include our highly modern 100,000 square-foot complex, classrooms, teaching laboratories, research laboratories and wind tunnel facility.

Please email us at ae-social.umich.edu to schedule a tour.

Alumni & Corporate Guests

We welcome our alumni, fellow U.S. military officials, corporate and research partners, guest speakers and supporters to visit our department at any time during the year. Prior to your arrival, please contact your faculty host (faculty member who extended the invitation) for assistance with your visit.

Transportation & Parking

The Aerospace Engineering Department is accessible to all modes of transportation. Our building is less than two miles south of the US23 Plymouth Road Exit, #41.

Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is approximately 30 minutes east of our location. Those needing transportation from the airport may consider  AirRide , a shuttle service offered by the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA). Our convenient and free-of-charge  University Commuter Bus  service will literally drop you off at our front door. In addition, we are within close proximity to the  Amtrak train station .

Guests arriving by car may select from  several parking options on north campus , which are within walking distance of the FXB Building. Note: Parking permits are required for Blue and Orange parking lots. Parking permits may be requested on behalf of guests if you are being hosted by a faculty member.

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Prospective students interested in touring the entirety of the University of Michigan North Campus in person can  sign up for a campus tour time with the College of Engineering .

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Welcome to Civil and Environmental Engineering virtual visit and campus information page. We are glad you are here! Because we are unable to provide in person tours of our buildings, labs and wider campus tours for those who have interest in touring our facilities, we have created this virtual visit and informational page.

Here at UM-CEE, we are one of the most prominent public institutions in the United States. In the 2023 US News & World Report rankings , our Civil Engineering graduate program is ranked #4 for top graduate schools in the United States and our Environmental Engineering graduate program continues to be ranked #3 in the nation.

If you are a prospective graduate student and want to visit our department, we encourage you to review the information below so you can gain insight into our buildings, labs, campus and our wider Ann Arbor community. For prospective graduate students who are interested in applying to one of our graduate programs, more information can be found here .

We hope you enjoy this tour. If you have any additional questions about our graduate programs related to research opportunities, please feel free to reach out to our research faculty directly by visiting our Civil and Environmental Engineering Research page . For general information about our graduate programs or admissions, please contact Anne Speigle at [email protected] .

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Engineers Abroad: eTrek Introduces Graduate Students to Engineering in Israel

Space engineering students from U-M Climate and Space travel abroad to explore culture and engineering in Israel with eTrek.

Written by: Melissa F. Priebe

May 25, 2022

In a trip built by engineers for engineers, three students from U-M Climate and Space are traveling abroad to explore culture and engineering across international lines with eTrek. Jeremie Mede Moussa, Nathan Smith, and Nelvin Chummar Vincent joined graduate students of all backgrounds from the College of Engineering to take the Michigan Israel Engineering Trek 2022.

The student-led trip guides engineering students on a tour of Israel, a nation that boasts the highest density of scientists and tech professionals in the world. Students get a chance to explore water technologies that help the desert bloom, algorithms changing the field of cybersecurity, and innovations in biotechnology and robotics. Along the way, students can also immerse themselves in the culture, cuisine, history and future of the nation.

“Israel has the highest number of start-ups per capita in the world, and I’m interested in seeing what kind of setting breeds that enthusiasm for start-ups and what I can learn from it when I go on to make my own,” said Vincent.

Originally from the Middle East, Vincent said he is excited to experience Israel in a manner that is free from any social or political bias. He has always considered himself open-minded to new cultures, and he’s excited to see how the trip can help him grow in his field as he earns his Master of Engineering (MEng) in Space Engineering at U-M.

“As an engineer, I think it might help me get used to what to expect from engineering in smaller-scale move-fast-break-things startups; unlike the more traditional approach I am used to,” he said.

eTrek guides students through factory tours, sightseeing, and networking with the tech community during their visit. The group joins a start-up’s executives and engineering leadership for product demonstrations, lunches with Israeli engineering students, and tours new civil engineering projects.

Before leaving for eTrek 2022, Moussa and Smith shared their excitement for the opportunity, which was funded by the department. They connected as classmates in the Master of Engineering in Space Engineering program at U-M Climate and Space.

“eTrek is meant to expand your view of the engineering world,” said Moussa, who was born in France and has traveled to many countries across the world. “The second objective is to have students be immersed in the culture.”

He planned to share photos and stories from the experience on Instagram , using the hashtag #ETREK2022.

“We’re both really curious to learn about different cultures and the differences in how we approach engineering,” said Smith.

eTrek 2022 builds upon the success of the first two eTreks held at the University of Michigan. The itinerary blends engineering tours with visits to local sites, such as the Dead Sea, the Old City of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. To learn more about eTrek, visit etrekmichigan.org .

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U.S. and Canadian officials toured the site of the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit on Tuesday.

Construction of the bridge began in fall 2018, with the opening timeline delayed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The project currently includes a contract valued at about $4.8 billion ($6.4 billion Canadian).

Tuesday's visit saw Canadian ministers visit the bridge construction site, along with Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman and Michigan Department of Transportation Director Bradley Wieferich.

"It's great to see that what was a dream is becoming reality, that this is going to be the largest crossing in North America," said François-Philippe Champagne, Canadian minister of innovation, science and industry.

The bridge has steadily taken form in both cities across the Detroit River, marking its place in Detroit's skyline with the erection of its 722-foot tower in August and then again with a matching tower across the border in December. This summer, officials with the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority and Bridging North America are expected to complete the main span of the bridge and finally connect the two nations.

"It is this great infrastructure that is going to propel that movement of goods and people across our two countries," said Mary Ng, Canadian minister of export promotion, international trade and economic development.

The project has invested about $13 million (U.S.) in more than 50 community initiatives in Detroit and Windsor since 2019, officials recently announced.

"The investments that we've seen on both sides of the border are going to transform the economy of the region for generations to come," Champagne said.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to be complete in September 2025.

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With its blend of historic buildings and new, innovative research and learning spaces, the UVA School of Engineering and Applied Science is beautiful and inspiring. We welcome visitors to walk Engineers Way, take a tour or visit faculty and classes. And while you're here, enjoy the full University and Charlottesville experience.

Take an In-Person Tour

During the academic year, engineering tours are offered Monday - Saturday (except for home football game days and when classes are not in session ) at noon (this is a change from previous semesters when tours started at 1 p.m.). All tours last about 50 minutes. Visitors wishing to take a tour should meet at the entrance of Thornton Hall's A-Wing . No reservation is required for engineering tours.  Please note there will be no tours when classes are not in session. 

For questions, contact the Engineering Guides at [email protected] Official University tours are conducted by the University Guide Service.

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From I-64: Following signs to the UVA Information Center, get off at exit 118B for the Route 29/250 Bypass. Go approximately 2 miles and take the off ramp for Route 250 East Business (Ivy Road). Turn right off the exit ramp and follow Ivy Road. At the fourth traffic light, turn right on Route 29 Business/Emmet Street. Continue 1/2 block just past the blinking light. Turn left into the University of Virginia Central Grounds Parking Garage at 400 Emmet Street South (hourly fees), which is directly in front of Newcomb Hall.

From I-66 via U.S. Route 29 North: Take I-66 from Northern Virginia past Manassas. Take the exit marked “Route 29 South - Gainesville.” Proceed to Charlottesville, where Route 29 becomes Emmet Street. Pass University Hall basketball arena on the right. Proceed straight through the traffic light at the intersection of Route 250 Business (University Avenue/Ivy Road). Continue 1/2 block just past the blinking light. Turn left into the University of Virginia Central Grounds Parking Garage at 400 Emmet Street South (hourly fees), which is directly in front of Newcomb Hall.

Getting to the Engineering Complex: From the University of Virginia's Central Grounds Parking Garage at 400 Emmet Street South (hourly fees), take the elevator up to the bookstore level. Walk on Newcomb Road toward McCormick Road and make a right on McCormick. Walk across the overpass/bridge. Thornton Hall is the first building on the left. Engineers Way is to the right of Thornton Hall and leads to the rest of the Engineering School complex — with the exception of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, which is housed near the Medical School.

The nearest public parking to the Engineering School is available for an hourly fee in the University of Virginia Central Grounds Parking Garage at 400 Emmet Street South .

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The Pentagon's top acquisition official today underscored the importance of the defense industry's ability to produce new capabilities amid a rapidly changing technology landscape.

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William A. LaPlante, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, said that while anticipating future requirements remains essential, the ability to prepare for rapidly emerging threats is critical.

"You can predict all you want; you need to predict, but you also have to be prepared that something, overnight, can just change," LaPlante said during the McAleese Defense Programs Conference in Washington. 

The annual conference serves as a forum for defense officials, members of Congress, and industry stakeholders to discuss defense priorities.  

LaPlante noted rapid changes in key technologies require constant adaptation by defense leaders and industry to maintain the United States' edge.

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"Particularly in areas like counter [unmanned aircraft systems] right now," he said. "It's rapidly changing overnight." 

He said new UAS systems being fielded by adversaries are often platforms that can be fielded quickly, adding to the challenge in fielding systems to counter them.

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"It's not necessarily high tech," LaPlante said, adding that UAS platforms often are low-tech solutions.  

"That's why it's hard," he said. "The defenses may be higher tech, and we're having to adjust them all the time because the adversary is adjusting." 

LaPlante said that it is not only critical to prototype new technology in response to quickly evolving threats, but to quickly scale production of those new systems. 

"I'm trying to make sure that we're always thinking about this production part of things," he said. "Because, actually, in the prototyping and the ideas part, we're actually doing pretty well." 

LaPlante said succeeding in the emerging national security environment and meeting the pacing challenge of China, requires pivoting away from manufacturing models that don't allow for buffers against potential need and focusing on building production capacity.

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That pivot will require a steady demand signal from the Defense Department and collaboration between the government and industry.  

"We need your help," LaPlante said, adding that adversaries are watching how the Pentagon and industry come together to meet future demands.  

"What I do, and I know all of us do, is we watch from [intelligence] or from other sources how quickly our adversaries are able to spin up their production," he said. "They're watching the same thing with us."

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March 4, 2024

MSU studies mobility equity on Michigan islands

Graduate student wins community engagement award.

Research focused on mobility equity on some of Michigan’s larger islands has earned a transportation engineering student the 2024 MSU Graduate Student Award for Community Engagement Scholarship.

Farish Jazlan will be honored for his Community-Engaged Service and Practice work during the MSU Outreach and Engagement Awards ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on March 21 in the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. Jazlan is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). His adviser is CEE Associate Professor Ali Zockaie. Through a Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) grant, Jazlan worked to identify mobility gaps for residents who live on Beaver, Drummond, Neebish, and Sugar Islands.

Those islands have some of the state’s largest ferry operations by ridership volume. The project was conducted from January 2021 to June 2023.

“The residents of these islands expect to have as much equal access to work, healthcare, emergency services, and economic opportunities as the mainland residents,” Jazlan said. “Public ferries should be viewed as a natural extension of highways and therefore be governed accordingly. “Ferry operators, ferry riders, business owners, property owners, tribal communities, and broader island communities at large were proactively engaged to understand the supply and demand side of the ferry system,” Jazlan said. “The project covered a wide latitude to derive meaningful policy and fiscal governance recommendations for state authorities and policymakers.” Jazlan is originally from Malaysia. He received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and economics from MSU and has an extensive background in public policy and business strategy. Written by Patricia Mroczek, [email protected]. See more at the Engineering Media and Public Relations page.

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