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Fulton Schools Fall Welcome 2026

Graduate events

Get prepared for your graduate studies

It is mandatory that newly admitted master’s and doctoral students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering attend their school assemblies and program sessions. School Assemblies take place throughout the week of Aug. 18.

Meet other students and faculty in your school and learn more about your graduate studies.

Attend your school welcome assembly

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SBHSE School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering

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, and discuss the program curriculum and other resources with your graduate advisor. We look forward to meeting with you!

Date and time TBD.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026. RSVP required. Please check your email for the RSVP link.
HLMK 332 (Atrium) | 660 S. College Avenue, Tempe
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SCAI
School of Computing & Augmented Intelligence

Welcome assembly for newly admitted graduate students in SCAI’s Tempe and Polytechnic programs. This includes the following programs:

Computer Science

Computer Engineering- Computer Systems

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Engineering – Software Engineering

Artificial Intelligence Engineering – Operations and Decision Science

Data Science Analytics and Engineering – Computing and Decision Analytics

Robotics and Autonomous Systems – Artificial Intelligence

Software Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Students will hear from faculty and staff, learn about academic and student support resources, and discover opportunities for engagement within the school community. Check-in starts at 9:30 a.m., event begins at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Mullett Arena | 411 S Packard Dr., Tempe
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ECEE
School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering

Welcome from grad advisors and faculty leadership, review of Academic Integrity and Q and A session.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
PSF 166 | 875 S Palm Walk, Tempe
A student operates a robotic arm using a handheld control interface to sort colored blocks as part of an advanced manufacturing and automation training exercise in the Industrial Automation and Robotic Systems Lab on ASU’s Polytechnic campus. ASU and the University of Michigan are collaborating for a new National Science Foundation Industry-University Cooperative Research Center dedicated to improving manufacturing technology.

MSN
School of Manufacturing and Systems Networks

Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–noon
ISTB12 Room 211 | 6155 S. Innovation Way West
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SSEBE
School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment

Grad: Opening Welcome from SSEBE Director (Ram), Introductions of graduate Chairs, Review of graduate programs, policies and procedures.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
HLMK 332 (Atrium) | 660 S. College Avenue, Tempe
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TPS
The Polytechnic School

Grad: This event will include information on graduate-specific policies, resources, including a presentation from the Graduate Writing Center, and will include a program specific break out session with faculty.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
ARAVA | 7211 E. Sonoran Arroyo Mall, Mesa

SEMTE (School for Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy)

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MS welcome assembly

Grad: Opening Welcome from SEMTE Assistant Director, Introductions of graduate Chairs, Review of graduate programs, policies and procedures.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 9:00–11:30 a.m.
PSF 173 | 875 S. Palm Walk, Tempe
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PhD welcome assembly

Grad: Opening Welcome from SEMTE Assistant Director, Introductions of graduate Chairs, Review of graduate programs, policies and procedures.

Friday, August 21, 2026, 9:00–11:30 a.m.
MU 230 (Pima) | 1290 S. Normal Ave., Tempe