Welcome to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Maryland! We are thrilled you have elected to pursue your graduate degree at our prestigious institution.
We have created a New Student Checklist to help with your transition to UMD. We hope you find it helpful.
CEE New Student Orientation
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Kim Engineering Building, Rm. 1107 (Kay Boardrooms)
Schedule
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Orientation Presentation
12:00-1:00 p.m. | Lunch with Department Chair and CEE Faculty
CEE New Student Orientation will provide necessary information specific to graduate students in the Civil and Environmental Engineering program.
We strongly encourage new students to attend this event.
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Graduate School Orientation
The Graduate School hosts New Student Orientation online/asynchronously for all incoming graduate students, regardless of department and degree program.
It is required for all new graduate students. CLICK HERE to begin.
Please complete the orientation by Friday, August 28.
If you have any questions about Graduate School orientation, please contact gradschool@umd.edu.
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