If you are interested in navigating your academic and career journey the University of Michigan (U-M) Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) invites you to connect with us. Through these programs you will learn more about our research, faculty, the admissions process and how you can prepare and strengthen your application.
In-person events
September 24-27, 2025
Explore Michigan Engineering Research and Graduate Education (EMERGE) Program
Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Campus
Apply to EMERGE by July 15, 2025.
This workshop is for U.S. citizens or permanent residents interested in a doctoral degree. Click on application link for more details.
October 10, 2025
Future Graduate Student Workshop
Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Campus
Apply to the workshop by September 2, 2025.
This workshop is for U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are considering pursuing either a master’s or doctoral degree. Click on application link for more details.
February 2026 (exact dates to be announced later)
Graduate Recruitment Weekend (by invitation only)
Virtual information sessions
June 12, 2025 at 12 p.m. EST
Systems Engineering and Design (SED) Info Session.
Off-campus events
U-M IOE will have a representative at the following conferences:
October 29 – November 1, 2025
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (Philadelphia, PA)
October 23-25, 2025
The Society of Women Engineers (New Orleans, LA)
U-M College of Engineering Events
The University of Michigan College of Engineering has an active presence at national conferences and graduate school career fairs throughout the academic year. We encourage you to explore and learn more about Industrial and Operations Engineering Program offerings and have a chance to interact with faculty, staff, alumni and students across Michigan Engineering.
The University of Michigan Math Department, Mathematics Career and Graduate Programs Conference: 2025 date TBA