Is there any cost to attend the EMERGE program?
Selected participants for EMERGE will receive a travel grant to cover the cost of travel, lodging, and meals as part of their visit. Participants are responsible for costs incurred to and from their local airport and any expenses not listed as part of their visit.
Is applying for EMERGE and applying to a graduate program at the University of Michigan the same?
No, an application for EMERGE is not an official graduate admissions application.
Can I apply for EMERGE if I have not yet officially applied to a graduate program at the University of Michigan?
Yes, most prospective students attending the EMERGE weekend will use the experience to decide whether to apply to Michigan.
If I don’t get accepted for EMERGE does that mean I cannot apply to graduate school at the University of Michigan or that I am not qualified for graduate studies at the University?
If you are not selected for EMERGE, you are still eligible for graduate studies at Michigan.
What if I want to schedule appointments with specific faculty members during my visit?
The University of Michigan College of Engineering will arrange a departmental visit and provide opportunities to meet faculty. You should indicate in your application any potential faculty you wish to meet during your visit to U-M. Your host department will schedule these meetings for you.
Can I select more than one department in my application? What if a department is not listed?
Applicants may only select one program. Please review the department websites to learn about their research areas of specialization to identify which department best aligns with your interests.
Only select departments participate in EMERGE. Only those listed on the main page of this website accept applications for EMERGE.
The following departments offer graduate school workshops in the fall semester:
If you are interested in another department, please visit our college website to learn more about their offerings.