Academics

Reading Day is Wednesday, December 16, 2026.

Join Eileen to learn about setting up your thesis committee, proposing your thesis, and eventually defending it! We will review all requirements for the PhD.

A Monday class schedule will be followed on April 24.

The last day of final examinations and the end of the fall 2026 semester is Wednesday, December 23, 2026.

This workshop will help you to identify and manage test anxiety when it arises so you're better equipped in a test-taking environment.

Final examinations begin on May 11.

The process of peer review is the basis for nearly all decisions about how researchers allocate their time and attention.

Commencement weekend ends on May 17.

Weekly lunch for PhD students and faculty. No registration necessary, just drop by and have lunch with us!

An opportunity for admitted PhD students to visit Manning CICS and learn more about what their life would be like within our program. 

Weekly lunch for PhD students and faculty. No registration necessary, just drop by and have lunch with us!

A student-led conference bringing together students, researchers, and professionals to explore the latest trends in Agentic AI and Autonomous System