Visits to Campus

Department Visit:

The University of Michigan started the first collegiate aeronautics program in the United States in 1914, just 11 years after the Wright Brothers’ first controlled, powered flights at Kitty Hawk. Since then, the Department has graduated more than 6,000 aeronautical and aerospace engineers.

Students and family visits last approximately 1.5 hours. During this time, students and their families will meet with our Undergraduate Advisor, Professor Krzysztof Fidkowski and receive a full tour of our facility. Classroom visits during the academic year are welcomed with advanced notice. Visits are done by appointment through Michigan Engineering and the Department of Aerospace Engineering directly.

We encourage prospective graduate students to contact faculty members directly to arrange a visit. If you are unable to schedule a meeting with faculty we can usually schedule an individual tour with a member of staff, schedules permitting.

If a meeting with faculty is arranged, a tour can usually be arranged for the day of the meeting.  Please contact the graduate student services coordinator, [email protected], to arrange a department tour (when available) and meetings with the graduate coordinator and admissions coordinator, if desired.

Campus Tour:

You can also sign-up for a tour of North Campus

Admitted Students

March Doctoral Graduate Visit:

The Aerospace Engineering department hosts a Graduate Visit, typically in early or mid March, for US-residing, admitted doctoral students.

The purpose of this visit is for admitted students to learn more about the Department, the College of Engineering, and the University, prior to making their decision to attend. The visit generally runs from Thursday evening through Saturday morning. Students’ expenses for the visit are reimbursed, up to certain maximum amounts. More information about this opportunity will be sent individually to admitted doctoral students, together with their offer letters.

August Orientation:

The Aerospace Engineering department orientation, as well as, other orientation programs by the International Center, College of Engineering and Rackham Graduate school are before the start of the fall term, in late August.

Facility Tours

Please contact our office using the facility tour form below to schedule a one-hour tour of our facilities during the academic year. One-on-one and group tours are conducted by experienced technicians and/or trained aerospace student assistants. Tours may include our highly modern 100,000 square-foot complex, classrooms, teaching laboratories, research laboratories and wind tunnel facility.

Please email us at ae-social.umich.edu to schedule a tour.

Alumni & Corporate Guests

We welcome our alumni, fellow U.S. military officials, corporate and research partners, guest speakers and supporters to visit our department at any time during the year. Prior to your arrival, please contact your faculty host (faculty member who extended the invitation) for assistance with your visit.

Transportation & Parking

The Aerospace Engineering Department is accessible to all modes of transportation. Our building is less than two miles south of the US23 Plymouth Road Exit, #41.

Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is approximately 30 minutes east of our location. Those needing transportation from the airport may consider AirRide, a shuttle service offered by the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA). Our convenient and free-of-charge University Commuter Bus service will literally drop you off at our front door. In addition, we are within close proximity to the Amtrak train station.

Guests arriving by car may select from several parking options on north campus, which are within walking distance of the FXB Building. Note: Parking permits are required for Blue and Orange parking lots. Parking permits may be requested on behalf of guests if you are being hosted by a faculty member.

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