New Graduate Students Michael C. Loui Associate Dean of the Graduate College Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Welcome to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We are pleased that you have chosen to join our community to undertake graduate study to prepare for future careers as professionals in many fields.
Graduate education is central to our identity as a research university.
As graduate students, you play an essential role in the life of the university. You participate in the most advanced programs of study that we offer. As teaching assistants, you share your knowledge and expertise with other students. Indeed, it is through your efforts that we have earned our international reputation for excellence. Allow me to share some thoughts about graduate education with you.