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Prospective HCI Students Visit

Group of users wearing 3D glasses in the C6 Virtual Reality facility, viewing a 3D model of the USS Reagan aircraft carrier

The HCI Graduate Program welcomed a group of talented Fall 2026 prospective students to campus for a full day of activities designed to introduce them to the depth and range of our program.

The schedule included:

  • Faculty and student talks
  • One-on-one interviews
  • Guided tours of VRAC labs and facilities
  • Hands-on demonstrations

The students had an opportunity to meet our community, explore ongoing research, and see how interdisciplinary collaboration drives the program forward. We appreciate their time and interest.

To be considered for next year, please have your Fall 2027 application submitted before January 15. Applicants will be reviewed by the HCI Admissions Committee, and an email invitation will be sent to students selected to attend.

Prospective HCI students use a VR headset to experience mixed-reality, or extended-reality. They see a completely virtual scene in the headset, including their virtual hands, but can physically touch and interact with a welder and welding training simulation.