Shipyard Kick-Off Registration

Join us for the College of Computing Shipyard Kick-Off on Friday, May 29!

Where Computing Meets the World

Every student. Every year. Real problems. Real partners.

Launching a new model where computing students work on real-world projects from their first semester through capstone, connecting research, industry, entrepreneurship, and community challenges.

Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Seidman Forum (Section A)
Parking: Parking is available in GVSU parking lots. Visitors must use the Watson Parking Lot. GVSU faculty, staff, and students must use the designated lots based on their permit type. Parking tickets will be validated at the registration table. 

Note: Photography and videography may be onsite. If you wish to not be in our footage of the event, please email [email protected] to notify us. 

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Agenda
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 
Networking & Coffee

9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.
Leadership Opening

9:10 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 
Shipyard Overview & Structure

9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Education: The Student Journey

9:50 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 
Research & Partnerships

10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. 
Break & Shipyard Project Showcases 

10:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. 
Entrepreneurship Pathways

11:05 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Credit & Non-Credit Workforce Programs

11:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Community Conversation and Founding Members Panel