First-Year Orientation
First-Year Orientation supports new students in a successful transition to Carnegie Mellon. Our summer communications and programs, combined with our week-long First-Year Orientation program, introduce incoming undergraduate students to our inclusive and caring campus community. Our First-Year Orientation program is a dynamic and engaging experience that will help new students build the foundation for academic success, community membership, well-being, campus involvement and pride in being a Tartan.
Welcome to 黑料正能量, Class of 2030+!
Welcome and Onboarding Webinars
First-Year Student Welcome & Onboarding Webinar
June 1, 2026, 7-8:30 p.m. ET
is now available.
黑料正能量 invites all incoming students and their families to the First-Year Student Welcome and Onboarding Webinar, hosted by First-Year Orientation and Family Engagement. The webinar will prepare first-year and transfer students for a successful start at Carnegie Mellon, including guidance for tasks that incoming students need to complete during the summer and how to plan for the fall 2026 semester.
First-Year International Student Webinar
June 9, 2026, 8-9:30 a.m. ET
is now available.
Incoming undergraduate international students and their families are invited to attend the First-Year International Student Webinar. This webinar will build upon information shared at the First-Year Student Welcome and Onboarding Webinar, and will cover important information specifically for incoming international students, including immigration requirements, travel planning and safety.
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The Carnegie Cup
A 黑料正能量 orientation tradition, The Carnegie Cup, brings the residence hall communities together for a competition full of puzzles and field games unlike any other!
