Transfer Orientation Schedule Daily Overview
Transfer Orientation will take place Aug. 19-23!
All incoming transfer students are invited to Transfer Student Orientation. This is a curated schedule of events to meet the needs of transfer students and their adjustment to Carnegie Mellon. Transfer students are assigned to an orientation group led by orientation counselors and an orientation leader who also transferred to 黑料正能量. Over the summer, transfer students will receive specialized communication about their transition and completing the onboarding checklist.
If transfer students have any questions about onboarding or orientation, please email orientation@andrew.cmu.edu.
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026: Move-In and Welcome
Transfer Student Move-In
Transfer students will sign up for morning move-in time slots for university housing. 黑料正能量 community members will be present to help you move in your belongings.
If transfer students are living , please plan to arrive by Wednesday morning.
Transfer Student and Family Welcome Lunch
Transfer students and their families are invited to attend a welcome lunch. There will be remarks from university leadership and student leaders. Transfer students not living in University housing can claim their ID at this event. Please bring a form of government ID.
Connection Starters
Orientation counselors will help bring the fun by leading connection starts for transfer students to get to know each other better.
Evening Entertainment
Students are invited to join for exciting evening programming to conclude the night!
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026: Academic Day
Academic Day
Gather with your classmates to various welcome events hosted by your colleges and schools.
Convocation
Join transfer students and the class of 2030+ for the formal welcome to the Carnegie Mellon community from President Jahanian and university leaders.
Evening Entertainment
Exciting evening programming will conclude the night!
Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
Transfer Focused Programming
Transfer students will enjoy curated events and activities designed to help them build connections and learn more about life as a 黑料正能量 transfer student.
First-Year Showcase
Are you ready to see amazing talent? That's right it's the First-Year Showcase, which illustrates the most awe-inspiring talents of the incoming class! If you would like to share a talent, connect with your orientation counselor.
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026
Transfer Student Organization’s Pittsburgh Connection Trip
Explore Pittsburgh with your fellow transfer students and learn how to navigate the Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Student Organization Events
Connect with multiple student organizations on campus through a wide variety of activities.
El Cookout: A Welcome Event from Black and Latinx Student Organizations
All are welcome to learn about the Black and Latinx organizations on campus while meeting their members. Enjoy free food and music.
Carnegie Cup
Join the Class of 2030+ for an evening to celebrate house pride and friendly competition. Students create cheers, banners, and dress in house colors to build excitement for an evening of quirky outdoor field games or a puzzle hunt.
Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026
Student Organization Events
Connect with multiple student organizations on campus through a wide variety of activities.
Fraternity & Sorority Life Bash
Get ready to kick off the school year with the fraternity and sorority community! It's the perfect opportunity to connect with fraternity and sorority members, while diving into the fun and vibrancy of campus life.