CONGRATULATIONS!
Now That You're In
Welcome to Carnegie Mellon University, where the best and brightest come to achieve! A place where you’ll fit in by standing out. A place where having the courage to push boundaries is not only encouraged, but expected.
As you weigh the important decision of where you'll begin an exciting new chapter of your life, use this chart to help guide your next steps.
| Pay attention to your mail and email | Now through April |
| Plan a visit | Now through April |
| Submit your Early Decision enrollment deposit(opens in new window) | By Feb. 1, 2026 |
| Submit your Regular Decision enrollment deposit(opens in new window) | By May 1, 2026 |
| Submit your Transfer enrollment deposit(opens in new window) | By June 1, 2026 |
| Register for courses | Mid- to late-July |
| Move-in day(opens in new window) | Aug. 15, 2026 |
| First-year orientation(opens in new window) | Aug. 16 to 21, 2026 |
| First-day of classes | Aug. 24, 2026 |
All Kinds of Possibilities
Join our community of passionate, curious thinkers who spend their time shaping a future to make life better for humankind. We know you'll do great things here, and we can't wait for you to get started.