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You've Prepared Them Well For Their Next Adventure

Family of CMU students share their Tartan pride

Congratulations on your student's acceptance to Carnegie Mellon! 

This accomplisment speaks not only to their hard work, but also to your support in all of their personal and educational endeavours that have made them who they are today. As your student weighs the decision to enroll, use this page as a starting point to learn how Carnegie Mellon will support you and your student during this exciting new chapter for your family.

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Partners In Fostering Your Student's Success

We're excited to play a role in this formative journey your student is about to embark on, and it is not a responsibility we'll take lightly. The Office of Family Engagement is here to share information about general campus resources, important events and developmental milestones in your student’s experience so that you have information to facilitate meaningful interactions with your student about their Carnegie Mellon journey.

Family Newsletter

The Fence Post newsletter is sent monthly to CMU parents and family members to help you stay connected to the Tartan community.

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CMU Alerts

Sign up for Carnegie Mellon's emergency notification system to stay up to date with happenings on campus.

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Undergraduate Family Guide

Explore the Carnegie Mellon Undergraduate Family Guide to learn more about how we will support your student.

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