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Explore Your New Community

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Turn Tartan Admitted Student Events

In the spring semester, we will offer various in-person and virtual events specifically designed for admitted students. Learn more about these events below, and keep an eye on your email for an announcement when registration is open.

Open Houses

There will be three Turn Tartan Open Houses throughout the spring semester, offering opportunities to explore campus facilities, meet current students and connect with your academic program and campus organizations. Below are highlights of some of these events.

  • Go on a student-led campus tour
  • Attend a resource fair to meet the offices across campus that will support your journey as a Carnegie Mellon student
  • Attend an academic fair to visit your chosen school or program
  • Join your academic school or program for an informational session
  • Hear from current students at student life presentations and panels
  • Attend an informal mixer to meet fellow admitted students
  • Take a Molly's Trolleys tour around Pittsburgh to explore your new home.

Save the Date: Turn Tartan Open House

Feb. 17, 2025

Join us in Pittsburgh to experience what it's like to be a Carnegie Mellon student first-hand. You'll have the opportunity to explore campus, engage with academic departments, attend a campus resource fair and gain insight from current students.

Admitted Student Events and Tours

This calendar is a resource for admitted students and families to find and register for admitted student events. On-campus events are color-coded red and virtual events are color-coded blue. 

Registration for on-campus events will open closer to when all decisions are released.