Tartan Preview Day
Tartan Preview Schedule and Overview
Tartan Preview Day
We look forward to welcoming you to campus for our Tartan Preview Day on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, and sharing a taste of our community with you!
Several academic departments and campus offices are offering informational sessions or tours, and/or participating in our two fairs throughout the day. You can find participating departments and offices, as well as descriptions and locations of the various events in the schedule below.
PLEASE NOTE: you can only attend the academic sessions and events for which you register.
Event registrants will be provided meal vouchers to use at certain campus eateries. So be sure to leave time in your schedule to grab lunch!
For more information that will help you prepare for your visit and arrival to campus, please review our visitor information page(opens in new window).
Excited to learn more about our academics and campus community? Join us on campus for Tartan Preview Day!
Schedule, Locations and Descriptions
9 - 10:15 a.m.
Check-In
Cohon University Center(opens in new window), Wean Commons
Begin your day by checking in with admission counselors.
Academic & Campus Resource Fair
Cohon University Center(opens in new window), Rangos Rooms
The Academic & Campus Resource fair will give you the opportunity to meet and engage with representatives from the following academic departments and campus offices:
- School of Computer Science
- School of Design
- Tepper School of Business
- College of Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- School of Architecture
- School of Drama
- School of Music
- Student Academic Success Center
- Office of Residential Education
- Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
- ROTC
10:20 - 10:35 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
Cohon University Center(opens in new window), McConomy Auditorium
Hear from campus representatives as we welcome you to campus, share a bit about our community and send you off to your first events.
10:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
Campus Tour
Coulter Welcome Center, Tepper Building(opens in new window)
Take a student-led campus tour that showcases our classrooms, labs, makerspaces, campus landmarks and more, while getting an insider perspective on CMU from our Tartan Ambassadors.
Chemical Engineering Session and Tour
Doherty Hall(opens in new window), Room 1102
Join us for a faculty led information session to explore the Chemical Engineering curriculum, research opportunities and student experience, followed by a tour of our department spaces and facilities led by a current ChemE student. We look forward to meeting you!
College of Engineering Session
Porter Hall(opens in new window), Room 100
Join us for a presentation followed by Q&A to learn about our various engineering curricula, research, extracurricular opportunities and community. We look forward to meeting you!
Dietrich College Session
Baker Hall(opens in new window), Room A51
Join us for a presentation followed by Q&A with leaders from Dietrich College's Student Success Team. The presentation will highlight the unique educational pathways, personalized advising and world-class research and internship opportunities that allow Dietrich students to thrive in college and beyond.
Materials Science and Engineering Session and Tour
Doherty Hall(opens in new window), Room A303
Are you interested in chemistry, physics and engineering but unsure what that looks like as a major? This session will outline what Materials Science and Engineering is and how our program at CMU is unique. You will also have an opportunity to tour our undergraduate lab spaces.
Mechanical Engineering Tour
Scaife Hall(opens in new window), Lobby
Join us for a student-led tour of the Mechanical Engineering Department to learn more about the overall student experience as a MechE student. We look forward to meeting you!
Mellon College of Science Session
Cohon University Center(opens in new window), Connan Room
Join us for an information session and Q&A with college leadership and current students to learn more about educational opportunities in the Mellon College of Science. We will describe our college's general education programming as well as opportunities for research and growth outside the classroom. We look forward to meeting you!
School of Architecture Session and Tour
Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall(opens in new window), Room 103
Join us for an informational discussion of Carnegie Mellon Architecture, our undergraduate program curricula and strategies to consider when applying to architecture schools, more specifically our undergraduate admission process. We will end with a tour of the architecture design studios.
School of Computer Science Session
Gates and Hillman Centers(opens in new window), Room 4401
Join SCS represetatives for an overview presentation of the School of Computer Science.
School of Design Tour
Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall(opens in new window), Room 107
Tour the School of Design and learn about our Bachelor of Design degree program with three tracks: Environments, Products and Communications. We look forward to meeting you!
School of Music Tour and Session
Purnell Center for the Arts(opens in new window), Kresge Theater
Join us on a tour of the School of Music facilities, with an informational session at the end of the tour. Current music program students will lead the tour, and you will have the opportunity to meet them and ask any questions that are on your mind. We look forward to meeting you!
Tepper School of Business Session
Tepper Building(opens in new window), Room 2700
Join us for a presentation from Tepper Undergraduate Programs and current student panel to learn about the business and economics majors and the ways in which Tepper students engage in the community, experiential learning and career development.
12:05 - 1:30 p.m.
Life at CMU Fair
Cohon University Center(opens in new window), Kirr Commons
The Life at CMU Fair will give you the opportunity to meet and engage with representatives from the following campus offices:
- Residential Education
- Housing Services
- Athletics and Recreation
- Student Involvement and Traditions
- Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
- Career and Professional Development Center
- Wellness and Meaning Making Programs
- Community Engagement and Leadership Development
- Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Dining Services
1 - 2:15 p.m.
Admission Information Session
Cohon University Center(opens in new window), Connan Room
Presented by an admission counselor, this 1-hour information session will cover what it's like to be a Tartan, the application and financial aid processes and life on campus.
Campus Tour
Coulter Welcome Center, Tepper Building(opens in new window)
Take a student-led campus tour that showcases our classrooms, labs, makerspaces, campus landmarks and more, while getting an insider perspective on CMU from our Tartan Ambassadors.
Finding Your CMU Community Session
Cohon University Center(opens in new window), McKenna, Peter and Wright Rooms
Join staff members from the Admission Office and Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion to learn more about the many ways we help students find their CMU community. We will give an overview of a variety of campus resources including our Wellness and Meaning Making programs, Religious and Spiritual Life at CMU, The Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion and Student Academic Services before turning it over to our student panelist.
Information Systems Session
Baker Hall(opens in new window), Room A51
Join representatives from the Information Systems program for an overview of the IS curriculum and culture.
Mechanical Engineering Tour
Scaife Hall(opens in new window), Lobby
Join us for a student-led tour of the Mechanical Engineering Department to learn more about the overall student experience as a MechE student. We look forward to meeting you!
School of Art Tour
College of Fine Arts(opens in new window), Room 307
Explore the School of Art! Tour our studios, connect with current students and attend informative sessions on developing your artistic portfolio and discovering your unique path in the arts.
School of Drama Tour
Purnell Center for the Arts(opens in new window), Lobby
Tour the Purnell Center for the Arts within the School of Drama to see our facilities, theatre spaces, rehearsal studios and more. The School of Drama tour will be led by a current student in the drama program. We look forward to meeting you!
School of Music Tour
Purnell Center for the Arts(opens in new window), Kresge Theater
Join us on a tour of the School of Music facilities, with an informational session at the end of the tour. Current music program students will lead the tour, and you will have the opportunity to meet them and ask any questions that are on your mind. We look forward to meeting you!
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Admission Decisions: How Colleges Determine the Class
Cohon University Center(opens in new window), McKenna, Peter and Wright Rooms
Have you ever wondered how our Office of Admission determines the incoming class? This session is designed to provide you with insight on the value we find in taking a holistic approach to learn the most about our prospective students.
Campus Tour
Coulter Welcome Center, Tepper Building(opens in new window)
Take a student-led campus tour that showcases our classrooms, labs, makerspaces, campus landmarks and more, while getting an insider perspective on CMU from our Tartan Ambassadors.
Career and Professional Development, Undergraduate Research and Study Abroad Panel
Coulter Welcome Center(opens in new window), Simmons Auditorium B
Join representatives from the Career and Professional Development Office, Study Abroad and the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholar Development to learn more about each area before we open it up for a panel discussion.
Financial Aid 101: How to Apply and What to Know
Cohon University Center(opens in new window), Connan Room
Hear from Admission and Financial Aid Counselors as they talk you through the financial aid application process, from application to receiving your financial aid package.
Mechanical Engineering Tour
Scaife Hall(opens in new window), Lobby
Join us for a student-led tour of the Mechanical Engineering Department, to learn more about the overall student experience as a MechE student. We look forward to meeting you!
School of Art Tour
College of Fine Arts(opens in new window), Room 307
Explore the School of Art! Tour our studios, connect with current students and attend informative sessions on developing your artistic portfolio and discovering your unique path in the arts.
Student Panel
Coulter Welcome Center(opens in new window), Simmons Auditorium A
Attend a panel featuring current Carnegie Mellon students to get an inside perspective on the student experience and have the opportunity to ask your questions.
4 - 5:15 p.m.
Admission Information Session
Coulter Welcome Center(opens in new window), Simmons Auditorium A
Presented by an admission counselor, this 1-hour information session will cover what it's like to be a Tartan, the application and financial aid processes and life on campus.
Campus Tour
Coulter Welcome Center, Tepper Building(opens in new window)
Take a student-led campus tour that showcases our classrooms, labs, makerspaces, campus landmarks and more, while getting an insider perspective on CMU from our Tartan Ambassadors.
Financial Aid 101: How to Apply and What to Know
Cohon University Center(opens in new window), Connan Room
Hear from Admission and Financial Aid Counselors as they talk you through the financial aid application process, from application to receiving your financial aid package.
School of Art Tour
College of Fine Arts(opens in new window), Room 307
Explore the School of Art! Tour our studios, connect with current students and attend informative sessions on developing your artistic portfolio and discovering your unique path in the arts.