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The Waiting List

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The Waiting List

Our Waiting List

If you have received a Waiting List decision, we've identified that you're academically and artistically qualified to succeed as a Carnegie Mellon student. However, the university is limited in how many students we're able to accept. When we meet these enrollment limitations, qualified students may be placed on a Waiting List.

Once we determine whether we have additional space, we’ll reach out to you.

Keep Your Spot on the Waiting List

To remain on our Waiting List, you will be asked to complete the Waiting List Reply Form indicating your desire to remain active on the list or to be removed from the process. This form will be available to you in your Where Am I in the Process? Portal.

Access your Where Am I in The Process? Portal

What to Expect Next

Students will be notified of their admission decision by the Office of Admission as we determine what space is available in each of our colleges and programs, and waiting list activity may occur into June.

If admitted, we require that you submit your enrollment deposit within 72 hours of being notified. If you plan to apply for financial aid and haven't completed the aid application process, we strongly encourage you to do so as quickly as possible so you can consider your financial aid offer if admitted.

Learn more about how we're ensuring access & equity in the Waiting List process.