Tartan Family Webinar Series
Family Engagement offers webinars designed specifically for family members to learn about topics relevant to their student’s experience at Carnegie Mellon. Family members may register for the upcoming Tartan Family Webinars. Please review the recordings from previous webinars.
Upcoming Webinars
Fraternity & Sorority Life at CMU: Building Community, Leadership and Tradition
Monday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Fraternity and Sorority Life at Carnegie Mellon University offers students a meaningful way to connect, lead and grow. In this Tartan Family Webinar, you will learn how fraternities and sororities support students academically, professionally and personally while fostering values of respect, inclusion, and service. Discover how your student can benefit from leadership development, philanthropy and mentorship, and explore beloved campus traditions like Spring Carnival and Greek Sing that families are encouraged to attend. This session will help you understand the role of Fraternity and Sorority Life in your student's experience and how you can support their journey.
Housing Selection 2026
Tuesday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. ET
CMU's upper-class housing communities are places and spaces designed to cultivate a strong sense of belonging. On-campus residents engage in one-on-one interactions, community programming, social hangouts and other unique experiences that outpace what students generally encounter when living off campus. Join staff from Housing Services and Residential Education to learn about Room Selection 2026, when students select their on-campus housing for the next academic year. While showcasing over 800 newly-constructed and remodeled apartment beds, this webinar will convey our excitement about the evolving, enriching and inclusive residential experience that we offer for upper-class students living on campus.
Financial Aid Process for 2026-2027
Wednesday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m. ET
This webinar will focus on the financial aid process for the 2026-2027 academic year. Join respresentatives from The HUB as they provide insights on the process and timeline for applying for financial aid, submitting corresponding documents, receiving award letters, as well as information related to extenuating circumstances.
Previous Webinars
Professional Pathways: Expert Advice and Student Voices
Wondering how your student can gain meaningful professional experience during college? Join experts from Carnegie Mellon's Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) as they share strategies for finding internships and summer jobs, and discuss other opportunities to build career readiness. CMU's Career Peer Mentors will also share candid stories about their own experiences with internships, research and on-campus employment. This session will provide you with practical advice and personal perspectives to help support your student in exploring and preparing for their future career.
Winter Wellness and Safety: Supporting Your Student Through the Season
As temperatures drop and winter weather settles in, Carnegie Mellon University remains committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all students. In this edition of the Tartan Family Webinar Series, campus experts will share information and best practices to prepare for seasonal challenges like cold-weather safety and mental health support to resources available during emergencies and inclement weather. Families will gain insight into how the university fosters a safe and supportive environment during the winter months, and how they can partner with CMU to help their student thrive throughout the season.
Community of Care
At Carnegie Mellon University, community health and well-being is a fundamental priority. We recognize that students may face challenges or experiences that require a particular type of support. When that happens, your student is surrounded by a caring community that will work in partnership with campus and community resources to support them. Join Student Affairs as we highlight the array of resources available to your student when navigating a wide range of life events.
Study Abroad at CMU
The Office of International Education (OIE) at Carnegie Mellon provides an overview on how your student can participate in Study Abroad opportunities and how OIE supports them through the process.
Enhancing Student Safety
Student safety is a top priority at Carnegie Mellon University. This webinar features representatives from the Carnegie Mellon Police Department, Counseling and Psychological Services and Enterprise Risk Management. This session covers important safety topics, including campus security services, online scam prevention and resources for students’ safety. Equip yourself with the knowledge to support your student’s safety both on and off campus.
Supporting Student Well-Being
This webinar features Carnegie Mellon University’s student leaders sharing health and well-being resources available to your student. These student leaders are making positive changes in the health and well-being of the campus community through their student organizations.
Civility Initiatives
Civility Initiatives aims to strengthen community and interpersonal relationships at CMU. The work of civility supports the academic, diversity and wellbeing goals of the university through skill-building for civil discourse, conflict resolution and restorative practice. In this webinar, families will learn how civility is defined at CMU and how this office cultivates space for free expression.