First-Year Orientation
First-Year Orientation with the Class of 2029+ will be a week of connections, memory making, fun and learning.
First-Year Orientation supports new students in a successful transition to Carnegie Mellon. Our summer communications and programs, combined with our week-long First-Year Orientation program, introduce incoming undergraduate students to our inclusive and caring campus community. Our First-Year Orientation program is a dynamic and engaging experience that will help new students build the foundation for academic success, community membership, well-being, campus involvement and pride in being a Tartan.
President's Welcome
Sunday, August 17, at 9:30 am
This event will also be livestreamed from this webpage.
Due to the large number of guests expected, students are encouraged to reserve a seat for themselves and their family by August 15, at one of the following viewing locations:
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Orientation Tent – College of Fine Arts (CFA) Lawn (live event)
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Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Avenue*
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Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center
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Simmons Auditorium, Tepper Building
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Giant Eagle Auditorium, Baker Hall A51 (sensory-friendly simulcast)
Seating is general admission; doors open at 9 am. Please arrive by 9:20 am.
*Students and families in the College of Engineering (CIT) and Mellon College of Science (MCS) are encouraged to choose Carnegie Music Hall for the President’s Welcome. The CIT Welcome is scheduled in the Carnegie Music Hall immediately following the President’s Welcome, and the MCS Family Orientation is in the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, which is a nearby location.
Welcome & Onboarding Webinars for the Class of 2029+
Carnegie Mellon University invites you and your family to a series of welcome and onboarding webinars for the Class of 2029+ hosted by First-Year Orientation.
The webinars have been recorded and will be available after the event here on the First-Year Orientation website.
Please contact First-Year Orientation at 412.268.2142 or via email with any questions about these events.
First-Year Student Welcome & Onboarding Webinar
The First-Year Student Welcome and Onboarding Webinar is designed for all domestic and international students and includes details about planning for the Fall 2025 semester, tasks that incoming students need to complete during the summer months, and how to prepare for your arrival in Pittsburgh this fall.
First-Year International Student Webinar
In addition to the First-Year Students Welcome & Onboarding Webinar, parents and first-year international students can watch the First-Year International Student Webinar. This webinar covers important information specifically for incoming international students, including immigration requirements, travel planning and safety.
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The Carnegie Cup
A CMU Orientation tradition, The Carnegie Cup, brings the residence hall communities together for a competition full of puzzles and field games unlike any other!
