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.
Helpful Links
Check out the 2025 Orientation theme:
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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!
