First-Year Onboarding Checklist
All incoming first-year and transfer students should review this page for required and recommended tasks to complete in the summer before you start your Carnegie Mellon experience.
Dates Vary
Required
- Varies by College - Academic Registration
- As available - Submit Final High School Transcript
As Applicable
- As soon as possible - Complete Financial Aid Process
- As available - Open Local Bank Account
- At any time - Complete Application for Academic Accommodations Related to a Disability
- At any time - Download Helpful Mobile Applications
May 2025
Required
- May 25 - Submit Housing Application and License Agreement
- May 30 - Submit Parent and Family Information Form
- May 30 - Submit Meal Plan Enrollment Form
- May 30 - Set up Email and Personal Technology
As Needed
- May 25 - Submit University Housing Accommodations Form
- May 30 - Submit Special Dining Needs Form
June 2025
Required
- June 4 - Attend the First-Year Welcome & Onboarding Webinar
Required for International Students
- June 11 - Attend the First-Year International Student Webinar
- June 15 - Complete information in MyOIE Portal
As Needed
- June 27 - Order your computer from the University Stores
July 2025
Required
- July 1 - Submit ID Card Photo
- July 1 - Arrange to Send AP and IB Scores or Transfer Credit
- July 31 - Writing Course Placement (Nonnative English speakers only; available June 1)
Recommended
- July 1 - Manage Student Identity
- July 20 - Enroll in Online Banking
- July 20 - Invite others to My Plaid Student
- July 20 - Provide Invoice Authorization
As Needed
- July 20 - Submit Dietary Restrictions for First-Year Orientation Meals
August 2025
Required
- August 1 - Submit Immunization Records (available May 13)
- August 15 - Pay Fall Semester Invoice
- August 15 - Complete Safer Scotties: Navigating Substance Use (available July 15)
- August 15 - Complete Safer Scotties: Healthy Relationships (available July 15)
- August 22 - Waive or Enroll in Student Health Insurance
Additional Requirement for International Students
- August 17 – Attend International Student Welcome and Immigration Check-in
Recommended
- August 1 - Add Plaid Cash to ID Card
- August 1 - Secure Renter's Insurance
- August 1 - Login to TartanConnect
- August 10 – Complete Modules 1-3 in Career Launch
- August 15 - Order Course Materials, including Textbooks
- August 15 - Submit Admitted Student Questionnaire (Opens in June - Check back!)
- Upon Arrival - Locate Your SMC Mailbox and the Parcel Pickup Areas
- September 25 (Last Day to Enroll) - Enroll in Monthly Payment Plan
As Needed
- August 25 - Enroll in Tuition Insurance Program
- Ongoing - Search for University Employment