Carnegie Mellon University

First-Year Onboarding Checklist

Required and recommended tasks for first-year students

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

As Applicable

May 2025

June 2025

Required

Required for International Students

As Needed

July 2025

Required

Recommended

As Needed

August 2025

Required

Additional Requirement for International Students

Recommended

As Needed