First-Year Onboarding Checklist
Preparing for college is exciting and also requires planning. 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