Carnegie Mellon University

First-Year Summer Communications

Information for first-year students and their families

First-Year Summer Communications

Our first priority is to support your successful transition to life in college. You and your family members will receive a series of communications throughout the summer, including a weekly summer newsletter called Talking Tartan, which will share campus resources and information, introduce you to the people who make CMU exceptional, and uncover the unique, quirky aspects of your new community. Through this newsletter and other communications, you’ll learn more about the academic transition, CMU’s ethic of care, building lasting relationships, our values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and so much more.

Communications will be posted here as they are sent throughout the summer. 

Class of 2029+ Summer Communications

Monday, May 19, 2025

President's Welcome to the Class of 2029+

CMU invites all first-year students and their families to attend our First-Year Student Welcome and Onboarding Webinar on June 4 and all incoming international students and families to attend our First-Year International Student Webinar on June 11.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Welcome & Congratulations!

You and your family will receive various communication throughout the summer, including the weekly summer newsletter - the Talking Tartan - which will share campus resources, introduce you to the people who make CMU exceptional, and uncover the unique aspects of your new community.

Monday, June 2, 2025

Enrollment Management

Preparing for your first semester is exciting and requires planning. Carnegie Mellon's Office of Enrollment Management helps new students navigate the enrollment process and supports them through their academic journey.

Monday, June 9, 2025

Academic Success

Carnegie Mellon's academic pace and rigor require effective study and time management skills, as well as a growth mindset. This week's newsletter and webinar highlight resources to meet the demands of CMU's academic environment and support your academic transition.