Carnegie Mellon University

Incoming Graduate Students and Postdocs

Welcome to Carnegie Mellon University! As a new graduate student or postdoc, you may have a broad range of questions. The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs is here to support you as you transition to life as a graduate student or postdoc.

Please access the appropriate section below to review some of the actions items you should take upon beginning your CMU journey as a graduate student or postdoc.


Graduate Student
         
   Postdocs

Incoming Graduate Student Action Items

Action Item

Spring Deadline

Fall Deadline

Submit your application for a campus parking permit, if needed. 

Immediately

Immediately

Review the Tech Quick Start Guide for Students to prepare your tech for life on campus

Immediately

Immediately

Complete your student employee verification, if applicable.

January

August

Attend the University-wide New Graduate Student Orientation.

Note: International students are required to attend an additional orientation hosted by the Office of International Education (OIE). Contact OIE for details.

January

August

Complete the Doctoral Student Orientation or Master's Student Orientation Canvas course, as applicable (check your email for course link)

January

August

In addition to these action items, graduate students are encouraged to complete the New Graduate Student Onboarding Checklist, which covers required and recommended tasks to complete in the summer before you start your CMU experience.

International students should visit the Office of International Education (OIE) site for important steps to receive the proper immigration documents required to travel to the U.S. and maintain legal status once you're in the U.S.

Incoming Postdoc Action Items

In addition to exploring the OGPA website, postdocs should consult their department website and the Human Resources website for additional resources. Supervisors may also provide additional information to postdocs as they transition to the Carnegie Mellon community.

Check back soon as additional information is forthcoming for incoming postdocs.