Information for Foreign Students
From requesting intial documents and traveling to Carnegie Mellon, to maintaining status and employment options, this section of OIE's website will provide students with information and instructions that will be needed throughout their educational journey.
Pre-Arrival & Settling In
Applying to Carnegie Mellon
Application information for prospective international students.
Initial Steps & Document Requests
Congratulations! You've been accepted. Now what?
Mandatory Check-In & Orientation
Details and instructions for OIE's mandatory Immigration Check-In & Orientation sessions.
Settling In Guide
This guide serves as a reference on how to adjust to life in the U.S. and Pittsburgh, and will help you get to know the university.
Current Student Resources
Maintaining Legal Status
Documents you need and rules to follow in order to maintain a legal immigration status in the U.S.
Employment Options
Details about employment options and instructions for F-1 and J-1 students.
Travel Tips & Advice
Advice for traveling in and out of the U.S., as well as information about visas and other documents for non-immigrants.
Virtual Neighbors & Host Family Programs
Connect with volunteer local host families for informal opportunities.
Student Groups & Leadership
Internationally-focused student groups and leadership resources.
University-wide Resources
Resources from across the university for currently enrolled students.
Leaving Carnegie Mellon
Graduating soon? Learn about your immigration options and responsibilities.