OIE Welcomes You to Carnegie Mellon!
The Office of International Education (OIE) warmly welcomes you to CMU - we're thrilled you've made the decision to join our institution for your educational journey and we look forward to helping you prepare for your arrival.
Below, new foreign students and scholars will find information, instructions, tips and advice on preparations to make before traveling to the U.S., requesting immigration documents, arriving to the U.S. and campus, and adjusting to life on campus and in the Pittsburgh area.
Our team of friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to help every step of the way!
New Foreign Students
Pre-Arrival Instructions & Information
Now that you're admitted to CMU, you'll need to understand the process for requesting immigration documents (an I-20 or DS-2019), how to apply for a U.S. visa, and other steps to take before arriving in the U.S. and on campus.
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Arriving & Settling in at CMU
This section includes arrival instructions and advice, such as what documents to carry when traveling to the U.S., how and when to attend Immigration Check-In & Orientation, how to access English language training & support, and tips and advice for "settling in" once you're in the U.S. and on campus.
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New Foreign Scholars
Pre-Arrival Instructions & Information
Here, incoming foreign scholars will learn important information, such as how to request immigration documents, details about specific immigration statuses (J-1 Exchange Visitors, H-1B Workers, etc.), and other steps to take before traveling to the U.S. and arriving at CMU.
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Arriving & Settling in at CMU
This section includes arrival information and advice, such as what documents to carry when traveling to the U.S., how and when to attend Immigration Check-In, how to access English language training & support, and tips and advice for "settling in" once you're in the U.S. and on campus.
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Resources for Other Incoming Students
Note About Non-Degree Studies
Non-immigrant visa documents (I-20s or DS-2019s) are issued only to students admitted to CMU to pursue a degree program or to participate in a formal exchange. Students who register for non-degree/visiting coursework are not eligible to receive immigration documents from CMU.