Carnegie Mellon University

First-Year Orientation

Thanks for a great orientation experience, Class of 2029+!

First-Year Orientation supports new students in a successful transition to Carnegie Mellon. Our summer communications and programs, combined with our week-long First-Year Orientation program, introduce incoming undergraduate students to our inclusive and caring campus community. Our First-Year Orientation program is a dynamic and engaging experience that will help new students build the foundation for academic success, community membership, well-being, campus involvement and pride in being a Tartan.

Helpful Links

Welcome to CMU, Class of 2029+!

Move-In Day

Visit the Housing and Residential Education website for more info about Move-In Day.

CMU student unpacking things in their residence hall room

Resources

To help prepare you for your transition to CMU and support you during the Orientation program.

students potting plants together

What's life like at CMU? Follow @lifeatcmu to find out.

The Carnegie Cup

A CMU Orientation tradition, The Carnegie Cup, brings the residence hall communities together for a competition full of puzzles and field games unlike any other!

The Carnegie Cup with Donner's blue whale