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Experience Tartan Life

Explore Our Community and Connect with All Kinds of Tartans

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In-Person Turn Tartan Days

Turn Tartan Days will allow you to see first-hand the vibrant and innovative culture of Carnegie Mellon to discover what turning Tartan is all about.

You’ll have the opportunity to attend classes and information sessions from various academic departments and campus offices, eat lunch with a current student, tour campus, see a residence hall and explore Carnegie Mellon and Pittsburgh alongside your fellow admitted students.

Each Turn Tartan Day offers different academic sessions and opportunities to explore CMU, so we recommend viewing our calendar to determine which visit day will best align with your interests.

Turn Tartan Day Engagement Opportunities

Check-In and Welcome Remarks

Check in at the Coulter Welcome Center, share a coffee with the Deans of Admission, and hear welcome remarks from our directors before setting out to explore campus and attend events.

Online Engagement Opportunities

Can’t make it to campus? We will also be offering a variety of online Turn Tartan events, including information sessions from academic departments and other campus partners, live virtual campus tours, chats with current Tartans, and plenty of other ways to find out what it means to be a student at Carnegie Mellon.

View Schedule and register for Online Turn Tartan Events

Planning Your Visit

Explore the vibrant culture of Pittsburgh's 90 neighborhoods to enrich your visit, and arm yourself with all the essential information to make the most of your time on Carnegie Mellon's campus.

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Scheduled Events & Tours

This calendar is a resource for prospective and admitted students and families to find and register for scheduled events and tours. Select a day to view available visit opportunities, and be sure to select “Load More Events” to see the full schedule for the day. 

Selecting the “View Full Calendar” feature will allow you to search the calendar by keyword — to view only admitted student events, search “admitted.” In the full calendar view, admitted student events are color-coded as blue. 

Please note that not all Turn Tartan Days offer the same visit experiences and academic sessions, so be sure to check the Turn Tartan academic events for each day to maximize your time on campus. Some departments also offer appointments and tours by request.

Explore Campus

140

acres

100+

Research Centers

5

Miles from Downtown Pittsburgh

40

Public Art Installations

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guests can I bring with me for my Turn Tartan Day campus visit?

You may bring up to five guests with you during your visit, you’ll need to indicate the number of guests you plan to bring with you when you register.

My intended College or program is not offering sessions during my planned Turn Tartan Day, is there a way I can still connect with the department?

We recommend consulting the calendar to see if your desired session is offered on a different Turn Tartan Day. If not, many departments also offer tours and other visit opportunities by request, and may be able to meet with you while you’re on campus if you reach out.

What types of online engagement opportunities are available if I can’t make it to campus?

We will be offering a variety of online Turn Tartan events, including information sessions from academic departments and other campus partners, live virtual tours, chats with current Tartans, and plenty of other ways to find out what it means to be a student at Carnegie Mellon. Check out the calendar above to register for our Turn Tartan online engagement opportunities.

I need to change or cancel my Turn Tartan Day registration, how can I go about doing so?

You can find a link to change or cancel your visit in your registration confirmation email, or you can alert the Office of Admission by emailing @email or calling 412-268-4646.

What dining options are available on campus during my visit?

Carnegie Mellon has over 30 campus eateries(opens in new window), many of which will be available during your visit. We are also located near some excellent local restaurants, and we encourage you to explore our Oakland neighborhood.

You're In — So Reach Out

Call The "I'm In" Line

If you have questions about enrollment, financial aid or anything else, use your admitted student VIP phone number to get direct access to the admission staff. Call 412.CMU.IMIN (412.268.4646) to speak directly to an admission counselor

LiveChat with Us

You can also reach an admission counselor directly from this website. Look for the LiveChat tool at the bottom of your screen from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday.