First-Year Summer Communications
Our first priority is to support your successful transition to life in college. You and your family members will receive a series of communications throughout the summer, including a weekly summer newsletter called Talking Tartan, which will share campus resources and information, introduce you to the people who make CMU exceptional, and uncover the unique, quirky aspects of your new community. Through this newsletter and other communications, you’ll learn more about the academic transition, CMU’s ethic of care, building lasting relationships, our values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and so much more.
Communications will be posted here as they are sent throughout the summer.
Class of 2029+ Summer Communications
Monday, June 30, 2025
Campus Dining
The dining experience and nutritous food are key components to Carnegie Mellon's campus-wide approach to creating a healthy environment for students.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Student Health Insurance
Access to quality health care is an important pillar in CMU's commitment to health and well-being. University Health Services (UHS) provides important information about the medical insurance mandate for CMU students.
Monday, June 23, 2025
Health & Well-Being
At Carnegie Mellon, well-being is rooted in healthy connections -to people, resources and purpose. We are committed to supporting your holistic health and well-being through inclusive, accessible services that help you thrive.
Monday, June 16, 2025
Living on Campus
At Carnegie Mellon, relationships are at the core of the residential experience. Exceptional student leaders and dedicated professional staff live alongside our residential students to ensure guidance and support are always nearby.
Friday, June 13, 2025
CMU University Health Services Required Immunization & TB Documentation
Deadline to submit required immunization and TB screening documentation is August 1, 2025.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The ORIGINS Experience
A warm welcome to Carnegie Mellon University! To help our newest students smoothly transition and build lasting connections, we invite you to participate in The ORIGINS Experience, an enriching program designed to jumpstart your CMU journey.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Academic Success
Carnegie Mellon's academic pace and rigor require effective study and time management skills, as well as a growth mindset. This week's newsletter and webinar highlight resources to meet the demands of CMU's academic environment and support your academic transition.
Monday, June 2, 2025
Enrollment Management
Preparing for your first semester is exciting and requires planning. Carnegie Mellon's Office of Enrollment Management helps new students navigate the enrollment process and supports them through their academic journey.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Welcome & Congratulations!
You and your family will receive various communication throughout the summer, including the weekly summer newsletter - the Talking Tartan - which will share campus resources, introduce you to the people who make CMU exceptional, and uncover the unique aspects of your new community.
Monday, May 19, 2025
President's Welcome to the Class of 2029+
CMU invites all first-year students and their families to attend our First-Year Student Welcome and Onboarding Webinar on June 4 and all incoming international students and families to attend our First-Year International Student Webinar on June 11.