Orientation Schedule
First-Year Orientation will take place August 16 - 24, 2025!
The First-Year Orientation program builds a foundation for academic success, community membership, well-being, campus involvement and pride in being a Tartan. All incoming first-year undergraduate students are expected to participate in First-Year Orientation.
View the Daily Schedule Overview for more information.
The full First-Year Orientation schedule is available on the CMU Events App.
Special Schedule Instructions
International Students
International students must submit several required forms via the MyOIE portal in June, and submit immigration information upon their arrival to campus in August. Updates regarding impacts to visas and travel will be communicated directly to students from the Office of International Education.
Transfer Students
Orientation is valuable to helping new undergraduate students transition to Carnegie Mellon—whether you have previous college experience or not. Transfer students are invited to participate in Transfer Student Orientation. All transfer students will be assigned to an Orientation group of other incoming transfer students, led by Orientation Counselors and Orientation Leaders who are transfer students at Carnegie Mellon. The Transfer Student Orientation will include programs designed specifically for transfer students as well as invitations to the larger First-Year Orientation experience.
Commuter Students
Orientation is for all incoming first-year and new undergraduate students, whether they commute or live in a university residence hall. For students who have been approved for an exemption to the first year residential requirement, it is important that you participate in the week-long First-Year Orientation program to help with the transition to Carnegie Mellon.
Students with Disabilities
Students who have disclosed a disability to the university will be invited to a session during First-Year Orientation. If you have not yet disclosed a disability to the university and would like to find out more, please contact the Office of Disability Resources.
Student Athletes
Student athletes are expected to participate in all First-Year Orientation programs as their practice schedule allows. Practice schedules are designed in coordination with First-Year Orientation so students are able to attend important programs during the week. Fall student athletes and their families are invited to attend a specialized orientation prior to First-Year Orientation, as student athletes arrive earlier to campus. Information regarding student athlete orientation will be shared by your respective coach.
Starting in the spring semester?
Due to the small number of students who are admitted for spring semester, there is not a formal orientation program scheduled. Please email the Office of First-Year Orientation or call 412-268-2142 for information about getting started and connecting with your academic advisor.