Incoming Graduate Students and Postdocs
Welcome to Carnegie Mellon University! As a new graduate student or postdoc, you may have a broad range of questions. The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs is here to support you as you transition to life as a graduate student or postdoc.
Please access the appropriate section below to review some of the actions items you should take upon beginning your CMU journey as a graduate student or postdoc.
Incoming Graduate Student Action Items
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Action Item |
Spring Deadline |
Fall Deadline |
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Submit your application for a campus parking permit, if needed. |
Immediately |
Immediately |
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Review the Tech Quick Start Guide for Students to prepare your tech for life on campus |
Immediately |
Immediately |
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Complete your student employee verification, if applicable. |
January |
August |
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Attend the University-wide New Graduate Student Orientation. Note: International students are required to attend an additional orientation hosted by the Office of International Education (OIE). Contact OIE for details. |
January |
August |
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Complete the Doctoral Student Orientation or Master's Student Orientation Canvas course, as applicable (check your email for course link) |
January |
August |
International students should visit the Office of International Education (OIE) site for important steps to receive the proper immigration documents required to travel to the U.S. and maintain legal status once you're in the U.S.
Incoming Postdoc Action Items
In addition to exploring the OGPA website, postdocs should consult their department website and the Human Resources website for additional resources. Supervisors may also provide additional information to postdocs as they transition to the Carnegie Mellon community.
Check back soon as additional information is forthcoming for incoming postdocs.