We are excited for you to start your journey here at CMU! Orientation is the jump-start to a fantastic year of study and growth and an opportunity for you to meet other students, connect with faculty and staff, and experience what life at CMU is all about.
Pay attention to your email for regular updates of what you need to know as you prepare to study at CMU, and make sure you save the date for the parts of orientation that apply to you.
International Student Orientation: August 31 – September 5
Welcome Week: September 4–8
Monday, September 4
- Residence Move In: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- New Undergrad Orientation: 1:00–5:00 PM
- Register on your application portal!
- Commuter Students: Arrive between 12:45–1:00 AM to sign in
- Parent/Guardian Orientation: 1:00–3:00 PM
Tuesday, September 5
- 10:30–11:00 AM – Opening Convocation
- 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM:
- First Year Faculty Advisor Sessions
- Grad Student Orientation Session I
- 12:00–1:30 PM – Community BBQ
- 1:00–3:00 PM – Welcome Fair
- Learn about the different student groups and associations and how to get involved!
- 1:30–2:30 PM – Graduate Student Orientation Session II
- 3:00–4:00 PM – Math Skills Bootcamp
- For those who want to brush up on their math skills before classes begin!
- 3:00–5:00 PM – Wide Games and Activities
- 5:00–6:00 PM – Supper
- Dorm students in the Dining Hall
- Commuter Students: Sign up for FREE supper!
- 6:15–8:00 PM – Student Council Coffee House
Wednesday, September 6
- First day of classes
Student Hub
Check out the Student Hub for the following:
- Parking Pass Registration
- Full Welcome Week Schedule
- Sign ups for Welcome Week events
- Calendar of upcoming events
- Populi Help
- and so much more!
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