First-Year Onboarding Checklist
All incoming first-year and transfer students should review this page for required and recommended tasks to complete in the summer before you start your Carnegie Mellon experience.
Dates Vary
Required
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- Varies by College - Academic Registration
As Applicable
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- As soon as possible - Complete Financial Aid Process
- As available - Open Local Bank Account
- As available - Attend a CMU Network Summer Sendoff event
- At any time - Download Helpful Mobile Applications
- At any time - Set up your Pittsburgh Regional Transit Ready2Ride App
May 2026
Required
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- 5/25 - Submit
- 5/25 - Set up Email and Personal Technology
- 5/31 - Submit Parent and Family Information Form
- 5/31 - Submit
As Needed
- 5/25 - Submit University Housing Accommodations Form
- 5/31 - Submit Special Dining Needs Form
June 2026
Required
- 6/1 - Attend the First-Year Welcome & Onboarding Webinar
Required for International Students
- 6/9 - Attend the First-Year International Student Webinar
- 6/15 - Complete information in
July 2026
Required
- 7/1 - Submit ID Card Photo
- 7/1 - Arrange to Send AP and IB Scores or Transfer Credit
- 7/31 - Writing Course Placement (Nonnative English speakers only; available June 1)
Recommended
- 7/1 - Manage Student Identity
- 7/20 - Enroll in Online Banking
- 7/20 - Invite others to My Plaid Student
- 7/20 - Provide Invoice Authorization
As Needed
- 7/7 - Order your computer from the
- 7/19 - Submit
August 2026
Required
- 8/11 - Submit Immunization Records (available May 13)
- 8/12 - (available July 1)
- 8/12 - (available July 1)
- 8/15 - Pay Fall Semester Invoice
- 8/21 - Waive or Enroll in Student Health Insurance
- 8/24 -
Additional Requirement for International Students
- 8/16 – Attend International Student Welcome and Immigration Check-in
Recommended
- 8/1 - Secure Renter's Insurance
- 8/14 - Login to TartanConnect
- 8/14 - Complete Modules 1-3 in Career Launch
- 8/15 - Submit Admitted Student Questionnaire (available July 1)
- 8/15 - Add Plaid Cash to ID Card
- 8/31 - Order
- Upon Arrival - Locate Your SMC Mailbox and the Parcel Pickup Areas
- 9/21 - Enroll in Monthly Payment Plan
As Needed
- 8/24 - Enroll in Tuition Insurance Program
- 8/31 - Complete Application for Academic Accomodations Related to a Disability
- 8/31 - Order your Art/Architecture and Design Kits from the
- 9/30 - Search for University Employment