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2 0 18 U N D E R G R AD UATE Pre-Orientation Guide
Important Deadlines
Complete these key tasks prior to your arrival on campus:
Deadline Task Page Info
MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS
June 30 Immunization Form 7
July 1 Final Grade Report 7
July 9 Submit photo for CMU ID card 7
August 15 Fall semester Student Account payment (available June 30) 8
August 20 Alcohol Edu + Haven (available July 23) 6
September 11 Waive/Enroll Student Health Insurance 7
Dates vary by college Academic Registration 12-15
Prior to arrival on campus Writing Course Placement (non-native English speakers only) 9
MANDATORY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
June 15 International Student Information Form 18
June 15 Affidavit of Support for Financial Sponsor 18
June 15 International Student Instructions Support Forms (I-20) 18
August 19 Immigration Check-In 18
RECOMMENDED
July 1 Send AP/IB/PESO scores 7
Set up Online Banking and Electronic Refunding in
August 1 7
Student Information Online (SIO)
September 1 Spirituality and Meaning Making Survey 27
Orientation week Obtain textbooks (buy, rent, borrow) 9
Dates vary Submit required documents to Financial Aid 8
Prior to arrival on campus Add Plaid Cash to ID card 7
Prior to arrival on campus Invite users to My Plaid Student 8
OPTIONAL
July 13 Register for ORIGINS 16
July 31 Place Bed Bath & Beyond orders 4
August 21 Complete Computing@CMU Course 12
Dewars Insurance Program: Tuition Refund Plan
August 29 7
(available mid-July)
September 1 Voluntary disclosure of disability 23
Dates vary Attend Summer Welcome Events 10
Prior to arrival on campus Open a PNC Bank account 11
Prior to arrival on campus Share your new CMU address 8
Prior to arrival on campus Follow CMU on social media 3, 5
What's Inside
Welcome Dining During Orientation__________________________________ 19
Welcome from Professional Staff of Orientation_____________ 2 Orientation Website ________________________________________ 19
Letter from Your Head Orientation Counselors______________ 3
Academic and Personal Support Resources
Summer Prep Academic Development_____________________________________ 21
What to Bring?________________________________________________ 4 Carnegie Mellon University Police Department ____________ 21
Bed, Bath & Beyond, In-Room Delivery______________________ 4 Career and Professional Development Center_____________ 22
The ABCs of Orientation_____________________________________ 4 The Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion ____________ 22
What’s Already in the Room?_________________________________ 5 Counseling and Psychological Services_____________________ 23
The Extras____________________________________________________ 5 Division of Student Affairs Resource Guide_________________ 23
The Essentials _______________________________________________ 5 Global Communication Center______________________________ 23
What NOT to Bring___________________________________________ 5 Intercultural Communication Center _______________________ 23
AlcoholEdu+Haven___________________________________________ 6 Student Employment _______________________________________ 23
Banking at Carnegie Mellon_____________________________ 6 & 11 Students with Disabilities ___________________________________ 23
Computing on Campus______________________________________ 6 Study Abroad________________________________________________ 24
Final Grade Report and AP Scores____________________________ 7 Tartan Ink - Printing and Shipping Center__________________ 24
Health Insurance Requirements_____________________________ 7 Undergraduate Research Office ___________________________ 24
Immunization Requirements_________________________________ 7 University Health Services__________________________________ 24
The HUB – Student Service Center__________________________ 7 University Store_____________________________________________ 24
Postal Services_______________________________________________ 8 University Library System___________________________________ 25
Textbooks and Course Materials____________________________ 9 Veteran Benefits Information and ROTC Program
Writing Course Placement for Non-Native Opportunities __________________________________________ 25
English Speakers________________________________________ 9 Wellness Initiatives _________________________________________ 25
Summer Welcome Events___________________________________ 10 The Word: Student Handbook______________________________ 25
Carnegie Mellon Alumni Association________________________ 10
Dates to Remember_________________________________________ 10 Getting Involved on Campus
Student Organizations ______________________________________ 27
Academic Registration The Bridge___________________________________________________ 27
Optional Calculus Assessment______________________________ 12 Civic Engagement ___________________________________________ 27
Computing @ Carnegie Mellon_____________________________ 12 Faith, Spirituality and Religious Life_________________________ 27
BXA Intercollege Degree Programs (BCSA, BHA & BSA)____ 13 Fraternity and Sorority Life__________________________________ 28
College of Engineering ______________________________________ 13 Late Night ___________________________________________________ 28
College of Fine Arts (CFA)___________________________________ 14 Leadership Development Opportunities ___________________ 28
Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences (DC)___ 14
Humanities Scholars Program (HSP)________________________ 14 Varsity Athletics, Recreation and Fitness
Quantitative Social Science Scholars Program (QSSS)_____ 15 Intercollegiate Athletics_____________________________________ 29
Mellon College of Science (MCS)____________________________ 15 Club Sports__________________________________________________ 30
School of Computer Science (SCS)__________________________ 15 Facilities_____________________________________________________ 30
Science and Humanities Scholars Program (SHS)__________ 15 Group X-ercise ______________________________________________ 30
Tepper School of Business (TPR)____________________________ 15 Intramural Sports ___________________________________________ 30
Recreational Fitness_________________________________________ 30
Orientation 2018
Pre-Orientation Programs __________________________________ 16 Get to Know Pittsburgh
Varsity Football Players and Parents’ Orientation __________ 16 Arts Pass Program__________________________________________ 31
ORIGINS Overnight Pre-Orientation Retreat________________ 16 Pittsburgh Connections: Weekly Excursion Series__________ 31
Move-In Day and Room Key Pickup_________________________ 17
Commuter Students ________________________________________ 17 Useful Information
International Students______________________________________ 18 Hotel Accommodations_____________________________________ 32
Transfer Students___________________________________________ 18 Driving to Campus__________________________________________ 33
Opening Welcome Weekend Schedule Highlights__________ 18 Transportation to and from Pittsburgh Airport_____________ 33
Orientation Sneak Peek_____________________________________ 19 Carnegie Mellon Helpful Numbers__________________________ 33
Pre-Orientation Guide PDF
To download a PDF of this guide, visit
studentaffairs.cmu.edu/first-year/orientation/
pre-orientation-booklet.html
ORIENTATION LOGO DESIGNED BY:
Natalie Harmon, Bachelor of Design 2018
Dear Class of 2022+,
On behalf of the Division of Student Affairs, welcome to the Carnegie
Mellon University community. As you think about starting your college
experience, you might be feeling a number of emotions — relief,
excitement, anxiety or curiosity. The transition to college requires
learning a new educational context and oftentimes, leaving home. Our
Undergraduate Orientation program is here to help you start strong and
discover the opportunities that will shape your collegiate experience.
This Orientation guide will help you launch into your first year. Please
read the contents carefully so you are well prepared when you arrive on
campus. This guide also introduces our extensive, full-week new student
Orientation program that will focus on building community, your
academic transition and introducing campus opportunities. Through
formal and informal meetings with academic advisors and faculty
members, programming within your residence halls, participation in
traditional ceremonies and engaging in community-building activities,
you'll learn our institutional values of scholarship and community living.
The theme for this year’s Orientation program, Dare to Discover, is
designed to showcase the many opportunities available to you as a
Carnegie Mellon Tartan. We hope you will set goals during Orientation to
make your mark on our campus and beyond. Orientation week will also
help you create vibrant and meaningful memories of your first week on
campus. Your engagement with Orientation Counselors, Resident
Assistants, faculty, staff, alumni and even more importantly, with other
new students, will help lay the foundation for your first year. The
Orientation program aims to strengthen your connection to the
university and provide you with a comprehensive set of personal and
educational programs that will assist you in making a successful
transition to our vibrant community. We are here to help you discover
new experiences and opportunities as you begin your Carnegie Mellon
journey. Ahead of you lay unlimited possibilities!
Anne Witchner Levin
Associate Dean of Student Affairs and
Director of Orientation and Family Programs
Julie Schultz
Associate Dean of Parent and Family Engagement and First-Year Orientation
Gwendolyn Stevens
Housefellow and Coordinator of Residential Education for Orientation
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Welcome!
We are so excited to have you all join us in Pittsburgh this August! The
seven of us, Head Orientation Counselors (HOCs), have been working all
year for your arrival at Carnegie Mellon. The Orientation staff of HOCs,
Orientation Leaders (OLs) and Orientation Counselors (OCs) are here to
help you discover the amazing opportunities that await you. Whether
you’re coming to campus from across the street or around the globe,
your time at CMU will be full of discovery and daring moments, and we
can’t wait to help you get started!
From conducting world class research, pursuing interdisciplinary
academics, building a booth, driving a buggy or joining a student
organization, there are so many thrilling aspects for you to explore on
campus. In addition, Pittsburgh has so many unique experiences to
offer. There is so much to jump into, whether biking along the river,
exploring the many neighborhoods or visiting our city’s many museums.
CMU and the greater Pittsburgh community is truly a place where you
can be yourself and build upon and discover all of your passions. The
best part is that when pursuing your interests, our community is full of
people ready and willing to help you with whatever you need. But first,
we’ll see you at Orientation to make sure you are in a perfect position to
take full advantage of the University’s resources right from the start!
We cannot wait to see how you all will make your mark on this campus
in your time here, and so, we welcome you, the Class of 2022+ to the
Carnegie Mellon community. We hope that as you begin this new
chapter of your life, you will Discover new paths and explore the
endless possibilities.
All Our Tartan Love,
Mason, Julia, Lily, Raghav, Christie, David and Anna-Jamieson
Follow us for updates
CarnegieMellonOrientation CMUOrientation2018 cmu.edu/student-affairs/orientation
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Summer Prep
Here's a list of helpful things to do and
learn before arriving on campus. This
booklet contains phone numbers and
websites for more information.
What to Bring for Your New Room
The following lists are designed to provide you with some
general information regarding what to pack before you
leave your home. Remember, you will not need
everything that you own. Also, be sure to coordinate with
your roommate or roommates to find out what they are
bringing to eliminate duplicate items in the room.
In-Room Delivery!
Carnegie Mellon’s Student Dormitory Council (SDC)
and the University Stores have teamed up with Bed
Bath & Beyond to make move-in day easier!
Order your room essentials and extras by July 31 at
bbby.com/cmu to have your items delivered directly
to your room by SDC before you arrive.
Be sure to go to the special CMU site, not the regular
Bed Bath & Beyond site, if you want in-room delivery.
(The special delivery address at our Penn Avenue
facility will auto-populate only on the special CMU
site.) Orders placed after July 31 will be delivered
through the regular campus package process.
Plan to shop at the Bed Bath & Beyond pop-up
store on Move-In Day for any of your “last minute,”
“left at home,” “too big to travel” items.
bbby.com/cmu
The ABCs of Orientation
HOC Head Orientation Counselor OL Orientation Leader OC Orientation Counselor
There are seven undergraduate Each HOC has their team of returning The OC staff is here to introduce you to the
students dedicated to planning the Orientation leaders who are chosen to CMU community and to Pittsburgh. OCs are
programs and events who are going to take on a leadership role and additional friendly, reliable and as eclectic as your
make your Orientation an unforgettable responsibilities during Orientation. first-year class. Feel free to approach them
college experience. They are These veteran OLs arrive before the with any questions you may have. They will
determined to make your transition to rest of the OC staff to assist the HOCs be your guides to campus life during
college life an exceptional experience! in preparing for Orientation. Orientation week and will serve as
invaluable resources after Orientation ends.
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What’s Already in the Room? The Essentials
Every residence hall room or apartment comes You should definitely bring the following items
with the following items for each resident: with you when you move in:
• Bed with 39” x 80” extra-long mattress • Alarm clock
(bring your own linens)
• Backpack
• Desk and chair
• Clothes and hangers (Remember, it gets cold in Pittsburgh!)
• Bookshelf or hutch (as applicable)
• Desk lamp
• Closet or wardrobe
• Laundry basket/bag and laundry soap
• Dresser
• Linens and towels (sheets, pillows, washcloths, etc.)
• Safety rails and ladder for lofted or bunked bed
• Mugs, cups, plates, utensils
• Window coverings
• Storage bins
• High-speed network/internet access (wired and/or
• Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
wireless connection depending on housing facility)
• Umbrella
• Basic Cable TV service with activated cable TV jack
(supply your own TV) and IPTV Service • University documents
The Extras What NOT to Bring
You may want to consider some of the following The items listed below are not permitted in university
optional items as well: housing and should definitely be left at home:
• Bicycle and bike lock • Air conditioners (unless approved by Health Services)
• Camera • Candles/incense
• Computer • Hot plates or pressure cookers
• Fan • Hoverboards
• Games • Pets (except for fish in an aquarium or service animals)
• Headphones • Space heater
• Iron • Swimming pools, hot tubs or waterbeds
• Microwave (compact and under 700 watts)
• Power strip/surge protector
• Refrigerator* (110/120 VAC and under 4.5 cubic feet) Follow Housing and ResEd
• Stereo/CD player Before arriving on campus, follow these CMU
accounts to get the latest news, photos and
• TV important information about living on campus!
cmuhousing lifeatcmu housingatcmu
*Microfridge units are available for rent through MicroFridge Rental.
CA & RA Community Advisor and Resident Assistant HF Housefellow
These undergraduate leaders will live on your residential floor Housefellows are members of the Division of Student Affairs
and in your residential building to assist you throughout the staff who are responsible for a specific residential
year. Community Advisors and Resident Assistants can help population known as a house. Each staff member works with
you navigate through both the Carnegie Mellon and Pittsburgh a team of student staff members consisting of a Community
communities and answer any questions that you may have Advisor and Resident Assistants to enhance the lives of their
along the way. They will also plan programs to encourage residents. Housefellows can assist with personal, academic
interaction among residential students and aid in connecting or professional support and can serve as a resource for
residents to numerous on-campus resources and services. promoting your personal and academic success.
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AlcoholEdu and Haven Sexual Assault Computing on Campus
Prevention for Undergraduates Before you arrive on campus, review the information below
Carnegie Mellon University expects all new undergraduate to help you prepare for computing at Carnegie Mellon.
students to complete two online courses: AlcoholEdu for
College and Haven for Undergraduates, as part of our Andrew Account
comprehensive alcohol abuse and sexual violence prevention
Your Andrew account is your gateway to computing at
programs. These courses will open on July 23 and must be
Carnegie Mellon. Your account gives you access to email,
completed by August 20, 2018. All students will receive an
network registration, Computing Services public computer
email invitation with instructions when the course opens.
labs and other resources. For more information, visit
For details, visit cmu.edu/health-services/alcohol/
cmu.edu/computing/students.
AlcoholEdu.html.
Check Your Email
Banking at Carnegie Mellon University
As a student, official Carnegie Mellon email will be sent to
PNC Bank makes it easier for Carnegie Mellon students to
your Andrew email address. Once you know your Andrew
keep track of their money. PNC has convenient on-campus
user ID and have set your Andrew account password, you can
locations, with nine ATMs and even a Customer Service Center
access your email at email.cmu.edu. It is important to check
on the lower level of Cohon Center. Plus, PNC offers Virtual
your email regularly. Package notifications will be sent to your
Wallet® Student, with easy-to-use checking and saving
Andrew email address.
accounts and interactive tools to help students develop solid
money management skills. For even more convenience, you
can use your ID Card as an ATM card if you choose to link it to Prepare Your Computer
your PNC Bank account. You’ll need only one card to get into For your convenience, public computer labs are available
your residence hall, pay for meals, do your laundry, get cash across campus and offer a variety of Windows, Mac and
at ATMs and more! Linux computers, peripherals and an extensive complement
of software. If you bring your own computer, note the
PNC Bank ATMs on Campus operating systems we support, and the free software
available for you to download or access remotely. If
• Cohon University Center, 1st floor –
purchasing a new computer, contact our campus Computer
two ATMs (one accepts deposits)
Store staff at bookstore.web.cmu.edu and select Computer
• Cohon University Center, lower level – Sales for help and advice. Before arriving on campus, connect
two ATMs (accept deposits) to the Carnegie Mellon network and be sure to secure your
• Gates Building – 3rd floor computer. For more information, visit cmu.edu/computing/
students.
• Hunt Library – 1st floor
• Posner Hall – 1st floor rear entrance Wi-Fi Network
• Tepper Quad Building When you arrive on campus, connect to the wireless network.
• Wean Hall – 5th floor lobby Find CMU-SECURE in your Wi-Fi list and log in using your
Andrew user ID and password. To locate computer labs, set
up printing to public printers and learn about other
PNC Bank Offices on and near Campus computing resources available to you visit cmu.edu/
• PNC Customer Service Center computing/students.
Cohon University Center, lower level
• Craig Street Branch – 4600 Fifth Avenue
• Oakland Branch – 4022 Fifth Avenue Need Computing Help?
• Squirrel Hill Branch – 5810 Forbes Avenue Visit Cyert Hall Room 119 with computing- and
account-related questions. Phone and email support
are available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 412-268-4357
To learn more, or to open an account, visit PNC Bank during or it-help@cmu.edu.
Orientation, or any PNC Bank branch — including the campus
location on the lower level of the Cohon University Center.
You can also visit PNC online at pnc.com/carnegiemellon,
or call 1-877-PNC-1000.
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. MEMBER FDIC.
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Final Grade Report and AP Scores The HUB – Student Service Center
Entering students must submit their Final High School Grade The HUB staff delivers comprehensive service and counsel to
Report and all AP/IB/PSEO scores by July 1, 2018. Find the students and families regarding financial aid, billing, payments,
forms and more detail at admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/ registration and academic records. The HUB is located on the
pages/ntie-dates-deadlines. lower level of Warner Hall. For general questions and
information, email thehub@andrew.cmu.edu, call 412-268-8186
Health Insurance Requirements or visit cmu.edu/hub. The assistant directors in The HUB serve
as liaisons for specific colleges and assist enrolled students
All full-time students must have health insurance that meets
with key aspects of the enrollment process. Find your assigned
the university’s requirements. The university offers Aetna
HUB liaison on your Student Information Online (SIO) resource
student health insurance as well as optional vision and dental
page or on The HUB website at www.cmu.edu/hub/contact.
insurance plans. Students will be charged a health insurance
fee for the Aetna Student insurance plan. This fee will appear
on the first semester invoice. Academic and Registration Information
View your approved class schedule via Student Information
Online (SIO) on the Course Schedule screen. Each academic
Students MUST take one of the following area handles registration differently for incoming students.
actions by SEPTEMBER 11, 2018: See more details on pages 12-15. If you have questions about
schedule changes, transfer credits or other issues regarding
1. Enroll in the health insurance plan offered by course registration, speak with your advisor on Thursday of
the university; or Orientation Week.
2. Apply for a waiver, verifying that you already
have health insurance that meets the Andrew User ID and Student ID Number
university’s requirements.
Your Andrew user ID and password provide access to
Insurance requirement details, as well as enrollment numerous campus resources. Your Student ID Number can be
and waiver information are available at found on the My Info screen in Student Information Online
cmu.edu/health-services/student-insurance. (SIO) at cmu.edu/hub/sio.
Dewar’s Tuition Insurance
Carnegie Mellon University collaborates with A.W.G. Dewar Inc.
Immunization Requirements
to provide students with an optional insurance program
All incoming students must complete an online immunization known as the Tuition Refund Plan. Insuring tuition, as well as
form documenting required immunizations by June 30, 2018. required fees (activity, technology, media, and transportation),
A list of required immunizations and more details are plus housing and dining, can reduce financial impact in the
available at cmu.edu/health-services/immunization. The event of a serious illness or accident. Learn more at
online immunization form can be accessed by logging into cmu.edu/sfs/billing/tuition-insurance.html.
HealthConnect with an Andrew ID through cmu.edu/
health-services. Failure to comply with the university’s ID Card and Plaid Cash
immunization requirement will result in administrative
suspension and removal from University Housing. One of the most important items you will need at Carnegie
Mellon is your official ID Card. This photo identification card
classifies you as a member of the Carnegie Mellon community
and will be part of your everyday campus life. You will use your
card to access certain buildings and services, including public
transportation. In order for your ID Card to be ready for pickup
on the first day of Orientation, be sure to submit your photo
“When I think of CMU, the first thing online by July 9, 2018 by visiting cmu.edu/idplus. Students
I think of is my friends, the second is who do not submit a photo by the deadline or at all will need
to visit The HUB in Warner Hall upon arriving to campus to
booth and the third is Orientation — have a photo taken and ID Card produced. Please note that
to link it all together. I met most of my Orientation is a peak time in The HUB, so lines may be long. A
feature of your ID Card is Plaid Cash — a prepaid, stored-
closest friends during Orientation, and value/debit account that can be used to pay for textbooks and
school supplies. Plaid Cash is accepted by some of the area’s
I participate in booth with them.” most popular restaurants and retail stores. Questions about
ID Cards and Plaid Cash may be directed to The HUB at
Zachary Sikov idplus@andrew.cmu.edu or 412-268-8186. Learn more at
2018 Orientation Counselor cmu.edu/idplus/plaidcash.
Tepper School of Business, Class of 2019
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Student Financial Services Student Privacy and FERPA
Student account invoices are produced on the last calendar Carnegie Mellon University values students' rights to privacy
day of each month and include all posted activity for current and adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
and future semesters. When your invoice is ready to be (FERPA). In accordance with FERPA, Carnegie Mellon officials do
viewed on Student Information Online (SIO), an email will be not disclose information from a student record without the
sent to your Andrew email account. You will be notified of student’s consent. The policy applies to all Carnegie Mellon
your first invoice June 30, 2018. A variety of payment options University students, faculty, staff and school officials. For more
are available for Carnegie Mellon students and families. The information, visit cmu.edu/hub/privacy.
fastest, most convenient way for you to make a payment to
your student account or to receive a refund from the university Postal Services
is through Online Banking. Simply register your U.S. checking or
CMU Postal Services is a full-service USPS post office owned
savings account in SIO to use this free service.
and operated by Carnegie Mellon University located on the
If your parent or another individual would like to view student lower level of Cohon Center. Postal Services offers a wide range
account invoices and activity, as well as make payments, we of products and services, such as stamps, postage, mailing
encourage you to invite them to use My Plaid Student. Learn boxes, envelopes, tape, USPS forms and money orders. CMU
more at cmu.edu/hub. Postal Services is your one-stop destination for your domestic
The HUB and Student Financial Aid Office work together to and international shipping and mailing needs.
provide students and families a high level of customer service
and effective, efficient delivery of financial assistance from Student Mail Code (SMC)
federal, state, private and institutional sources. Learn more All incoming first-year students are assigned a four-digit
about financial aid at Carnegie Mellon at cmu.edu/sfs/ Student Mail Code (SMC) that matches a mailbox in university
financial-aid. Postal Services, located on the lower level of the Cohon Center.
Your SMC code is used to route all USPS, FedEx, DHL, UPS mail,
Student Information Online (SIO) parcels and campus mail to your student mailbox and/or the
Student Information Online (SIO) serves as your student package pickup window.
profile and you should ensure it is kept up-to-date with your
family’s most recent contact information. You will log in to SMC and Post Office Box Combination
cmu.edu/hub/sio using your Andrew user ID and After you are enrolled, go to Student Information Online (SIO)
password to: at cmu.edu/hub/sio under the My Info tab to retrieve your
four-digit Student Mail Code (SMC) and post office box
• View grades, QPA and enrollment status
combination. Please retrieve this information prior to coming to
• Order transcripts and verifications Postal Services to retrieve mail and packages. No information
• Plan your course schedule and complete course about SMCs or post office box combinations will be provided at
registration activities (for Spring 2018 and beyond) Postal Service’s front counter or at the package pickup window.
• View financial aid details, including awards, application
status and federal loan information
Your Carnegie Mellon Mailing Address:
• View student account invoices and activity
• Make payments via Online Banking and designate a bank Use the following address (“xxxx” is your four-digit
account for electronic refunds Student Mail Code or SMC) for all of USPS, FedEX,
UPS and DHL deliveries. For example:
• Manage family and friend contact information and
invite individuals to view your student account invoices, Student's Name
make payments and order verifications through SMC xxxx
My Plaid Student 5032 Forbes Avenue
• View housing and meal plan assignments Pittsburgh, PA 15289-xxxx
8Forwarding Mail to Campus Textbooks and Course Materials
To forward mail from your permanent address to your The University Store is the official textbook provider for
Carnegie Mellon address fill out the United States Postal Carnegie Mellon University. The online bookstore lets
Service Official Mail Forwarding Form, available from students preorder textbooks, choose from various formats
usps.com. You must include SMC "xxxx" on Line 7a of the (eBooks, rentals, loose-leaf, used, new), and compare prices
form. If you fail to do so, the delivery of your mail may be from third party vendors like Amazon. The store also lists
delayed and cannot be guaranteed. supplementary course information — such as if an
instructor provides more materials through Canvas or
Shipping Belongings to Campus recommends students use a certain calculator.
Due to limited storage space and the large volume of incoming Students may serach for textbooks at bookstore.
parcels received at the start of each semester, please follow mbsdirect.net/CarnegieMellon.htm. Simply enter all
these guidelines: course numbers into the site and the requested materials
from the instructors will populate. Some textbooks also
• Do not ship your belongings until two weeks prior to include a guaranteed buyback price — the amount the
your arrival on campus student can get back for their book at the end of the
semester. After selecting course materials to purchase,
• Maximum box dimensions are 20”x20”x20” in choose delivery to either the University Store, SMC mailbox,
length, width, height or to a permanent mailng address.
• Maximum box weight is 35 pounds. When ordering The Art Store provides course materials for Art and Design
textbooks online, please ask the vendor to consolidate majors. The store works directly with instructors to create
shipments whenever possible kits with all the necessary supplies at a discounted price.
Students may preorder kits online at bookstore.web.cmu.
edu. Kits are available for pick-up at the Art Store beginning
Claiming Packages and Mail
move-in weekend.
Mail that fits inside of a mailbox and does not contain a
tracking number will be placed inside your mailbox on the
Writing Course Placement for
lower level of the Cohon Center. Mail that contains a tracking
Non-Native English Speakers
number or does not fit inside the mailbox will be directed to
package pickup, also located on the lower level of the Cohon All non-native English speakers are required to take an
Center. Once the item is processed, an automated email will be online writing placement test before classes begin, Monday,
sent to your CMU email account. The item will only be available August 27, 2018. If you have not yet participated in the
after it has been processed. To claim mail at the package placement, you will not be able to complete your First-Year
pickup door, present a photo ID (CMU ID, driver’s license, Writing course requirement offered by the English
passport, etc.), provide your SMC and the number of emails Department. Please email Dr. Danielle Wetzel at
you received from the notification system. engfirst@andrew.cmu.edu to register.
Holding Mail During Summer and Semester Breaks
Mail and packages will be held during the winter and spring
breaks. A 10-day limitation on mail/packages is enforced during “Orientation is an opportunity to focus
the academic year and summer break. During summer break,
be sure to address mail to your current location. If you choose,
on the best part of CMU: the people. You
CMU Postal Services can forward mail for you. Mail forwarding will get to know the community which
is available for locations within the United States only. Mail
forwarding request forms are available at cmu.edu/ will push you to grow and learn in the
postoffice/forward-mail. Temporary forwards remain in effect
until the end date listed on the request form or until Postal
next chapter of your life. Collaboration,
Service is notified by emailing post-office@andrew.cmu.edu. late night conversations and passionate
Permanent forwards (such as those for graduating students or
students leaving campus) last for 30 days after their change in work are the building blocks of the CMU
status. Postal Services does not accept temporary or
permanent forwarding requests by phone,
experience, and Orientation will give you
email or in person. a taste of it all.”
Alan Menaged
2018 Orientation Counselor
Mellon College of Science, Class of 2019
92018–19
Summer Welcome Events
Dates to
Remember
Alumni, parents and the Office of Orientation host
welcome receptions for all first-year students and their
families throughout the summer. Welcome events provide
an opportunity to meet future classmates, current
students, alumni and university staff members. All events
are free, but space is limited, so register early. After
registering, a confirmation notification will be emailed that First Day of Classes – Fall 2018
includes the event's location and venue information. Monday, August 27
To see the full schedule of events and to register, visit
alumni.cmu.edu/welcome2cmu. Family Weekend 2018
Friday, October 12 – Sunday, October 14
California New York This event celebrates the entire CMU community.
Los Altos Chappaqua Information will be available in the next few months
Saturday, July 7 Tuesday, July 24 at cmu.edu/family-weekend.
Sunday, July 15 New York/Manhattan (Tribeca)
Los Angeles/ Friday, July 27 Mid-Semester Break
Pacific Palisades Friday, October 19
Pennsylvania
Saturday, July 14 Pittsburgh (CMU Campus)
Florida Thursday, July 12 Presidential Inauguration
Boca Raton Friday, October 26
Philadelphia (Downtown)
Saturday, June 23 Saturday, July 28
Illinois
Homecoming
Texas Saturday, October 27
Chicago (Northbrook) Houston
Sunday, July 29 Sunday, July 8
Thanksgiving Break
Massachusetts Washington Wednesday, November 21 – Friday, November 23
Boston Seattle (plus weekend)
Sunday, July 1 Monday, July 16
New Jersey Virginia Last Day of Fall Classes
Park Ridge (Northern NJ) Leesburg Friday, December 7
Sunday, July 29 Sunday, August 5
Princeton Junction Last Day of Final Examinations
Saturday, August 4 Monday, December 17
Classes Resume Spring 2019
Carnegie Mellon Alumni Association
Monday, January 14, 2019
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110,000 alumni, with staff and volunteers creating opportunities to
bring students and alumni together. Participate in activities
throughout the year to learn CMU traditions and network with
alumni from varied backgrounds, career fields and cities around
the world. Students have immediate access to join the online
community and CMU LinkedIn group, and are encouraged to get
involved with student organizations on campus, to attend events, Official Academic Calendar
and to consider membership in the Highland Ambassadors. These cmu.edu/hub/calendar.html
provide valuable leadership experience while serving the campus
community. Learn more at alumni.cmu.edu/students.
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Academic Registration
The process for signing up for classes varies across the colleges.
See the following pages regarding individual college procedures.
Placement Exams
The university offers placement exams for certain subject areas. Check with your
academic advisor to determine if placement exams are required or recommended to
inform your academic registration.
Computing @ Carnegie Mellon
Computing@Carnegie Mellon (C@CM) is a required course that teaches foundational
skills in information literacy and safe, responsible and effective computing. It focuses
on the tools and technologies that are specific to Carnegie Mellon. The course can be
completed online or in-person. College and academic advisor will provide more
information during course registration. Learn more at cmu.edu/c-cm.
12BXA Intercollege Degree Programs College of Engineering
(BCSA, BHA and BSA) 1. Early June: Students will be enrolled in an engineering
The BXA Meet and Greet to welcome students and family Canvas course that contains important information about
members is August 19, at 2:30 p.m. in Margaret Morrison placement tests, AP/IB credit and course registration.
Carnegie Hall, Room A-11.
2. June: Your first-year academic advisor will contact you to
The BXA Orientation Breakfast is August 23, at 8:45 a.m. discuss registration, timelines and other steps you need to
in Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall, Room 121. complete prior to coming to campus.
1. Students are mailed a welcome letter in early June. 3. Mid July: Students submit a draft of proposed class
schedule for approval.
2. T
he BXA office will contact each student by email to discuss
course selection, placement and registration in June. 4. Late July: Students register for classes online.
3. The BXA office will register students for classes in July. 5. July-August: Students can opt to enroll in the Computing@
Carnegie Mellon online course (C@CM).
4. S
tudents can review their schedule online in the first week
of August. 6. Orientation Week: Optional math placement exams are
available (if eligible); resolve any scheduling issues in
5. S
tudents with questions about their schedule may contact
person with advisor.
Dr. Carrie Hagan, BXA Associate Director and first-year
advisor at 412-268-8326 or csh@andrew.cmu.edu.
13College of Fine Arts (CFA) 3. After August 5, students will be able to view their schedules
Architecture through the SIO website.
1. Students will receive an email to their personal email 4. Students with questions may contact Amy Nichols at
accounts in early June directing them to activate their 412-268-1581 or nicholsa@andrew.cmu.edu.
CMU email accounts.
Music
2. Placement exams will be conducted in June/early July.
Students who speak English as a second language are 1. Students are emailed enrollment information by the first
REQUIRED to take the online English Placement test. week of June.
3. Students will then be emailed information regarding the 2. Students will send special requests for courses
supplies needed to start their first year in the School of electronically by the first week of July.
Architecture, the mentoring program in architecture, 3. All first-year music students will be registered for most
instructions to join the AIAS and computer requirements. of their courses by the School of Music by the first week
4. All first-year architecture students will be registered into of August.
their required courses by Erica Oman, School of 4. On August 8, students can review their schedules online.
Architecture Academic Advisor.
5. By August 15, if a student is not registered for any courses,
5. Students with questions may contact Heather Workinger please contact Sharon Johnston at slj@andrew.cmu.edu or
Midgley, first-year faculty advisor, at haw5@cmu.edu. 412-268-2385.
6. During Orientation Week, students will take placement
Art
tests in harmony and solfege, and their schedules will be
1. First-semester School of Art students are preregistered for completed.
the majority of their classes.
2. In June, students will receive information regarding course Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences (DC)
scheduling, materials and common first-year questions. 1. In mid-June, students will receive a welcome letter via their
3. In July, students submit their preferences for mediums in CMU email from their Dietrich College academic advisor
their introductory sculpture course. that contains information regarding the Dietrich Academic
Advisory Center (AAC) snapchat account and instructions
4. Students can check their schedules through SIO in
for accessing a course in Canvas that contains all the
mid-August and will receive a copy of their final schedule
information and tools students will need to plan their fall
during Orientation.
schedule.
5. Students with questions may contact Mark Cato at
2. Students should begin to work through this course as soon
412-268-1531 or mdcato@andrew.cmu.edu.
as they are able. Upon completion, students may begin
scheduling one-on-one appointments with their academic
Design advisor (in person, phone or Skype) to discuss their
1. Upon acceptance, all first-year Design students are backgrounds, interests and general plan for a fall schedule.
encouraged to join Facebook Group “CMU Design Class 3. After receiving advisor approval, students will register for
of 2022.” classes in late July.
2. By early June, Melissa Cicozi, design academic advisor,
will email all first-years using their CMU email addresses. Humanities Scholars Program (HSP)
3. Throughout the summer, students will receive important 1. HSP students are invited into the program when admitted
course registration and supply lists via both email to Dietrich College based on their demonstrated interest
and Facebook. in the study of the humanities.
4. Design students share a common first semester 2. All HSP students are enrolled in a fall semester
and are preregistered for all of their courses. HSP-specific Freshman Seminar.
5. Students with questions may contact Melissa Cicozi 3. Students should work with their academic advisor in
at cicozi@cmu.edu. Dietrich College’s AAC over the summer to create a
fall schedule.
Drama 4. Students are welcome to contact the HSP director,
1. First-semester School of Drama students have a set Professor Tim Haggerty, at any time before arriving to
curriculum and are pre-registered for classes. campus. Otherwise, they will have the opportunity to meet
him during Orientation Week. Professor Tim Haggerty can
2. Amy Nichols will register students for classes during the
be reached at 412-268-6211 or th1h@andrew.cmu.edu.
last two weeks of July.
5. For more information visit cmu.edu/dietrich/hsp.
14Quantitative Social Science Scholars Program (QSSS) School of Computer Science (SCS)
1. QSSS students are invited into the program when 1. Jacobo Carrasquel, the SCS freshman advisor, will contact
admitted to Dietrich College based on their expressed the students via email by the end of May.
interest, aptitude and achievements in quantitative fields
2. Many documents, forms, placement tests and important
of study.
information will be provided incrementally throughout the
2. After accepting admittance into the program, scholars summer months. For step-by-step instructions visit
may elect to join affinity housing with other QSSS cs.cmu.edu/~jxc/advising.
classmates through the Housing Office (first come,
3. During May, June and July, SCS students will take several
first served).
placement tests and surveys. Once completed, SCS
3. All QSSS students are enrolled in a fall semester students will discuss their fall semester registration with
QSSS-specific Freshman Seminar. Jacobo. As their schedules are approved, students should
be able to register online by themselves. Registration
4. Students should work with their academic advisor in
should be completed by the end of July.
Dietrich College’s AAC over the summer to create a
fall schedule. 4. Reviews and changes to schedules will be done through
the month of August and during Orientation Week.
5. Students are welcome to contact the QSSS director,
Professor Mark Patterson, at any time before they arrive
on campus. Otherwise, they will have the opportunity to Science and Humanities Scholars Program (SHS)
meet him during Orientation Week. Mark Patterson can 1. S
cience and Humanities Scholars receive course
be reached at 412-268-5680 or via email at mpatters@ registration information at their Carnegie Mellon Andrew
andrew.cmu.edu. email accounts in early June.
6. For more information visit cmu.edu/dietrich/qsss. 2. S
HS students complete placement exams and express
course preferences by early July.
Mellon College of Science (MCS) 3. T
he SHS Program director and senior academic advisor
1. By June 8: Students receive a welcome message that register students for classes throughout July.
informs them about how to access online course
4. S
HS students can review their schedules online in
registration materials through Canvas. These messages
early August.
are sent via CMU email.
5. S
chedule issues, including changes, can be discussed with
2. July 8: Students MUST submit an online course
Dr. William Alba, the SHS program director, and Veronica
registration form by this date. Students are registered
Peet, the SHS senior academic advisor, throughout the
for courses on a first-come, first-served basis.
summer and during Orientation Week. His office is
3. June and July: Students who speak English as a second Doherty Hall 2201 and he can also be reached by email
language MUST take the online English Placement exam. alba@cmu.edu. She can be reached by email vpeet@
Students can opt to enroll in the Computing@Carnegie andrew.cmu.edu.
Mellon online course (C@CM) and/or take an optional
6. During
Orientation Week as well as throughout their
Computer Science placement exam. Prospective math
college careers, SHS students are welcome to all events
majors should also plan to complete an online math
for MCS (Mellon College of Science) and DC (Dietrich
preparation course.
College of Humanities & Social Sciences) students.
4. July 16 to August 10: Drs. Maggie Braun and Ken Hovis The SHS Welcome Dinner occurs on Tuesday of
will register students for their classes from July 16 Orientation Week.
through August 10. Schedule changes will not be made
during this period. Tepper School of Business (TPR)
5. August 13: Students can review their schedules online 1. F
irst-year business administration students will receive
and begin to request schedule changes. If a student access to the Class of 2022 website that prepares
does not have a schedule by this date, they should students for the fall semester in early June.
contact Dr. Maggie Braun at mabraun@andrew.cmu.edu
2. In June and July, students will interact with academic
or 412-268 6679.
advisors, engage with new classmates, take course
6. Orientation Week: Students can opt to take calculus, placement exams and more through the website and
advanced math and/or physics placement exams (if other virtual outlets.
eligible). Students can also meet with Drs. Braun and
3. S
tudents will register for classes in late July.
Hovis in-person to discuss scheduling concerns.
4. D
uring Orientation Week, students will meet with
academic advisors, attend group advising sessions and be
welcomed into the Tepper undergraduate community.
15Orientation 2018
Pre-Orientation Programs ORIGINS: Overnight Pre-Orientation Retreat
ORIGINS is an overnight, pre-orientation retreat for students
Varsity Football Players’ and Parents’ Orientation from identity groups that are underrepresented or
An Orientation program will be held for first-year football minoritized in our Carnegie Mellon community, including
players on Tuesday, August 14, from noon to 4 p.m. Since students who are the first generation to go to college in their
players are not able to fully participate in the full week of families, and Pell grant recipients. Connect and create
Orientation due to practice schedules, this program is community with other incoming and upper-class students,
designed to address many of the topics covered during faculty, staff, and alumni and get the inside scoop on thriving
Orientation. The players will be released from their practices to at CMU. ORIGINS participants move into their residence early
attend many of the house-based programs and the academic on Friday morning, August 17, 2018. The program starts in
programming during the week of Orientation. A mailing with the afternoon with lunch for students, family members and
more information will be sent to players in mid-July. key university partners. After lunch, students depart for
Lutherlyn Retreat Center and return to campus Saturday
evening, August 18, for the start of Orientation activities.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required by July 13,
2018. For more information, contact the Center for Student
Diversity and Inclusion by email at csdi@andrew.cmu.edu or
visit cmu.edu/student-diversity.
16 Margaret Morrison Street Key Pickup
Enter the designated traffic pattern near the corner of
Tech and Frew Streets (entering from Schenley Park) and
proceed to the Margaret Morrison Street Key Pickup
Tent if you reside in:
• Boss House • Resnik House
• Doherty Apartments • Roselawn Terrace Houses
• Donner House • Scobell House
• Hamerschlag House • Welch House
• Henderson House • West Wing
• Margaret Morrison Apartments • Woodlawn Apartments
• McGill House
Morewood Key Pickup
Residents will be provided more details about
move-in by Housing Services if they reside in:
• Morewood Gardens
• Mudge House
• Stever House
Residence on Fifth Key Pickup
Enter the designated traffic pattern near the corner of
Fifth Avenue and South Neville Street and proceed to the
Residence on Fifth Key Pickup Location if you reside in:
• Clyde House
• Fairfax Apartments
• The Highlands Apartments
• Neville Apartments
• Residence on Fifth
• Shady Oak Apartments
• Webster Hall
Move-In Day and Room Key Pickup Shirley Apartments Key Pickup
Enter the designated traffic pattern to proceed to the
Saturday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.* Shirley Apartments Key Pickup Location.
To facilitate an efficient move-in process, all students will be
assigned a designated move-in time. Orientation Commuter Students
counselors, resident assistants and other staff and Orientation is for all incoming first-year and new
volunteers will be on-site to assist with residence hall undergraduate students, whether they commute or live
move-in. Complete details regarding the residence hall in a university residence hall. It is important that all
move-in and key pickup process will be available at students participate in the week-long program to help
cmu.edu/housing beginning August 1. with the transition to Carnegie Mellon and to Pittsburgh.
Commuter students will be assigned to an Orientation
* If arriving after 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 18, students group and Orientation Counselors. A Welcome
must visit the Housing Office at the Residence on Fifth Reception will be held for commuter students on
(4700 Fifth Avenue, 2nd floor) to collect Andrew ID card Sunday, August 19.
and/or keys. Students who are unable to move in on
August 18 must contact Housing at 412-268-2139 to
make accommodations.
17International Students
International students move in with their first-year Welcome Weekend:
classmates on Saturday, August 18. International students Move-In and Family Orientation
must attend a mandatory immigration information and Parents and family members are invited to attend
check-in session on Sunday, August 19. The Office of Welcome Weekend. A detailed schedule of events will be
International Education (OIE) will provide additional details, available online in August. Students and guests will
via an email to the student’s Andrew ID (Carnegie Mellon receive a detailed Orientation schedule at move-in.
email address), about this and other sessions of particular cmu.edu/parents/events/family-orientation
relevance to international students and their families. For a
Settling In Guide, answers to frequently asked questions Move-In Day:
(FAQs) and information about orientation, visit the OIE Saturday, August 18
website at cmu.edu/oie.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Move-in
International students were asked to submit several forms
by June 15, 2018 including the International Student 4 p.m. Welcome address from
Information Form, the Affidavit of Support for Financial President Farnam Jahanain
Sponsor and International Student Instructions Form. If you
5:30 p.m. Dinner on your own
have not yet submitted those forms, visit admission.
enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/ntie-international-students Evening Activities for students
for more information or contact the Office of International
Education at oie@andrew.cmu.edu.
Family Orientation and Welcome Day:
Sunday, August 19
International Students Move-In Day:
Saturday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9 – 10:30 a.m. Family welcome session
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. College and academic
Mandatory Immigration Information sessions
and Check-In Session
Sunday, August 19 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch for new students
and families
Noon – 4 p.m. Programs, open houses,
Transfer Students
events and resource fair
Orientation is valuable to helping new undergraduate
students transition to Carnegie Mellon — whether they live 4 – 5 p.m. Family farewell*
on campus or not. Transfer students will be assigned to an Evening First floor meeting and
Orientation group and Orientation Counselors. A Welcome activities for students
Reception will be held for transfer students on Sunday,
August 19. Programming for family and guests concludes at 5 p.m.
*
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