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
- Varies by College - Academic Registration
- As available - Submit Final High School Transcript
As Applicable
- TBD - Complete Financial Aid Process
- As available - Open Local Bank Account
- At any time - Complete Application for Academic Accommodations Related to a Disability
- At any time - Download Helpful Mobile Applications
May 2026
Required
- TBD - Submit
- TBD - Submit Parent and Family Information Form
- TBD - Submit
- TBD - Set up Email and Personal Technology
As Needed
- TBD - Submit University Housing Accommodations Form
- TBD - Submit Special Dining Needs Form
June 2026
Required
- TBD - Attend the First-Year Welcome & Onboarding Webinar
Required for International Students
- TBD - Attend the First-Year International Student Webinar
- TBD - Complete information in
As Needed
- TBD - Order your computer from the
July 2026
Required
- TBD - Submit ID Card Photo
- TBD - Arrange to Send AP and IB Scores or Transfer Credit
- TBD - Writing Course Placement (Nonnative English speakers only; available June 1)
Recommended
- TBD - Manage Student Identity
- TBD - Enroll in Online Banking
- TBD - Invite others to My Plaid Student
- TBD - Provide Invoice Authorization
As Needed
- TBD - Submit
August 2026
Required
- TBD - Submit Immunization Records (available May 13)
- TBD - Pay Fall Semester Invoice
- TBD - (available July 15)
- TBD - (available July 15)
- TBD - Waive or Enroll in Student Health Insurance
Additional Requirement for International Students
Recommended
- TBD - Add Plaid Cash to ID Card
- TBD - Secure Renter's Insurance
- TBD - Login to
- TBD – Complete
- TBD - Order
- TBD - Submit (Opens in June - Check back!)
- Upon Arrival - Locate Your SMC Mailbox and the Parcel Pickup Areas
- TBD - Enroll in Monthly Payment Plan
As Needed
- TBD - Enroll in Tuition Insurance Program
- Ongoing - Search for University Employment