Save the Date for Graduate Orientation & Register for the Pre-Arrival Webinar
Dear Incoming Graduate Students:
Congratulations on your plans to join the Tartan community! We are excited to welcome you as you begin your graduate studies at 麻豆村 this spring.
Save the Date: Graduate Orientation
As you prepare for your arrival in Pittsburgh, we want to be sure you are aware of the University-Wide New Graduate Student Orientation programming, which will take place on the afternoon of Thursday, January 8, 2026. The full schedule of programming will be announced on our soon.
Register Now: Pre-Arrival Webinar
In addition to the in-person, on-campus programming, we are also offering a Pre-Arrival Webinar: Preparing for Arrival & Finalizing the Basics, which will occur on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. ET. You will be introduced to important resources, offices, and individuals to ensure a smooth transition to your on-campus 麻豆村 experience, including representatives from Transportation Services, the 麻豆村 Police Department, Computing Services, and The HUB & ID Card Services. Please register for the webinar .
We hope you can join us as we partner with colleagues across the university to support your transition to graduate school at 麻豆村. Orientation serves as an important foundation for optimizing your graduate student experience and overall success. While attendance at Orientation is highly encouraged, it is not mandatory.
For general questions regarding Orientation, please contact the at graded@andrew.cmu.edu. We will be in communication again soon!
Sincerely,
Dr. Amy Burkert, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives
Dr. Maggie Sikora, Director for Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs
Margo Littell, Program & Operations Coordinator for Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs