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Feb. 16, 2026

Tartan Preview Day

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Join us on campus to experience life as a Carnegie Mellon student!

Tartan Preview Day is your chance to learn about campus life, academics, the admission process and more at Carnegie Mellon. Several academic departments and campus offices are offering informational sessions or tours, and/or participating in our academic fair throughout the day. You can find participating departments and offices, as well as descriptions and locations of the various events in the schedule below. Event registrants will be provided meal vouchers to use at certain campus eateries. So be sure to leave time in your schedule to grab lunch!

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Visitor Information

Schedule of Events

PLEASE NOTE: you can only attend the sessions for which you register.

8 - 9:15 a.m.

Check-In

Cohon University Center, Wean Commons

Begin your day by checking in with admission counselors.

Academic Fair

Cohon University Center, Peter, McKenna and Wright Rooms

The Academic fair will give you the opportunity to meet and engage with representatives from the following academic departments:

  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • College of Engineering
  • Department of Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • School of Architecture
  • School of Computer Science
  • School of Design
  • School of Drama
  • School of Music
  • Tepper School of Business

9:20 - 9:50 a.m.

Welcome Remarks

Cohon University Center, Rangos Rooms

Hear from campus representatives as we welcome you to campus, share a bit about our community and send you off to your events.

10 - 11:15 a.m.
 

Admission Insights Series Presentation

Simmons Auditorium A, Tepper Building

In this session you will get tips from an admission counselor on how to build your college list, write your college essay and learn how colleges determine the class. 

Campus Tour

Coulter Welcome Center, Tepper Building

Take a student-led campus tour that showcases our classrooms, labs, makerspaces, campus landmarks and more, while getting an insider perspective on CMU from our Tartan Ambassadors.

Chemical Engineering Session and Tour

Doherty Hall, Room 1102

Join us for a faculty presentation followed by a student-led tour of the Chemical Engineering department. In this session, you’ll get an inside look at our program, life as a ChemE student, the careers it opens doors to, and the research experiences you can dive into as a student.

Information Systems Program Session

Posner Hall, Room 340

Join representatives from the information systems program for a presentation about the curriculum, projects and education within the program.

Mechanical Engineering Tour

Scaife Hall, Lobby

Join us for a student-led tour of the Mechanical Engineering Department to learn more about the overall student experience as a MechE student. We look forward to meeting you!

School of Architecture Session and Tour

College of Fine Arts, 2nd Floor Foyer

Join us for an informational discussion of Carnegie Mellon Architecture, our undergraduate program curricula and strategies to consider when applying to architecture schools, more specifically our undergraduate admission process. We will end with a tour of the architecture design studios. 

School of Music Tour and Session

College of Fine Arts, Alumni Concert Hall

Explore the School of Music facilities. Our School of Music ambassadors will share insights into our programs and answer your questions.

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Admission Information Session

Simmons Auditorium A, Tepper Building

Learn from our admission counselors about life at CMU, programs on campus, and the admission and financial aid processes.

Campus Tour

Coulter Welcome Center, Tepper Building

Take a student-led campus tour that showcases our classrooms, labs, makerspaces, campus landmarks and more, while getting an insider perspective on CMU from our Tartan Ambassadors.

Civil and Environmental Engineering Session

Porter Hall, Room A7E

Engage with representatives from Civil and Environmental Engineering as they discuss the program, its curriculum and more.

Dietrich College Session

Posner Hall, Room 340

Join us for a presentation followed by Q&A with leaders from Dietrich College's Student Success Team. The presentation will highlight the unique educational pathways, personalized advising, and world-class research and internship opportunities that allow Dietrich students to thrive in college and beyond.

Materials Science & Engineering Tour

Doherty Hall, Room A303

Join us to learn more about Material Science and Engineering and all of the opportunities available to our students. 

Mechanical Engineering Tour

Scaife Hall, Lobby

Join us for a student-led tour of the Mechanical Engineering Department to learn more about the overall student experience as a MechE student. We look forward to meeting you!

Mellon College of Science Session

Cohon University Center, Connan Room

Learn what it’s like to be an undergraduate in the Mellon College of Science. This information session highlights how students grow as scholars, professionals, people and citizens through rigorous academics, research opportunities and personalized advising.

School of Art Studio Tour

College of Fine Arts, Third Floor Foyer

Discover the School of Art on a tour led by current students who bring the studios to life. You’ll visit active workspaces, see art in progress and hear firsthand about the creative process, studio culture and daily life as an art student.

School of Music Tour and Session

College of Fine Arts, Alumni Concert Hall

Explore the School of Music facilities. Our School of Music ambassadors will share insights into our programs and answer your questions.

Tepper School of Business Session

Tepper Building, Room 2701

The Tepper School welcomes you to our information session where you'll learn about the four elements of the Tepper Educational Plan to support student success: academics, community, experiential learning, and career development from Tepper staff and students.

1 - 2:15 p.m.

Admission Insights Series Presentation

Simmons Auditorium A, Tepper Building

In this session you will get tips from an admission counselor on how to build your college list, write your college essay and learn how colleges determine the class. 

Campus Tour

Coulter Welcome Center, Tepper Building

Take a student-led campus tour that showcases our classrooms, labs, makerspaces, campus landmarks and more, while getting an insider perspective on CMU from our Tartan Ambassadors.

College of Engineering Session

Cohon University Center, Connan Room

Join representatives from the College of Engineering to learn more about the majors and programs available, the curriculum of each and more!

Mechanical Engineering Tour

Scaife Hall, Lobby

Join us for a student-led tour of the Mechanical Engineering Department to learn more about the overall student experience as a MechE student. We look forward to meeting you!

School of Art Studio Tour

College of Fine Arts, Third Floor Foyer

Discover the School of Art on a tour led by current students who bring the studios to life. You’ll visit active workspaces, see art in progress, and hear firsthand about the creative process, studio culture, and daily life as an art student.

School of Computer Science Session

Gates and Hillman Centers, Room 6115

Join SCS representatives for an overview presentation of the School of Computer Science.

School of Drama Tour

Purnell Center for the Arts, Lobby

Explore the School of Drama while taking a tour of our state of the art facilities in the Purnell Center for the Arts! Our drama ambassadors will share insights into our conservatory programs and answer your questions.

Student Panel

Simmons Auditorium B, Tepper Building

Do you have questions for current CMU student? Join us for a student panel, where you will be able to ask your questions and hear from students involved in a variety of activities across campus. 

2:30 - 3:45 p.m.

Admission Information Session

Simmons Auditorium A, Tepper Building

Learn from our admission counselors about life at CMU, programs on campus, and the admission and financial aid processes.

Campus Tour

Coulter Welcome Center, Tepper Building

Take a student-led campus tour that showcases our classrooms, labs, makerspaces, campus landmarks and more, while getting an insider perspective on CMU from our Tartan Ambassadors.

Career Development, Undergraduate Research and Study Abroad Panel

Coulter Welcome Center, Simmons Auditorium B

Join representatives from the Career and Professional Development Office, Study Abroad and the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholar Development to learn more about each area before we open it up for a panel discussion. 

Electrical & Computer Engineering Session

Roberts Engineering Hall, Singleton Room

Join us for a presentation followed by Q&A with ECE's Associate Department Heads and members of the advising team. The presentation will highlight the different curricular pathways, resources, and opportunities available within ECE.

School of Computer Science Tour

Gates and Hillman Centers, Room 6115

Join SCS representatives for an overview presentation of the School of Computer Science.

School of Design Session

Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall, Room 107

Engage with representatives from the School of Design to learn more about the program, curriculum, projects and more!