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Sept. 26, 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!

Schedule of Events

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

9 - 10 a.m.

Check-In

Cohon University Center(opens in new window), Wean Commons

Begin your day by checking in with admission counselors.

Academic Fair

Cohon University Center(opens in new window), Rangos Room

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

  • Athletics & Recreation
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil & Environmental Engineering
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Engineering Additional Majors
  • Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Naval ROTC
  • Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholar Development
  • Pre-College
  • School of Architecture
  • School of Art
  • School of Computer Science
  • School of Drama
  • School of Music
  • Student Academic Success Center
  • Tepper School of Business

10:05 - 10:35 a.m.

Welcome Remarks

Cohon University Center(opens in new window), 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.

10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Admission Information Session

Tepper Building(opens in new window), Simmons Auditorium A

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

Campus Tour

Tepper Building(opens in new window), Coulter Welcome Center

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(opens in new window), Room 1112

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.

Dietrich College Information Session

Posner Hall(opens in new window), Room 340

Join representatives from the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences for a presentation about the majors and programs, student experience, and more within the college.

Materials Science and Engineering

Doherty Hall, Room A303

Join the Department of Materials Science and Engineering for an information session to learn more about the program. This session will include a student panel and a tour of our undergraduate lab facilities. 

Mellon College of Science

Doherty Hall, Room 2302

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 Architecture Session and Tour

College of Fine Arts(opens in new window), 2nd Floor Foyer

Join us to experience the School of Architecture! Tour our studios, woodshops and dFab lab; connect with current students; and learn more about our undergraduate programs and admission process.

School of Computer Science Information Session

Gates and Hillman Centers(opens in new window), Room 4401

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

School of Music Tour and Session

College of Fine Arts(opens in new window)Kresge Theater

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

Tepper School of Business, Room 2700

The Tepper School welcomes you to our information session, where you'll learn about the four elements of the Tepper School's Undergraduate Educational Plan that supports student success and informs a student's path through their four years: academics, community, experiential learning and career development from Tepper School staff and students.

 

12 - 1 p.m.

Life @ CMU Fair

Cohon University Center, Kirr Commons

Stop by the Life @ CMU Fair before or after you grab a bite to eat to meet different offices across campus to learn about opportunities, activities and resources for Carnegie Mellon students, including:

  • Athletics & Recreation
  • Career & Professional Development Center
  • The Center
  • Fraternity & Sorority Life
  • Housing Services
  • Naval ROTC
  • Residential Education
  • Student Involvement & Traditions

1 - 2:15 p.m.

Admission Insights Series: Financial Aid 101

Cohon University Center(opens in new window), Connan Room

In this presentation, admission counselors will share their expertise on navigating the financial aid process and introduce you to our CMU Pathway Program, a program to significantly reduce student debt. 

Campus Tour

Tepper Building(opens in new window), Coulter Welcome Center

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

Scaife Hall(opens in new window), Room 105

Join us for an information session to learn how the College of Engineering prepares students to solve complex, real-world problems through innovation, research and interdisciplinary collaboration

Information Systems Session

Hamburg Hall, Room 1002

Join representatives from Information Systems to learn more about the curriculum, opportunities and student life within the program.

Mechanical Engineering Tour

Scaife Hall(opens in new window), 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 Session

College of Fine Arts(opens in new window), 3rd Floor Foyer

Join the School of Art to tour the studios, connect with current students and attend informative sessions on developing your artistic portfolio and discovering your unique path in the arts. 

School of Computer Science Tour

Gates and Hillman Centers(opens in new window), Room 4401

Join SCS representatives for a tour of the School of Computer Science.

School of Design: Undergraduate Program Overview & Portfolio Tips

Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall, Room 107

Join the School of Design for a preview of the Bachelor of Design (BDes) program, highlighting our distinctive approach and providing practical tips for creating a compelling portfolio.

School of Drama Tour

Purnell Center for the Arts(opens in new window), 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

Tepper Building(opens in new window), Simmons Auditorium A

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

Cohon University Center, Connan Room

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

Campus Tour

Tepper Building(opens in new window), Coulter Welcome Center

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.

Electrical & Computer Engineering Session

Scaife Hall, Room 105

Join us for a presentation highlighting the different curricular pathways, resources and opportunities available within ECE.

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 Design Tour

Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall, Room 107

Join us for a look inside CMU Design on a student-led tour to explore the school's studios, labs and shared spaces while hearing firsthand perspectives from current undergraduate students.

Student Panel

Tepper Building(opens in new window), Simmons Auditorium A

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.