Standardized test scores add to our knowledge of a student's ability, but we cannot make decisions simply on the basis of test scores alone. Carnegie Mellon is an exciting campus because of the positive qualities and experiences our students bring with them. For this reason, we're interested in the kinds of things students do beyond the classroom, whether they participate in extracurricular activities, work part-time or pursue hobbies.
Knowing what students like to do on their own time gives us a feeling for each student's personality, motivation and sense of responsibility. All of this is an important part of the admission process. Expressing an interest in learning more about Carnegie Mellon can only enhance a student's application. We strongly recommend that students come to the Carnegie Mellon campus to interview with a member of our staff, although it's not required. This adds a personal touch to our evaluation and gives students a chance to ask questions.
If you cannot make it to campus, consider talking with a local Carnegie Mellon alumni representative. There are a number of other ways to show interest and learn more about Carnegie Mellon.
Students can come to one of our Sleeping Bag Weekends, attend an information program in or near their town, interview in their hometown with one of our staff members or alumni, or enroll in one of our summer programs. Information about a number of these events is included at the end of this section. Each college at Carnegie Mellon has special admission criteria specifically related to each course of study. Admission to the Schools of Drama and Music is based primarily on an audition or portfolio showing.
Applicants to the Schools of Art and Design will be evaluated not only on the basis of their portfolio but also on their academic performance. Students applying to the School of Architecture are required to complete an online questionnaire and have the option to submit creative work for review, in addition to having their academic performance evaluated.
Candidates for the Carnegie Institute of Technology, the Mellon College of Science, and the School of Computer Science will be evaluated on the basis of academic performance, and we will look additionally for strength in mathematics and science.
Academic performance is also the main criteria we use to evaluate applicants to the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Information Systems program and to the Tepper School of Business' undergraduate program. In these cases, we emphasize reading and comprehension abilities as well as mathematics courses.
No one single grade, factor or score will automatically grant or deny a student admission to Carnegie Mellon. Students should be aware of all the admission requirements-secondary school preparation, standardized test requirements, nonacademic information, counselor, teacher and interview recommendations-when submitting applications.
We will use the sum total of these different factors when making our admission decisions. Because we want to have a sense of who the student is as a person, we look closely at the essay and personal statement the student is asked to write, the guidance counselor's evaluation and the teacher's recommendation.
Carnegie Mellon uses the Common Application exclusively. This deposit will be credited to your first semester's charges. The admission staff assumes that a student's deposit to Carnegie Mellon is his or her only deposit. We reserve the right to cancel our offer of admission if a student posts a tuition deposit at another university.
During the summer, information concerning registration, enrollment, insurance, orientation, housing and dining services, etc. If you are admitted to Carnegie Mellon and wish to defer your admission for one year, you must submit a request in writing to the Office of Admission.
If permission is granted, your enrollment deposit must be paid in order to confirm enrollment for the following year. You cannot enroll in a degree program at another institution in the interim. If Carnegie Mellon is your first choice, you may want to consider applying Early Decision. Under this plan, applicants are notified of our admission decision early in the senior year. If you are accepted Early Decision, we expect you to enroll in Carnegie Mellon.
Under the Early Decision plan, we encourage you to submit applications to other schools. However, if you are accepted to Carnegie Mellon, we require you to withdraw your applications from other schools. Carnegie Mellon will meet the full demonstrated need with a combination of grants, loans and work-study as calculated by the university for all students admitted under Early Decision.
However, we do not guarantee to meet full need for students who are deferred or denied admission under Early Decision and later admitted under Regular Decision. Early Decision is available to all programs, with the exception of acting, music theatre, directing, composition, flute, piano, music and technology, piano, violin, voice or the BXA programs.
Early Decision Applications are due November 1 and students will be notified of an admission decision by December Regular Decision is our most popular application option. The deadline is January 1 December 1 for fine arts applicants. You will be notified of our decision by April Admitted students will have until May 1 Candidate's General Reply Date to accept our offer of admission.
Through the process of Early Admission, the university admits certain highly qualified applicants at the end of their junior year in high school. In general, Early Admission candidates are highly mature and responsible students who have usually exhausted the courses offered at their high schools without receiving a high school diploma. Tartan Talks are an online student panel series where interested visitors can learn more about the student experience at Carnegie Mellon University. Each Tartan Talk will feature our Tartan Ambassadors talking about their student involvement within academics, activities, research, the city of Pittsburgh and more.
Bring your questions, and our Tartan Ambassadors will be ready to answer! By registering for the Walking Route , you'll have the opportunity to walk a self-guided outdoor path around campus for one hour. A physical and online version of the Walking Route map will be provided with additional information about campus buildings and landmarks. The Office of Admission may offer on-campus information sessions throughout the year.
The session offers an experiential look at the university through student and faculty stories. You'll have the opportunity to learn more about Carnegie Mellon's areas of study, admission, financial aid and the city of Pittsburgh. If you need assistance while visiting campus, please contact us at admission andrew.
We'll help meet your needs during your visit! We realize that it's not always possible for you to come to campus. The Admission staff does travel to different parts of the country and may offer information sessions in a city near you. Send Page to Printer. Download Page PDF. Undergraduate Catalog Toggle menu. Applying as a First-Year Student If you're applying to Carnegie Mellon as a first-year student entering in fall , here's how to apply. Early Decision 1 applications and supporting admission documents are due by November 1.
Early Decision 2 applications are due by January 3 and supporting admission documents by January 7. All other first-year applications besides Regular Decision Drama and Music are due by January 3 and supporting admission documents by January 7.
If you're applying to the Schools of Music or Drama this way, your application and materials are due December 1. If applying to more than one college, you must detail your multiple interests in the Carnegie Mellon short response questions. Application Notification Students applying under the Early Decision 1 Plan will be notified of our decisions by December Students applying under the Early Decision 2 Plan will be notified of our decisions by February 1.
Students applying under the Regular Decision Plan will be notified of our decisions by April 1. Students who are applying for financial aid will also receive financial aid decisions by April 1 provided they submitted their financial aid forms by the February 15 financial aid deadline.
Deferred Admission If you're admitted to Carnegie Mellon and wish to defer your admission for one year, you must submit a written request to the Office of Admission. Application Plans Early Decision These plans are ideal for students who view Carnegie Mellon as their first choice or if it has become their first choice before Regular Decision applications are due. Regular Decision Regular Decision is our most popular application option. Early Admission This is a rare opportunity for highly qualified high school juniors to apply early to Carnegie Mellon.
Applying as a Transfer Student Each year, Carnegie Mellon admits a very small number of transfer students where space permits. Transfer Application Instructions 1.
Fall transfer is possible if space is available. Spring transfer may be possible for some colleges, but is extremely limited due to space constraints. External transfers are unable to apply to BXA programs. External transfers are unable to apply to BXA programs Please submit your application by the deadline: Spring transfer: October 15 Fall transfer: February 15 December 1 for performing arts, January 3 for visual arts 2.
Admission decisions will be rescinded for failure to maintain strong academic performance, community conduct, honesty, maturity and moral character If planning on: Submit all financial aid documents by: To be notified by: Spring transfer November 1 December 15 or soon after Fall transfer CFA February 15 April 15 Fall transfer all other colleges March 1 No later than May 31 Deposit Information for Transfers If you're offered admission for the spring semester, Carnegie Mellon does not require a tuition deposit due to the short time interval between December 15 and the start of the spring semester.
Applying as an International Student International students should apply to Carnegie Mellon using the same procedures outlined for either first-year or transfer students. Also note this additional information: Carnegie Mellon doesn't offer financial aid or installment plans to international students. International students aren't eligible for application fee waivers. Sub-scores are also carefully reviewed, with consideration given to those with sub-scores of 7.
For information about score considerations, please check our website for updates. InitialView interviews are recommended for non-native English speakers but aren't required. InitialView interviews can show English language proficiency while also corroborating the application with more details about the student. Advanced Placement Consideration Advanced Placement Program Carnegie Mellon recognizes the Advanced Placement program and may grant advanced placement and credit for test scores of four or five.
If there are circumstances that have led you to take a test after November 1 but still in the month of November, make sure you've indicated the future test you're taking on the Common Application.
The Office of Admission will do our best to wait until these scores arrive before making an admission decision; however, this will cause a delay in the review of your application.
December testing is too late for Early Decision 1 consideration. Regular Decision is the most common plan for students who apply to Carnegie Mellon.
If you're applying to the Schools of Architecture, Art, Design, Drama or Music, please view our fine arts admission requirements. Early Admission is for highly qualified juniors in high school who apply to Carnegie Mellon a year early. Each year, Carnegie Mellon admits a small number of transfer students as space permits. The policy for transferring varies from college to college within Carnegie Mellon, so please carefully review the deadlines below as well as the transfer application instructions.
Early Admission : This is for high school juniors graduating early and follows the same deadlines as Regular Decision. This isn't the same as Early Action, which we don't offer. Transfer Admission : If you've completed a semester of college in a degree-granting program, you can submit your transfer application until February A very limited number of spots may be open for Spring as well. Please visit our Application Deadlines page for more information. You can switch your application plan from Regular Decision to Early Decision 2 until the January 3 application deadline.
If you decide to participate in Early Decision 2, we'll send you a decision by February 1. If the pandemic has prevented you from taking your Advanced Placement AP or International Baccalaureate IB exam s , this won't affect your admission decision. At Carnegie Mellon, each college or school has its own curriculum and thus decides how AP or IB exams contribute toward your degree.
Visit The Hub's credit awarding page for more information on the guidelines for receiving credit. As of now, we have no plans for any changes in admission due to proposed examination modifications. All College of Fine Arts applicants still must submit additional materials beyond our general admission requirements. Each School is handling auditions, interviews and portfolio reviews slightly differently:.
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