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The Heinz College Impact: Learn more about Heinz College from Dean Ramayya Krishnan.
Welcome and Congratulations on your admission to Carnegie Mellon University's H. John Heinz III College!
In addition to the Heinz-specific information on this portal, please also review Campus-wide online resource for new graduate students.
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Join us for our Admitted Student Weekend
Friday March 30, 2012 and |
You just read your admission letter! What's Next?
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First steps to complete: |
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Accept the offer of admission by completing the online Response Form located within your online admission letter. details |
“Response deadline” as listed in your online admission letter |
| 2. | Pay the enrollment deposit. *Not all students are required to pay a deposit. Please check your online admission letter. details | “Response deadline” as listed in your online admission letter |
| 3. | Complete the Credentials Verification Process details coming soon | Within 14 days of receiving the email titled “Credentials Verification Request” from the admissions office |
| 4. | Is there a condition within your admission letter? ie., QSSP, ACC, database class, etc? Review the information regarding Conditional Admission to be clear on the next steps you should take. details | All conditions must be successfully completed prior to the start of classes |
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| 1 | Plan Ahead! Important Dates for Orientation and the start of Class! | Important Dates |
| Financing your education | Financing your education | |
| When will you receive your Andrew ID? | Andrew ID Timeline | |
| Admitted Student Checklist: Your next to-do items, deadlines apply! | Admitted Student Checklist | |
| Disability resources for students | Disability Resources | |
| Find Housing in Pittsburgh: Start with our current student housing data! | Housing in Pittsburgh | |
| Registering for classes & buying books | Registering for Classes | |
Plan Ahead! Important Dates for Orientation and the start of Class!
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Important Dates: Orientation(s) & the start of Class! |
Choose your Start Date: | |
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MISM May start |
August start | |
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Attend Heinz College Orientation Week (Mandatory) Attending Heinz College orientation is mandatory. Please consider that your graduate experience begins the week of orientation - not the first week of classes. There will be important information discussed regarding career services, computing, academic advising, course scheduling, and financial aid. Attendance will be recorded at Heinz Orientation events via your CMU ID+ Card so you will want to be sure to follow the admitted student checklist in the section below to ensure you will receive your CMU ID+ Card in time. |
Tue, 5/15/2012 - Fri, 5/18/2012 4 day orientation schedule will be posted in May |
Mon, 8/20/2012 - Fri, 8/24/2012 5 day orientation schedule will be posted in August |
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You are Invited to attend: University-wide Graduate Student Orientation Attending University-wide graduate student orientation is a great way to learn about Carnegie Mellon University from a campus-wide perspective and will give you the opportunity to meet students and administrators outside of Heinz College. All graduate students across the CMU campus are welcome to join this orientation to learn more about campus services, health insurance, transportation and shopping. This orientation is planned and presented by the Carnegie Mellon University Student Affairs Office and will cover topics not discussed by the Heinz Orientation. Details: University-wide Graduate Orientation page 2012 August schedule not yet posted |
You are invited to attend the August orientation
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Mon, 8/13/2012 Wed, 8/15/2012 Thr, 8/16/2012 3 half-day orientation |
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International Student Orientation through the Office of International Education International Students and International Exchange Students ONLY are required to attend the International Student Orientation presented by the Office of International Education. The I-20 packet sent to you will include information regarding International Student Orientation. Attendance is mandatory for all International students. A variety of presentations are scheduled to provide crucial information to international students that are new to our campus. Details: Office of International Education Orientation page 2012 May/August schedule not yet posted |
Fri, 5/18/2012
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Tue, 8/14/2012
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First day of class Classes may be semester long or half-semester, "Mini" classes.
Mini classes that take place in the 1st half of the semester: I, III, or V 2011-2012 Academic Calendar |
May 21, 2012 Semester long and "Mini V" classes begin |
Aug 27, 2012 Semester long and "Mini I" classes begin |
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***Students required to attend QSSP, QSRP or ACC should review the information regarding Conditional Admission to determine the date you are required to start these programs. |
N/A | see conditional admission |
Financing your education
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Financing your education |
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U.S. citizens and permanent U.S. residents |
US Federal Financial Aid US Citizens and permanent residents that wish to apply for federal financial aid and/or federal work study awards should apply as soon as possible. You may apply BEFORE accepting your offer of admission. Deadlines for Optimal Consideration Apply. Download the Heinz College Financial Aid Checklist PDF to help guide you |
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External Scholarship Opportunities Please visit the Heinz Financial Aid Office's External Scholarship page for more information |
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International Students |
Resource page for International students International students are not eligible to apply for or receive US federal financial aid. What options are available to you? We have created a page dedicated to outlining the financial resources for International Students |
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Accelerated Master's Students (AMPs) |
Accelerated Master's students should review the following information regarding financial aid for AMP students. |
Andrew ID Time-line
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When will you receive your Andrew ID? |
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Start date |
Timeframe to expect your Andrew ID Email |
| MISM May start | April 5 - April 20 |
| Students attending QSSP or ACC prior to class | May 25 - June 15 |
| Students attending QSRP prior to class | June 15 - July 15 |
| August start | June 15 - July 15 |
| You must Activate your Andrew ID by changing the initial password. Details will be included in the email that contains your Andrew ID. You will also receive information regarding your Heinz ID in this same email. | |
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Dates given are estimates only. If you feel there is an error in the delay of receiving your email, and it is past the given time frame above, please send an email with the subject line "Andrew Computer Account Delay" to hnzadmit@andrew.cmu.edu Please allow 7 - 10 days for our staff to resolve the issue and send out our response. |
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Admitted Student Check-List
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Admitted Student Check-List |
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| 1. | Update your contact email address: We will use the email address you provided in your application for admission to communicate important information prior to Orientation Week! If the email address you entered in your application is no longer valid (such as a work email or college email you will no longer have access to), we ask that you update your email address. (will be available by March 15) | ||||
| 2. | Review the laptop computer requirement: The Heinz College is leading the way in the implementation of "Virtual Computer Labs". This means, in part, that we do not have student computer labs in the building. Due to this, we require all incoming Heinz students to have a laptop computer at the start of class. (please note: the estimated cost of a laptop computer, $1500.00 is included in the cost of attendance for each program and is included when calculating U.S. Federal Financial Aid awards) Review the laptop requirements and learn more about the Virtual Computer Lab (will be available by March 15) | ||||
| 3. | Review immunization requirements: Yes, you may receive immunizations prior to having access to the HealthConnect portal. We do not require your health professional to sign CMU forms. You will document your immunizations once you have your Andrew ID and access to the HealthConnect portal. *Some immunizations may be administered on Campus. Review the immunizations you will need prior to the start of class. | ||||
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VISA Processing: International Students and International Exchange Students required to attain a J-1 or F-1 student visa need to submit additional documentation to the Office of Admission. I-20 document are sent to students via UPS within 6-8 weeks after we receive all necessary documents from the student. Delivery times to the student will vary. Visa processing times vary in each country.
International Student Information form (I-20 forms): |
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| Your Andrew ID is REQUIRED for these steps: | Deadline to Complete | ||||
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Students attending QSSP or ACC summer programs prior to beginning class in August should follow the deadlines given in the last column |
MISM May start | August start | QSSPs and ACCs | ||
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Record the pronunciation of your name: Some names are easier to pronounce than others. However, it is important to have record of the correct pronunciation of all students' names. The secure directory of voice recordings is available to all Heinz faculty, staff and students only. RECORD your voice here: https://students.heinz.cmu.edu/VoiceCaptureDo not have a microphone to complete this step? Unable to record my voice |
April 20 | July 15 | June19 | |
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Submit your photo online: Submit your photo for your Student ID+ Card and the Heinz Master's Student Directory. The secure directory is available to Heinz faculty, staff and students only. (You are required to have your Student ID+ Card for Heinz Orientation) photo upload details |
April 20 | July 15 | June 19 | |
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Choose your Required University Health Insurance plan OR Complete the Waiver Form: Health Insurance is a University requirement and you will automatically be billed for and enrolled in the "basic plan" unless you take action by the deadline:
a. Accept "basic plan"- No action required 2012 Insurance details & deadlines will be posted by March 15 **Students attending QSSP are able to elect to purchase optional summer health insurance coverage. More information will be sent via email prior to the start of the program. |
TBA | TBA | TBA | |
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Pay your Account Balance: Tuition bills are sent via email to your University Andrew email account. You may also view your bill online. Learn more *Students attending QSSP that elect to purchase the optional summer health insurance coverage are required to pay the associated fees through their student account prior to paying their full August invoice. More details will be sent via email prior to the program. |
May 15 | August.15 | July 15* August 15 | |
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Review the Heinz Computing Jumpstart Guide: Please review the Heinz computing documentation and required videos. Many software downloads are also available through the jumpstart guide. Our techies estimate it will take about 2 hours for students to fully review the Jumpstart Guide. Write down any questions and bring them with you to the Heinz Computer Orientation session. Jumpstart will be posted by March 15 |
May 14 | August 19 | July 8 | |
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Submit your Final Official Transcript *ONLY IF REQUIRED: This step only applies if this condition is noted in your online decision letter. Most students will not need to complete this step - read your letter carefully to see if this applies to you. What is an Official Final Transcript? This is a sealed and stamped envelope containing a document from your University that includes: 1. All classes and grades earned, 2. The name of the degree earned and 3.The date of graduation. Caution! You are not able to attend classes until your final official transcript is on file. |
May 18*
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August 24* | August.24* | |
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Complete the Health History Form and Report your date of Immunization(s): Health services requires students to complete an online Health History Form and report the date of receiving immunizations. Complete this through the HealthConnect online portal. Caution! Health Services will block you from registering for future classes if you fail to complete this information by the deadline. |
May 21 | August 27 | July 9 | |
Disability Resources for Students at Carnegie Mellon University
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Disability Resources for Students at Carnegie Mellon |
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| Carnegie Mellon University Disability Resources |
It is entirely optional to disclose any disability to Carnegie Mellon University. If you wish to request an accommodation due to a documented disability, please contact Carnegie Mellon's Disability Services at 412.268.2013 or lpowell@andrew.cmu.edu. |
| Heinz College Orientation events |
If you feel your physical disability will inhibit your ability to participate in any Heinz College Orientation event, please contact the Heinz Admissions Office at 412.268.2164 or hnzadmit@andrew.cmu.edu. |
Housing in Pittsburgh!
Find Housing in the great city of Pittsburgh! |
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The City of Pittsburgh Do you mind if we brag a little? Those of us living in Pittsburgh know that there is just something special about our "small-town feel" city! It looks like the word is finally getting out! Pittsburgh has recently been thrust into the national spotlight for not only being a hip place to live, but in fact - being the most livable city in the U.S. We couldn't agree more!
Portlandia, your 15 minutes are up. Long live Pittsburgh.
It's official: Pittsburgh is the most livable city in the U.S
Pittsburgh: America's Most Liveable City
Pittsburgh ranked tops in U.S. by the Economist |
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Carnegie Mellon University does not offer on-campus graduate student housing.
All Carnegie Mellon graduate students live off-campus. Most live in a rented apartment or house which will likely require you to sign a lease for a one-year term with a private rental company. Most rental properties in Pittsburgh are not furnished. Detailed Current Student Housing Information Each year we survey our current Heinz students to offer you data on everything "Housing in Pittsburgh". Find answers to these questions and more!
In what neighborhoods of Pittsburgh do students live? Check out the Current Student Housing Data |
Registering for Classes & Buying Books
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Registering for Classes & Buying Books |
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Registering for classes for your 1st semester at Heinz |
You will not use the online registration system for your 1st Semester at Heinz. We have outlined the 1st semester registration process below: ***More details will be included by March 15th |
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Buying Books |
Buying Books In the past, students have expressed an interest in purchasing textbooks prior to their arrival at Carnegie Mellon. We do not recommend that you do this for a number of reasons. First, faculty can change the edition of the textbook they use at the last minute requiring you to purchase a new book once you arrive. In addition, we sometimes have different faculty members teaching different sections of the same course. They do not always use the same textbook. Finally, your 1st semester registration is not finalized prior to you arriving on campus for Heinz Orientation. (even if you see a schedule listed online, this schedule is subject to change) We've factored the purchase of books into the “Estimated Cost of Attendance” for each degree program offered by the Heinz College. As you will see from the breakdown of expenses, the cost for books is in addition to tuition fees and other expenses. We advise that you use these numbers when planning your expenses.
Campus Bookstore The bookstore is located in the basement of the University Store, located in the University Center on Carnegie Mellon University's campus. The Bookstore's regular hours are as follows:
Monday – Friday 8:30a.m. – 6:00p.m. |
21. **Heinz College Recycles!
- Many students arriving in Pittsburgh are new to the idea of recycling their waste. For other students this is simply a way of life. Let's work together to ensure that any waste than can be recycled- is recycled! Recycling bins are available throughout Hamburg Hall for plastic, aluminum, glass and paper. Please read labels carefully to ensure you properly dispose of your waste. Composting bins are also available at large Heinz events (including the upcoming orientation) thanks to the Green Team's "Trash Talkers" and the Smart Growth club. Are you a Recycling Newbie? Learn more!
The abbreviations used to identify our various degree programs on this site are as follows:
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MSPPM |
MS in Public Policy and Management |