Enrolling Student Checklist

• Login to your online portal account.
• Click on "Update Profile" to view the email address on file.

If you would like to change this email address because this is a school or work account you will no longer have access to, please type your new email address and then click "Update." The system will confirm the email address change, and will send an email confirmation to the new email address. If this email address is correct, click "Close Window." You do not need to take any action.

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. We require all incoming Heinz students to have a laptop computer (that meets the minimum requirements) at the start of class.

Your laptop choice may greatly impact your school experience. Please do not purchase a new laptop prior to reviewing these minimum requirements. Also, do not assume that your current laptop will meet the needed requirements. Review the laptop requirements and learn more about the Virtual Computer Lab.

University Health services requires students to complete an online Health History Form and report the date of receiving required immunizations. If you should become ill during your tenure here, the health history information you enter assists us in providing you with appropriate care.

Student are required to log in to HealthConnect, where you can complete health history and immunizations forms, schedule certain appointments, order prescription refills, request medical records and more. (Note: Students can access HealthConnect only after they've been assigned an Andrew ID.)

All new students must submit immunization information, including uploading a CMU Immunization Record Form signed by their healthcare provider before arriving on campus. You may receive immunizations prior to having access to the HealthConnect portal. Some immunizations may be administered on Campus.

Review the immunizations you will need prior to the start of class.

Have questions about immunizations? Review the University Health Services FAQ's or Contact Student Health Services at health@andrew.cmu.edu

Caution! Health Services will block you from registering for future classes if you fail to complete this information by the deadline. The deadlines are based on your track and start date:

Summer 2022 students: May 1

Fall 2022 start students: August 1

FULL-TIME, DEGREE-SEEKING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Full-Time, degree-seeking international students who are required to attain an F-1 or J-1 visa must submit their “New Student Initial Document Request” E-form through the online MyOIE portal.

Click here to find Full-Time, Degree-seeking International Student instructions for applying for the DS-2019 or I-20 Document.

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS

International Exchange Students who are required to attain an F-1 or J-1 visa need to submit additional documentation to the Office of Admission.

Click here to find Exchange Student instructions for applying for the DS-2019 or I-20 Document.

You will receive an email from IT-HELP (it-help@cmu.edu) with the Subject: "FirstPass: Setting Your Andrew Account Password." Follow the directions in that email. Expect this email 2 to 4 weeks after you accept the offer of admission. (Note: You must officially accept the offer through your online admission letter in order for your Andrew ID to be created.) If you misplaced or did not receive this email, please email hnzadmit@andrew.cmu.edu and request an "Andrew replacement email."

Please note: you will require your activated Andrew User ID to successfully complete all of the subsequent steps on this checklist.

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 if you are studying on-campus)

Uploading your photo

• Upload your photo here.
• Be sure to check "YES: I authorize the use of my ID+ photo for optional university departmental photo directories."
• You will receive an email when your photo submission is approved.
• If you do not receive email confirmation within 5 days, please submit your photo again.

Photo upload Deadlines, ID Pick-Up Dates, and Id pick-up Locations

Summer 2022 start students: Upload your photo no later than April 15, 2022. Additional information regarding ID+ Card pick up for students on campus in Summer 2022 will be shared at a later date.  Please check back.

Fall 2022 start students: Upload your photo no later than July 1, 2022.

CMU ID+ Card Uses and Benefits

Your ID+ Card will allow you access to public transportation (PAT busses and more) in Pittsburgh, student discounts around the city, Carnegie Mellon libraries, exercise facilities on campus and any CMU sponsored events. This card will also be required to gain access to some university buildings that are secured at night or on weekends.

Additional information regarding the uses and benefits of your CMU ID+ Card:http://www.cmu.edu/idplus/idcards/index.html

Carnegie Mellon is pleased to offer a tool in Student Information Online (SIO) that gives students the ability to record the preferred pronunciation of their name, as well as provide the phonetic spelling. Through NameCoach, the recorded name and phonetic spelling is then made available for faculty, advisors and others, removing the guessing game of how to correctly pronounce student names.

Students need to activate their Andrew ID before they can access SIO and complete this step.

Record your name here

Carnegie Mellon recognizes that addressing students by their preferred name and using accurate pronouns is critical to a sense of belonging. As such, the university offers data services that enable students to manage their identities in the following ways so they may select how they wish to be identified and addressed:

• Name & Preferred First Name
• Name Pronunciation & Phonetic Spelling
• Pronouns
• Andrew ID
• Gender Identity
• Race/Ethnicity

Students can add/edit their student identity preferences via the Student Information Online (SIO) portal.

For more details, please visit the University Registar's Office website.

Please Note: Students need to activate their Andrew ID before they can access SIO and complete this step.

Update Your Preferred Name and Pronouns Here

All full-time students are REQUIRED to carry Health Insurance that meets the minimum insurance criteria set by the university. The charge for Student Health Insurance will appear on the invoice of the first semester of attendance in the academic cycle unless you have requested and been granted a waiver.

Please find information related to health insurance and health services on the Student Health Services website.

University Health Services (UHS) is asking all incoming Pittsburgh campus students to enable text messaging from UHS, if possible.  This will allow UHS to quickly communicate important health information.  To enable text messaging from UHS:

1. Log into HealthConnect and confirm birth date
2. Select Profile in the left menu
3. In the Text Messaging row, click Edit
4. Enter mobile number, check “I would like to receive text messages”, and select mobile carrier

These instructions are also available at https://www.cmu.edu/health-services/new-students/index.html#healthconnect.

 

HEALTH INSURANCE FOR summer 2022 Start Students

Students starting in May have two enrollment periods. You are required to take action prior to each enrollment period. Please read all information below.

The student is REQUIRED to take one of the following actions for the FIRST ENROLLMENT period that will run from May 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022:

1. Enroll in your preferred Student Health Insurance plan (single, two person, three person, or family) by logging into your SIO account. You must log in between the dates of May 1, 2022 and May 31, 2022 choosing a coverage period for May 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022. Once logged into SIO, Under the Campus Life tab select ‘Health Insurance’. Follow the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield link.
2. Request a waiver from the mandatory Student Health Insurance by completing the waiver form through SIO (Student Information online). *Please note, a waiver is not guaranteed: your current insurance must meet minimum requirements set by the university. If a waiver is granted, you will need to complete the waiver process again for the next insurance enrollment period.

Cost of this insurance will be found on the enrollment form and will be billed to your student account.

Completing the enrollment form: The enrollment form requests your address. Please do not enter your international address. If you do not have your Pittsburgh address yet, please enter the following:

University Health Services, 1060 Morewood Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15213

The Enrollment form also asks for your 9-digit Carnegie Mellon Student Account #. You will likely not know this number. Please write "not known."

Current Student Health Insurance plans, premiums and coverage, please visit the Health Services Page: https://www.cmu.edu/health-services/student-insurance/plans.html 

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The student is REQUIRED to take one of the following actions for the SECOND ENROLLMENT period that will run from August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023:

1. Enroll in your preferred Student Health Insurance plan (single, two person, three person, or family) once enrollment opens, Mid-July 2022 to Early-September 2022. Complete enrollment through SIO (Student Information Online).
2. Request a waiver from the mandatory Student Health Insurance by completing the waiver form through SIO. *Please note, a waiver is not guaranteed: your current insurance must meet minimum requirements set by the university. If a waiver is granted, you will need to complete the waiver process again for the next insurance enrollment period.

Student Information Online You will need your Andrew ID and password to access the site.

Note: If you do not take action by the deadline, you will automatically be charged for the single Student Health Insurance plan. However, you will still need to enroll in the plan in order to receive your Student Health Insurance coverage.

 

HEALTH INSURANCE FOR fall 2022 Start Students

For students starting class in August, the Health Insurance plan runs August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023.

The student is REQUIRED to take one of the following actions:

1. Enroll in your preferred Student Health Insurance plan (single, two person, three person, or family) by logging into your SIO account. Once enrollment opens, Mid-July 2022 to Early-September 2022 choose a coverage period for August 1 2022, - July 31, 2023. Once logged into SIO, Under the Campus Life tab select ‘Health Insurance’. Follow the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield link. (See below for help in completing the enrollment form.)
2. Request a waiver from the mandatory Student Health Insurance by completing the waiver form through SIO (Student Information online). *Please note, a waiver is not guaranteed: your current insurance must meet minimum requirements set by the university. If a waiver is granted, you will need to complete the waiver process again for the next insurance enrollment period.

We recommend you complete the online enrollment form or waiver request prior to moving to Pittsburgh, as you may need documentation you may not think to travel with.

Current Student Health Insurance plans, premiums and coverage, please visit the Health Services Page: https://www.cmu.edu/health-services/student-insurance/plans.html 

Student Information Online (SIO) You will need your Andrew ID and password to access the site.

Note: If you do not take action by the deadline, you will automatically be charged for the single Student Health Insurance plan. However, you will still need to enroll in the plan in order to receive your Student Health Insurance coverage.

EXCHANGE Students: Exchange students are also required to obtain required health insurance. Please contact the Health Services Office with specific questions you may have.

QSSP Students

Students attending QSSP program may elect to enroll (you are not required) in an optional summer health insurance plan.

Students who elect to enroll in this optional coverage must still complete the steps listed in the "Fall 2022 Start Students" section above to enroll in their Health Insurance Plan for the standard school year.

Optional summer health coverage is not available through SIO. You must contact CMU’s Student Health Insurance Office (shinsure@andrew.cmu.edu) for assistance with enrolling.

Cost of this insurance will be billed to your student account.

When completing the enrollment form: The enrollment form requests your address. Please do not enter an international address. If you do not have your Pittsburgh address yet, please enter the following:

University Health Services, 1060 Morewood Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15213

The enrollment form also asks for your 9-digit Carnegie Mellon Student Account #. You will likely not know this number. Please write "not known."

Additional information

Questions can be directed to:

• General or immunization information: health@andrew.cmu.edu or 412-268-2157
• Insurance information: shinsure@andrew.cmu.edu or 412-268-2157 (option 3)

All Orientation and onboarding information is emailed to your "application for admission email address". However, other departments on campus will send email to your University email account (@andrew.cmu.edu). We encourage you to begin checking your CMU email account as soon as it is created and no later than the dates listed below. Accessing your University Email.

Summer 2022 start students: May 1, 2022

Fall 2022 start students: August 1, 2022

QSSP students: June 1, 2022

 

If you would like to change your "application for admission email address" because this is a school or work account that you will no longer have access to, please type your new email address and then click "Update." The system will confirm the email address change, and will send an email confirmation to the new email address. If this email address is correct, click "Close Window." You do not need to take any action.

• Login to your online portal account.
• Click on "Update Profile" to view the email address on file.

Carnegie Mellon University is committed to helping students maximize their learning in all of their courses during their degree program. 

Students with physical, sensory, cognitive, or emotional disabilities are encouraged to self-identify with the Office of Disability Resources and request needed accommodations.

Masters students may submit an application for accommodations as soon as they receive their Andrew ID and password (see below). For your convenience, the Office of Disability Resources' staff are happy to meet with students by phone to discuss setting up accommodations prior to your arrival on campus.

Obtain accommodations prior to the start of the program by following the steps outlined on this site.

For more information and to begin the application process, please visit the Disability Resources website.

Please contact Salima Clark salimac@andrew.cmu.edu should you have any questions or concerns.

If you feel your disability will inhibit your ability to participate in any Heinz College Orientation activities, please contact the Heinz Admissions Office at 412-268-2164 or hnzadmit@andrew.cmu.edu.

 

Recommended Deadlines listed below:

Summer 2022 start students: May 1

Fall 2022 start students: August 15

QSSP students: June 1

Tuition bills (student account invoices) are sent via email to your University "andrew" email account. You may also view your bill online. Learn more

INVOICE AVAILABLE

Summer 2022: Invoices will be available to view on May 1

 

Fall 2022 : Invoices will be available to view on July 1

 

 

PAYMENT DEADLINE

Deadline to pay invoice for Summer 2022 semester: May 15

 

Deadline to pay invoice for Fall 2022: August 15

 

Deadline for QSSP* students to pay for summer expenses (if applicable): June 30

 

*Students attending QSSP who 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.

Please review the Heinz computing documentation and required videos. Many software downloads are also available through the jumpstart guide.

Write down any questions and bring them with you to the Heinz Computing Orientation session. New Student Guide

Deadlines:

Summer 2022 start students: May 1

Fall 2022 start students: August 15

QSSP students: June 1

Modules are released on a rolling basis. The Heinz College Career Services office will email you an invitation to participate, as well as provide you updates as they become available. The modules will include:

1. Self-Assessment
2. Resume Review and
3. Five quizzes

Please email Career Services with any questions about the modules at cs77@andrew.cmu.edu.

 

Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and QSSP Start students: (Modules open mid-June)
Deadline to complete is August 19th.

 

This step applies to you if you applied to Heinz before graduating with your bachelor's degree OR if you did not provide an official transcript when you applied.

The transcript that was submitted to our office was not your "Final Official Transcript" because it did not include your date of graduation, name of the degree you earned and/ or was not an official copy of the document. Therefore, the transcript we have on file does not provide official proof that you earned your bachelor’s degree. This is a condition of your admission and you must provide an Official Final Transcript that confirms you have received your bachelor’s degree. Please read the guidelines below very carefully before submitting your Official Final Transcript.

There are requirements that ensure your transcript is “Final” and there are requirements that ensure your transcript is “Official.” You must meet all requirements to satisfy your Final Official Transcript condition.

In order to be a "Final" Transcript the document MUST:

1. be in English
2. state the title of your conferred bachelor’s degree (i.e. Bachelor of Science in Political Science)
3. state the date your bachelor’s degree was conferred
4. include the titles of all courses taken
5. list the grades or marks received for each course

PLEASE NOTE: An official copy of your actual Diploma/Certificate should be sent along with the FINAL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT when the name and/ or date of the degree conferred/awarded is NOT specified on your transcript. If you attended a college or university outside of the United States or Australia and already provided Heinz College Admissions with your transcript through a transcript evaluation service (such as WES or ECE), you DO NOT need to use an evaluation service when submitting your Official Final Transcript.

TIMING – Order your Final Official Transcript AFTER your degree has been conferred. Some schools actually confer degrees at a later date. Please DO NOT send Provisional Certificates. Contact your institution to be sure your degree is on your transcript.

In order to be considered an "Official" Transcript the document MUST be:

1. submitted directly from your college/ university registrar to Heinz College Admissions via email*, OR
2. enclosed in a sealed envelope (unopened) AND signed across the seal by your college/ university registrar.

* If your undergraduate university is located in China and you would like to send your Final Official Transcript electronically, please ensure your transcript is sent through CHESICC.

Deadline to submit the final official transcript is approximately one week prior to the first day of classes in your first semester of full-time study at Heinz College:

Summer 2022 start students: May 9

Fall 2022 start students: August 19

QSSP students: August 19

Click here for detailed instructions on submitting a Final Official Transcript