House Based Orientation Programs
Get to know your house staff and community by participating in activities and discussions. Designed to acclimate you to your new campus home, this day will be both informative and fun.
8:30am – 4:30pm
ID Card Photo Carnegie Mellon Card Office, Lower Level Warner Hall A15
All students who did not submit a photo prior to August 11 will have a reminder slip in the Housing check-in packet. Please bring this notice with you to get your photo taken at the Carnegie Mellon Card Office, Lower Level Warner Hall. ID cards will also be available for commuter students.
9:00am – 5:00pm
Computing Services Help Center Cyert Hall 119
Visit the Help Center if you need assistance with configuring your computer, registering your outlet, connecting to the network or other computing related questions. Walk in service hours are 9am – 5pm; telephone support hours are 7am – 7pm.
9:00am – 5:00pm
Orientation Information Kirr Commons, UC Lobby
Stop by and get information on where to go and what to do. Orientation staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you. You can also purchase a ticket for the Gateway Clipper Thursday night Cruise.
9:00am – 2:00pm
Banking Information Kirr Commons, UC Lobby
Representatives from local banks are available to answer questions and help you set up new accounts.
4:30pm – 7:00pm
Dinner: Taste of Pittsburgh ‘SmorgesBurg’ Dinner Wiegand Gymnasium, UC
Remember to wear your Class of 2013 shirt!
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Sign-up for Pittsburgh Connections Kick-Off Events Wiegand Gymnasium, UC
8:00pm
Line up with your House for Playfair!
8:30pm - 10:00pm
Playfair Gesling Stadium (rainsite: Wiegand Gymnasium, UC)
Get to know everyone in the Class of 2013. This is the largest icebreaker ever!
10:00pm – Midnight
Late Night with Refreshments and Fun Gesling Stadium and UC
Still have energy after Playfair? Join campus DJ’s for music in Rangos Ballroom, or hang out in the UC Lobby with new friends.
