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Fall 2017 classes start on August 21. Are you ready? We've put together a list of things you will want to know before the semester kicks off including what is new at CMU.

8 Things to Know for Fall 2017

Things to know for this fall

#1 Move-in

Aug. 18-20

If you’re not in the FYI or MVP programs, move in to your new res hall starting Aug. 18. Find details including the Move-In Map with the best place to park for unloading your stuff into your new room. More info on residence hall move in.

#2 Parking permits

CMU is switching to a new parking permit system. The new system "reads" license plates to check for a valid permit. There is no physical permit to put in your vehicle. Purchase a permit online through MAVzone beginning August 1. More info on parking permits.

#3 New MAVcards

Don’t forget to pick-up your new MAVcard! The new MAVcard will do everything the old one did and more, such as having a new mobile app that will let you check balances, pay with your phone, make deposits, report a lost card, etc. Bring your old MAVcard and exchange it for the new one. Visit the MAVcard Office for more info.

Pick-up Schedule:

  • Now - August 11: Pick up your new card in the MAVcard Office, 8am–12pm
  • August 13: Pick up your new card during FYI – MVP check-in at the MAVcard tent nearest your res hall, MAVcard office is open 8am–5pm
  • August 19-20: Pick up your new card during res hall move-in, first-time freshmen at the MAVcard tent nearest your res hall, MAVcard office open 8am–5pm
  • Mon-Fri, August 14-23: Pick up your new card on the second floor of the UC, 8am–5pm
  • Thu-Fri, August 24-25: Pick up your new card in the UC Lobby, 8am–5pm
  • Monday, August 28: Pick-up resumes in the MAVcard Office, 8am–5pm

#4 Banking

US Bank is CMU’s new banking partner. US Bank ATM machines are outside the UC and in the Maverick Center near Brownson Arena. If you have a US Bank account, there is no service fee for using an on-campus ATM. If you use one of the US Bank ATMs and you are not a US Bank customer, there will be a service fee.

If you have a US Bank checking account, you may link your new MAVcard to your US Bank account and use it as a debit card at PIN-based (as opposed to chip-based) locations. More info on linking your MAVcard with US Bank.

An On Site Banker will be on campus regularly. The On Site Banker will be in the UC lobby Aug. 14–Sept. 1, 8am–5pm.

#5 Student workers 

All paperwork and other business regarding student employment is now handled in the Human Resources office on the second floor of Lowell Heiny Hall. More info on student employment.

#6 Convocation

There’s a new event on campus! First-time freshmen and their guests are invited to the very first CMU Convocation.

Saturday, Aug. 19
Brownson Arena, Maverick Center
Doors open at 11am, program begins at 11:30am
Following the program, mascot Rowdy and his brass band will lead the way to the Plaza for a big picnic. More info on convocation.

#7 Welcome Week

Aug. 19–26

Get your Maverick spirit on during Welcome Week. Play in the water. Go to a free BBQ. Try your hand at Grocery Bingo... and much more! Check out the Welcome Week schedule.

#8 IRIS

Taking care of your student business is now easier than ever! Introducing IRIS (Integrated Resources for Information and Solutions). IRIS is your number one source for answers regarding financial aid, advising, student accounts and registration. So if you have a question, go to the first floor of Lowell Heiny Hall and ask IRIS. More info on IRIS.

Bonus Info

FYI and MVP programs

Aug. 13–18

Are you attending FYI/MVP? Check out the page for FYI or MVP for your move-in and other schedule information.

Important Dates

Full semester and first module classes start on August 21. But what about all the other important dates for the semester like breaks and finals week? Check out the fall semester calendar.

Download the App

Check your class schedule on the go and stay up-to-date with upcoming events and recent news, all through the CMU Mobile App. Search "CMU Mobile" in the App Store or Google Play.

Textbooks

Purchase your textbooks online to avoid the lines in the store. Online ordering for Fall 2017 textbooks is available starting Monday, July 31. Orders placed online can be picked up starting Friday, August 18 in the parking lot next to the Bookstore and Albers Hall.