Find Yourself In All Kinds of Good Company
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First-Year Housing Communities
30+
Dining Options
350+
Clubs and Organizations
Your Tartan Life
At Carnegie Mellon, what you do outside of the classroom is just as important as what you do inside. The relationships you build, the lessons you learn and the opportunities you embrace as an active member of the campus community will shape your future. The person you become starts here.
Eager to hear about Tartan life from current Tartans? Connect directly(opens in new window) with a Tartan Ambassador to get your questions answered!
Who We Are
Carnegie Mellon's Fall 2024 first-year class at a glance
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43.2%
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1,807
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Housing
First-year students are required to live on campus and are guaranteed university housing(opens in new window). After you enroll at Carnegie Mellon, you'll receive more detailed information and gain access to the online housing application. On your housing application, you'll not only indicate your residence hall preferences, but also answer several questions that will help us match you with a roommate. Housing assignments will be made at random, without regard to the admission deposit date.
You can find more information about first-year housing options and how to apply for housing on the Housing Services and Residential Education website(opens in new window). You can even take virtual tours(opens in new window) of all the residence halls and room types!
If you can't wait to hear more about being a Tartan, watch a recorded campus life session(opens in new window) to learn more!
Dining
Meal plans vary based on your individual needs and interests. With a meal plan, you may dine at any of our 35+ dining concepts located across campus, including in the Cohon University Center, residential areas and academic buildings. You should select the meal plan that best reflects your lifestyle and dining habits. You can find more information on meal plans on the Dining Services website(opens in new window)(opens in new window). Enjoy this video(opens in new window) from Dining Services for an overview of the exciting cuisine options on campus.
Get Involved
With 400+ student-run organizations on campus, there are boundless opportunities to get involved and make your mark. Below is just a sampling of the kinds of student-run organizations you can join. For a complete list of student organizations, check out TartanConnect(opens in new window), and for more information about getting involved on campus, check out SLICE(opens in new window), our office of Student Leadership, Involvement and Civic Engagement.
Explore All Clubs and Organizations(opens in new window)
Student Support
We offer support for all aspects of your student experience. Learn more about student support resources at Carnegie Mellon:
The Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (The Center)(opens in new window)
Student Academic Success Center(opens in new window)
Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS)(opens in new window)
Disability Resources(opens in new window)
Career and Professional Development Center(opens in new window)
Watch recorded campus life sessions(opens in new window) to see how Carnegie Mellon can help foster your personal and intellectual growth.
