Thriving at Heinz College

Academic Advising

An academic advisor works with a student.

Heinz College academic advisors help you navigate your graduate school journey to achieve your academic and professional goals.

Meet your academic advisor

Be Well

Sign up for Be Well, the CMU monthly newsletter about well-being, religious and spiritual life events, news, and resources.

Sign up for the Be Well newsletter

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Fitness Facilities

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Stay active and energized with CMU’s top-tier fitness and recreation facilities, offering students convenient and welcoming space to work out, unwind, and connect with campus life.

Fitness & recreation facilities hours

CMU Shuttle Service (Daytime)

CMU’s shuttles run on a fixed route with specific stops, starting as early as 7 a.m. for some routes and running into the evening.

Shuttle schedule & routes

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CMU Escort Schedule (Late Night)

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CMU's escort shuttle service operates in the evening/overnight and provides free transportation from campus to Oakland, Shadyside, and Squirrel Hill neighborhoods.

NightSafe transit schedule & routes

Places to Eat on Campus

Explore CMU's diverse on-campus dining options, designed to satisfy your palate and support your dietary needs.

View dining locations & hours

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Places to Study Around Campus

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Need a break from Hamburg Hall? CMU offers a variety of great study spots. Explore the campus!

Check out places to study

Graduate Student Lounge

A central gathering place for graduate students, the lounge offers a welcoming space to encourage social interaction and collaboration across disciplines.

Graduate Student Lounge location & features

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CMU Food Pantry

The CMU Pantry is committed to reducing hunger among students by providing nutritious food at no cost to promote a healthier, balanced university experience.

The CMU Pantry

Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS) provides a safe, confidential environment for students to talk about personal and academic concerns.

Access CaPS Services

Campus Maps

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Familiarize yourself with CMU and its surrounding neighborhoods. Explore campus buildings using the interactive map, plan your travel using Google Maps, or print a map to have handy.

See all our campus maps

Emergency Loans & Funding

Learn more about emergency support funding available to students.

Check out emergency funding resources

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CMU-Alert

In case of an emergency on campus, CMU sends alerts through this system.

Access CMU-Alert

CMU Police

The CMU Police Department is a full-service, community-oriented law enforcement agency dedicated to serving CMU’s faculty, staff, students and visitors.

CMU Police website

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