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Life on Campus at Heinz College

Get Involved

While we take your education seriously, we also want you to cultivate a deeper connection to the Heinz College community.

We strive to provide an environment and opportunities for you to engage that connection, both in Hamburg Hall and across the Carnegie Mellon University campus.

There are plenty of ways for you to get involved in campus life outside of the classroom, from joining one of CMU's more than 400 student organizations, to using your student ID to take in a discounted theater performance featuring our rising Broadway stars. Learn about the many opportunities for you to shape your Heinz College experience below.

Today, We Work

Andrew Carnegie famously said, "My heart is in the work." Here at Carnegie Mellon University, we think about work a little differently...

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Student-Led Events

Throughout the academic year, Heinz College students organize and participate in special events that foster camaraderie, educate, entertain, and benefit the entire Heinz College community.

Learn about student-led events
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Guest Speakers

Each week, Heinz College welcomes to Hamburg Hall internationally renowned leaders in fields ranging from policy and cybersecurity to information technology and arts management.

See who's visited our campus
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Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour of our Pittsburgh campus.

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Hamburg Hall

Check out a video tour of Hamburg Hall, the historic building that we call home.

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Campus Traditions

School spirit and traditions at Carnegie Mellon include a lot of plaid, bagpipes, buggy races, and a Spring Carnival that's the social event of the year.

Learn about campus traditions
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The Power of Your Student ID

Your Student ID Card gains you free access to city buses, CMU School of Music performances, CMU's Miller Gallery, and many museums and other venues in the Pittsburgh area.

Learn about free access to cool stuff
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Carnegie Mellon Athletics

Learn more about CMU's athletic teams and facilities, including the recently constructed, 62,000-square-foot fitness center in the Jared L. Cohon University Center.

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Carnegie Mellon Libraries

The University Library System offers a variety of services designed to make your learning, research, and teaching more effective.

Visit CMU Libraries
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Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion have a singular place among the values of Carnegie Mellon University.

Visit CMU's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
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Resources for Veterans

Learn more about education benefits and other campus resources for veterans of the U.S. military.

Learn about veterans' resources and benefits

A Student's-Eye View

How do our students experience our campus and the city of Pittsburgh? See for yourself.

Graduate Student Organizations

Unique among graduate schools, one of our hallmarks is the extent to which Heinz College students participate in organizations that shape many aspects of the school's environment.

The following is a list of graduate student organizations or publications you can join. Make sure to check out a full list of the more than 400 student organizations on the Carnegie Mellon campus,

View more information on the Black Graduate Student Organization.

View more information on the CISO Leadership Association.

View more information on Dystopic Tech Watch.

View more information on the Health Care Club.

View more information on the Heinz Analytics Club.

View more information on the Heinz College Council for Diversity, Richness, and Inclusion.

View more information on the Heinz Consulting Club.

View more information on the Education Policy Club.

View more information on the Heinz Finance Club.

View more information on the Heinz Graduate Women's Association.

View more information on the Heinz Internet of Things Club.

View more information on the Heinz Journal.

View more information on the Heinz Music Club.

View more information on the Heinz Veterans Association.

View more information on the ICMA Student Chapter.

View more information on The InfoSec Club.

View more information on the International Development Group.

View more information on the Latino/a Graduate Student Association.

View more information on the MENA Policy Club.

View more information on Out and Allied @ Heinz.

View more information on the Politics and Policy Club.

View more information on the Product Management Club.

View more information on the Reel Time Film Club.

View more information on the Smart Growth Club.

View more information on Students Using Data for Social-Good.

View more information on the Transportation Club.

View more information on the Urbanist Club.

View more information on the White Hat Society.

View more information on Women of Heinz.

Multicultural Engagement Opportunities

At Heinz College, we value the diversity of our student population and strive to provide the resources to help make our communities feel comfortable and at home. Below are some campus- and community-based multicultural organizations and engagement opportunities that you can take advantage of during your time as a Heinz College student. Get a list of current on-campus multicultural events and activities.