Visiting Individual Schools/Departments

Biomedical Engineering(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are welcome to visit the department of Biomedical Engineering. We make every effort to accommodate all requests for department visits year-round. To arrange a meeting please contact the department in advance of your visit, contact Kristin Kropf at @email(opens in new window).

Chemical Engineering(opens in new window)

The ChemE department is excited to offer Undergraduate Information Sessions for prospective students and their families interested in Chemical Engineering. There will be virtual and in-person information sessions held throughout the year. During the school year, we also offer for prospective students to sit in on our Introduction to Chemical Engineering course taught by Professor Joanne Beckwith Maddock(opens in new window) after the information session. Please use this form(opens in new window) to register!

We also offer student-led tours, which last approximately one hour, and provide an insider's perspective on campus life, as well as a look at our ChemE facilities and lab spaces. To schedule a tour, view our calendar(opens in new window). If you have any questions or concerns regarding events or tours for ChemE, please contact Sam Pulver at @email(opens in new window).

Civil and Environmental Engineering(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are welcome to visit the Civil and Environmental Engineering offices year-round. Use this link(opens in new window) to schedule a visit; you may also reach out to Andrea Francioni Rooney(opens in new window) (@email), the Director of Undergraduate Programs, if there are no available meeting times. 

Electrical and Computer Engineering(opens in new window)

ECE is excited to announce the return of their student tour guide program for prospective students interested in electrical and computer engineering. During this 45-minute to 1-hour walking tour, visitors will get an insider's perspective on student life while seeing brand new laboratories and learning about the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. For more information and to schedule a tour please visit our website(opens in new window). Please note: Tours are only offered in the fall and spring; we do not offer tours in the summer months.

engineering design, innovation and entrepreneurship(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are welcome to schedule a visit with Engineering Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship staff and/or faculty. We make every effort to accommodate requests year round. To arrange a meeting please contact the department at least 2 weeks in advance of your visit by emailing Gabi Rogers at @email(opens in new window).

Engineering and Public Policy(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are welcome to visit the Engineering and Public Policy office year-round to discuss the Engineering and Public Policy or Science, Technology and Public Policy double majors. To schedule an appointment prior to your visit, please visit the Engineering and Public Policy website(opens in new window). For drop-in visits, please contact Deborah Kuntz(opens in new window), EPP Program Coordinator at 412-268-3303.

Materials Science and Engineering(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are encouraged to visit the Materials Science and Engineering Department. We make every effort to accommodate all requests for department visits year-round. To request a visit, please complete this form(opens in new window). If you have additional questions, please reach out to Paige Houser(opens in new window) (@email), Undergraduate Academic Advisor.

Mechanical Engineering(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are encouraged to visit the Mechanical Engineering Department. To schedule an appointment, please fill out the Department Tour Request form(opens in new window). 

School of Architecture(opens in new window)

The School of Architecture has several visit opportunities for prospective students. Please visit this page(opens in new window) for more information regarding tours and information sessions.

School of Art(opens in new window)

The School of Art supports both online and in-person visit opportunities. Visit this link(opens in new window) to register for in-person tours, virtual information sessions, Current Student Q&A sessions and more throughout the year. Email Director of Recruitment and Enrollment for the School of Art, Sheika Lugtu(opens in new window) (@email) to learn more about preparing an art portfolio and informal portfolio reviews!

School of Design(opens in new window)

The School of Design is excited to offer several options for prospective students seeking visit opportunities. Visit this link(opens in new window) to register for either an in-person studio tour or to view a recorded information session. 

School of Drama(opens in new window)

Students interested in touring the School of Drama should visit this link(opens in new window) to schedule a tour of the Purnell Center for the Arts. 

School of Music(opens in new window)

The School of Music offers both in-person and virtual visit opportunities. Please visit this page(opens in new window) for more information. 

Academic Advisory Center(opens in new window)

Prospective students with general questions about the Dietrich College of Humanities & Social Sciences(opens in new window) and the transition from high school to the College are welcome to schedule an in-person or Zoom appointment with an academic advisor from the Academic Advisory Center. To request a meeting, please email @email(opens in new window) or text 412-397-7670‬. 

carnegie Mellon institute for strategy and technology (CMIST)(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are encouraged to make  individual appointments to learn more about the academic degrees and programs within CMIST- CMU’s home for Political Science and International Relations. Please contact Emily Half(opens in new window) Deputy Director for Academic Affairs, to schedule an in-person or Zoom meeting.

English(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are welcome to visit the Department of English to learn more about our majors. Please complete this form(opens in new window) to register. 

History(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are encouraged to meet with the Humanities Advisor, Dr. Jason Hostutler(opens in new window), in the Academic Advisory Center. Students who are interested in attending a history class during their campus visit are encouraged to contact the History Department’s Academic Program Manager, Dr. Alexandra Garnhart-Bushakra(opens in new window). Please visit the History Department’s website(opens in new window) for more information. 

Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics(opens in new window)

The Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics welcomes prospective students and their families and invites them to explore our course offerings (while there is no Linguistics department per se, we offer an interdisciplinary Linguistics major and minor drawing on courses in Modern Languages, Philosophy, and Psychology). To schedule a meeting with a language-specific faculty advisor, please email our Undergraduate Coordinator Sue Connelly(opens in new window) (@email) or reach out by phone at 412-268-5669.

Philosophy(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are encouraged to meet with the Humanities Advisor, Dr. Jason Hostutler(opens in new window), in the Academic Advisory Center. Please visit the The Department of Philosophy’s website(opens in new window) for more information about their programs. Anyone interested in scheduling a tour of the Philosophy Department should contact the Philosophy Department's Academic Program Manager, Pat Doyle(opens in new window).

Psychology(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are welcome to visit the Department of Psychology to learn more about our courses, research opportunities, and majors. To schedule an appointment, contact Emilie O'Leary, Undergraduate Program Coordinator, at 412-268-3153.

Social and Decision Sciences(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are welcome to visit the Department of Social and Decision Sciences to learn more about our majors. Please fill out this form(opens in new window) to schedule a meeting with Connie Angermeier, Senior Academic Program Manager.

Statistics & Data Science(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are welcome to visit the Department of Statistics to learn more about our majors. Contact Glenn Clune(opens in new window), Undergraduate Academic Advisor, to schedule an individual meeting.

Information Systems(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are welcome to visit the Undergraduate Information Systems Program to learn more about our courses and curriculum. Please reach out via email(opens in new window) @email(opens in new window) with questions and to schedule a meeting.

BXA Intercollege Degree Programs(opens in new window)

BXA welcomes prospective students to schedule an individual meeting to learn more about our interdisciplinary programs in Humanities and Arts, Science and Arts, Computer Science and Arts, and Engineering and Arts. Appointments can be made online(opens in new window).

IDeATe(opens in new window)

Prospective students who are interested in adding interdisciplinary collaboration to their undergraduate experience are encouraged to visit IDeATe at Hunt Library to discuss the program. To schedule an appointment, contact Kelly Delaney.(opens in new window) Appointments are available Monday through Friday.

Biological Sciences(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are encouraged to reach out via email(opens in new window) to @email with questions and to schedule a virtual meeting on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM. We cannot guarantee appointments for same day requests.

Chemistry(opens in new window)

The Department of Chemistry provides opportunities for conversation regarding our programs and a short tour of the department's undergraduate laboratories to prospective students and their families on weekdays between 10 AM and 5 PM. Students should contact the undergraduate program office at @email(opens in new window). Unfortunately, same-day requests can rarely be accommodated.

Mathematical Sciences(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are encouraged to reach out via email(opens in new window) to @email(opens in new window) with questions and to schedule a virtual meeting on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM. We cannot guarantee appointments for same day requests.

Physics(opens in new window)

Prospective students are encouraged to schedule a meeting(opens in new window) with our Director of Undergraduate Affairs. Appointments are typically available on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM.  We cannot guarantee appointments for same day requests. For additional questions, please email our Academic Program Manager: @email.

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION(opens in new window)

Prospective students are welcome to explore the School of Computer Science via a series of recorded information sessions, led by faculty members representing each of its four majors. Visit this page(opens in new window) to view the recordings. 

Computational Biology(opens in new window)

Prospective students and their families are welcome to visit the Computational Biology Department. We encourage participation in the Turn Tartan Experience, offered as a virtual session in the fall with the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Please contact @email(opens in new window) to discuss the undergraduate Computational Biology program. 

Business Administration and economics(opens in new window)

Interested students and their families are welcome to request an appointment with a staff member using to learn more about our majors and student experiences using our inquiry form(opens in new window). Visits in April are limited to events held in conjunction with the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation(opens in new window)

Students who are interested in varsity athletics should complete the Recruit Questionnaire(opens in new window) for their respective sport. If interested in meeting while on campus, in addition to the questionnaire, prospective recruits should also contact the appropriate coach in advance by email(opens in new window). 

Students interested in finding out more about club sports, intramural sports, and other physical education opportunities should visit our Recreation website(opens in new window).

Career & Professional Development Center (CPDC)(opens in new window)

Finding fulfilling summer internship and full-time work after graduation is an important component of the educational process. CPDC Career Consultants and staff are available to talk with prospective students about careers and the services we offer. If you'd like to schedule a meeting while you're visiting campus, please email us(opens in new window) the following information:

• Name of student/family members visiting campus
• Date(s) of visit
• Two preferences for times of visit. Our offices are open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for a 15-minute meeting
• Carnegie Mellon college and/or major that you're most interested in
• An email address where we can confirm your request

ROTC(opens in new window)

Students who are interested in the ROTC programs at Carnegie Mellon have the opportunity to tour the facilities and meet with ROTC recruiters. To schedule an appointment, contact Michael Danko(opens in new window) at 412.268.8747.

Office of Disability Resources(opens in new window)

Students with inquiries or questions about disability resources at Carnegie Mellon can connect with Catherine Getchell(opens in new window) at 412.268.6121.