Advising
Goal: To assist students with the development of meaningful educational plans that are compatible with their life goals.
CMARC advisors promote the maximum development of all students by offering academic counsel, interactive advising programs, advice and information in order to help them develop their strengths and achieve their goals. CMARC advisors work in cooperation with faculty and departmental advisors to promote academic success.
CMARC advisors are here to help students make effective academic choices such as:
- Establish short and long term academic goals
- Investigate alternative majors in other colleges
- Help students establish academic and social networks of peer support
- Explore career and graduate school options
- Learn how to design a well balanced schedule
Who We Serve
Undergraduate Students Including those:
- Who are underrepresented minorities
- Considering change in major, college and/or educational goals
- Exploring opportunities to broaden their undergraduate experience
- Seeking additional perspectives to complement an existing advising relationship
Prospective students Including those:
- Who are underrepresented minorities
- Interested in enhancing academic profile and competencies in mathematics and sciences
- Looking to gain a preview of Carnegie Mellon opportunities and Services
Personal Advising & Counseling
CMARC advisors are available to address the personal, emotional and social needs of students. One-on-one sessions are available to cover a multitude of developmental topics. CMARC’s goal is to help students clarify issues, explore possible solutions and make sound decisions.
Advising Programs
Peer Connections
The Peer Connections Program helps primarily first year students with the challenges they experience, such as:
- Adjusting to the Carnegie Mellon environment
- Feeling homesick
- Adjustment to college life
- Academic rigor
- Social adjustment
- Loneliness
What do Peer Connections helpers do?
Peer Connections students can provide first year students with the following:
- An opportunity to share your experiences and challenges with someone that wants to listen and help
- Conversation, interaction and activities with first year students geared toward their needs.
- Contacts and resources related to life at Carnegie Mellon and in Pittsburgh
Provide awareness and information
- Interact with students on cultural and personal issues that students might experience.
- Preparing and distributing information related to cultural issues and student life.
- Assisting in academic areas through advice, tutoring, and study habits.
Organize and participate in events
- Assist in developing group interactions. (Study Group, social gatherings etc).
- Assist first year students in getting connected to social communities.
- Assist students in connecting with new experiences. Assist them in stepping out of their comfort zone.
Coaching Minority Progress and Academic Success in Science
Coaching Minority Progress and Academic Success in Science (COMPASS) is a unique opportunity for underrepresented incoming first year students in the Mellon College of Science to network with current students in the college. The program will pair incoming students with an upperclass mentor who will be able to share their experiences at Carnegie Mellon as well as offer guidance as the students make the transition through their first year.
