Does a student have to take the C-MITES EXPLORE test to participate in Weekend Workshops?

No, testing is not required. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.

My child will be taking the EXPLORE test in January. When can he/she begin taking classes?

Immediately.

How are students placed in Weekend Workshops?

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

When will students receive notification about the next session of Weekend Workshops?

Fall Weekend Workshop brochures are usually mailed in August. Spring Weekend Workshop brochures are usually mailed in early January. Sign up for our email list (see the C-MITES homepage) to receive email notification.

How do I know my child got into a class?

Students registering with paper receive an acceptance letter in the mail. Students registering online receive an email. They do NOT receive a paper acceptance letter.

When is payment due?

Two weeks before the first workshop. If payment is not received, the student will lose his/her place in the class.

How do I check the status of my online registration?

Use your username and password to login to view an existing registration. You may print this page as your confirmation.

Where do I park at Carnegie Mellon?

Use the Morewood lot.

I have a disability. How do I get to the classrooms?

Call the C-MITES office for more information.

If students are unable to attend a Weekend Workshop for which they have registered, can they get they get a refund?

There is a $20 cancellation fee for all Weekend Workshops. Students canceling after paying for the class by the Friday one week before the class will receive a refund less the $20 cancellation fee. If they cancel after the Friday one week before the class, there will be no refund.

What if my child is sick for a Weekend Workshop?

Do not bring a sick child to class. Families providing a doctor's excuse will receive a full refund.

My child is on the waiting list for a Weekend Workshop. When will I be notified if he/she got into the class?

C-MITES staff members start calling students on the waiting list as soon as we receive notification of a cancellation.

Can my child receive financial aid to attend Weekiend Workshops?

Yes. Students qualifying for the free/reduced cost lunch program at school are eligible. See the brochure for rates and restrictions.

Is there a supervised lunch on Saturdays during the Weekend Workshops?

Yes. Please send your child with a peanut-free sack lunch and one of the C-MITES staff members will stay with him/her during lunch time and take him to his afternoon class.

What do I need to bring for Weekend Workshops?

A peanut-free snack. We usually take a break halfway through class.

My child is in 3rd grade but really enjoys robots. Can my 3rd grade child take the 5th grade robot class?

No. The course is specifically designed for gifted 5-7 graders. Students in those grades ONLY will be placed in the class

What happens if the weather is bad for C-MITES classes?

We will update the telephone message at (412) 268-1629, extension 1. Do not attempt to drive to class if your local conditions are dangerous.

Contact Information:
C-MITES, Carnegie Mellon University, Margaret Morrison St., MMP 30, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, Phone: (412) 268-1629, Fax: (412) 268-1049, Email: cmites@cmu.edu