Computing Beyond Carnegie Mellon

We know you'll hear this a thousand times in the next few months, but you deserve to hear it again. Congratulations! Real world, here you come.

Of course, the down side of life in this so-called real world is that it brings with it new worries -- getting a job, making student loan payments, and no longer having amenities such as free bagpipe performances and free computing services. Similar to when the clock struck midnight for Cinderella, many of the services and privileges you've enjoyed as a student will vanish once you finish your education at Carnegie Mellon. This document explains the service changes and offers some suggestions on how you can replace or transfer these services. If you plan to continue your education here (e.g., graduate student) or if you will be employed by the university after graduation, your access to computing services at Carnegie Mellon will change to reflect your new status.

Within three months after you graduate, if you have questions or if you need additional assistance, contact the Help Center at 412-268-4357 (CMU-HELP). You can also send e-mail that details your question or problem to Advisor. After the three month time period, direct any questions to Alumni Relations at 412-268-2060.

Network Registrations: Network registrations in residence halls are purged each year on the Monday after commencement in May. Wireless registrations may be purged three months after graduation.

IMPORTANT ALUMNI INFORMATION: Students and alumni have access to the online alumni directory and a lifetime e-mail forwarding account via Alumni Relations. Visit the special Carnegie Mellon Alumni information page for details. Stay in touch! If you have access to the Web at your new computing location, stay in touch. Check in with us via the Carnegie Mellon Alumni web page.

Last Update: 09/11/06