Calling All Fence Painters and Buggy Pushers
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Sections of the Kiltie Band
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People to guard The Fence
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Miles on the Buggy course
You’ll Wear It Well
What’s with the Tartan, you ask? Andrew Carnegie, one of the founders of Carnegie Mellon, was of Scottish origin — and he made his family’s traditional blue, red, green and yellow tartan our official school color. Our Scottish heritage is woven into the fabric of what we do and who we are — like our school mascot, the Scottish Terrier, appropriately named Scotty. Just like a Tartan, this dog breed is known for its confidence, determination and lively spirit.
Being a Tartan is about much more than our school colors and mascot, though. When you enroll, you'll become part of our tradition: a tradition that elevates and celebrates new ideas.
Spring Carnival
While fall homecoming is the major event of the year at most universities, at Carnegie Mellon we celebrate homecoming and Spring Carnival. Dating back to 1920, Spring Carnival is one of the oldest and most beloved campus traditions. Each April, students and other community members enjoy a festive four-day weekend filled with carnival rides, food, live music and comedy acts. Students collaborate and compete in premier Carnival events: Booth and Buggy.
The Fence
Painting the Fence is another time-honored tradition at Carnegie Mellon. The Fence occupies prime real estate on our campus and has become the de facto university billboard for student organizations to share their messages. Tradition dictates that the Fence can only be painted between midnight and sunrise, in its entirety, using only paintbrushes. Your message will be painted over by fellow classmates if you don't stand guard, so pitch your tent and get comfortable!
