Dreamers and Doers, Welcome
What kind of person belongs at Dietrich College? The passionate kind. The playful kind. The analytical kind. The boundary-crossing, convention-crashing, expectation-defying kind. The kind of person that dreams the best for humankind.
Humanities and Social Sciences: From Ideas to Innovation
If you like doing things a little differently – or better yet, a lot differently – you’re going to love it here! We learn by doing. We work across disciplines. We mash up traditional liberal arts with analytical and computational approaches, and we tackle some of society’s toughest problems.
Consider this your official invitation to become your best self. Our undergraduate programs and research won’t just prepare you for career opportunities. They’ll enable you to adapt to new challenges and set you on a lifelong path to fulfill your passion – even if you’re not quite sure what it is yet. Let’s get started!
Take a Look Around
Meet Your Peers
"Dietrich gave me the freedom to explore, to question and to find what I love. It allowed me to tailor my journey in a way that felt both rewarding and deeply personal. Dietrich allowed me to not just learn, but to think freely and push the boundaries of my interests. This college gave me space to grow in ways I never anticipated. College has taught me that I belong here, that my voice matters. And I’ll take that with me wherever I go" — Sanaa Akindele, class of 2025
"As a transfer student, Dietrich has been an amazing resource in helping me achieve a smooth transition to Carnegie Mellon. As soon as I got to campus, all of my advisors and teachers in Dietrich seemed eager to get to know me and help me find opportunities to get more involved at the college. Dietrich is an incredible and active hub for mentors and opportunities. It is evident that Dietrich strongly values individuality and that all Dietrich College community members search for ways to foster this uniqueness in each student." — Ava Allard, class of 2025
"Dietrich has really given me the space to explore my diverse set of interests. Even outside of classes, I’ve had plenty of hands-on, interactive opportunities like undergraduate research, being a teaching assistant and experiential learning opportunities like CMU’s Prison Education Project which have evolved my thinking in academic spaces and helped me to understand the impact I want my work to have. All this while receiving invaluable support from enthusiastic professors who are excited about teaching and about their research. I’ve gained so much academic confidence and perspective here and I’m incredibly grateful for the role Dietrich has played in that process." — Camille Chandler, class of 2025
"Dietrich offers a lot of opportunities to get involved in your college and major. During my first year, I joined Women in IS, which is a mentoring program that helped me to connect with other students in Information Systems (IS). Being able to talk to peers who have taken the classes I am in and getting their perspectives on IS has helped me navigate my way through the program. I also joined the Dietrich Student Advisor Board, which is an organization that gets students' perspectives/opinions on the new general education program. This has taught me a lot about Dietrich and the CMU community. I have grown a lot during my time at CMU, and Dietrich is a big part of that." — Jocelyn Morningstar, class of 2025
"Dietrich College opened up the world of national security and defense to me, which was one I had never imagined myself entering before I enrolled at CMU. Through my coursework, the Carnegie Mellon University Washington Semester Program and my relationships with my professors and peers, I was able to more fully explore this field as my interest in it grew. Dietrich also showed me the merits of research and engaging in interdisciplinary studies, opening up avenues for me to work as a research assistant for various projects beyond my department. I am able to enjoy a well-rounded and holistic learning environment through Dietrich and am grateful for all the support I receive from the faculty, who are all so invested in my growth as a student and professional." — Joyce Lee, class of 2025
"I have really loved the interdisciplinary nature of my education at Dietrich College. Because I had the flexibility to explore my interests and passions, I was able to make time to study abroad in Rome, Italy while also being able to easily get my Information Systems degree with an additional two minors. I feel as though Dietrich prepares students to become fulfilled and well-rounded humans, focused on high achieving academics as well as granting flexibility to grow as a person." — Emme Wetzel, class of 2024