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April 2023 Dietrich College Info Sessions

Welcome! We are excited for you to join our community of bright, curious, driven students, staff and faculty.

Throughout the month of April, Dietrich College hosts events for prospective students who want to learn more about the many areas of study the college has to offer. Drop-in on a course (pdf) or attend an information session. Many of the information sessions and all of the drop-in hours are offered in person while others are offered via Zoom. You can find the dates, times, locations and links for each session on this page.

If you are looking for more information or have questions, contact the Academic Advisory Center (AAC) or the individual department contacts.

Showcase Dietrich

11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Coffee Lounge, Baker Hall Lower Level

Quantitative Social Sciences Scholars Program (QSSS) Info Session

2-3 p.m., virtual via Zoom

Politics and Pie

5-6 p.m., Posner 340

Meet with IPS faculty, students and advisors to discuss courses!

English Info Sessions

  • 10-11 a.m., Baker Hall 154R (Dean's Office Conference Room)
  • 6-7 p.m., virtual via Zoom

General Education Info Session

8:30-9:30 p.m., virtual via Zoom

In fall 2021, Dietrich College launched a new General Education Program that supplements the education happening within our various majors. Join our General Education Program Manager to learn more about the program's curriculum and learning outcomes and specifically what you can expect in your first year as a Dietrich student!

Institute for Politics and Strategy Info Session

1:30-2:30 p.m., Posner Hall 392

No programming on Friday, April 7

Statistics & Data Science Info Session

10–11 a.m., Baker Hall 237A

Information Systems Info Session

11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Hamburg Hall 1004

First-Year Academic Advising Info Session

8:30–9:30 p,m., virtual via Zoom

In Dietrich, students are assigned an academic advisor to begin working with them early in the summer before coming to CMU. Join this session to meet our advisors who work with first-year students! They know all about the various majors and minors offered throughout Dietrich and can share about the unique way in which they work with students to chart their path at CMU.

Social and Decision Sciences Department Info Session

11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Porter Hall 223D

Philosophy Department Info Session

3–4 p.m., Baker Hall 150

No programming on Thursday, April 13
No programming on Friday, April 14

Information Systems Info Session

11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Hamburg Hall 1004

General Education Info Session

8:30–9:30 p.m., virtual via Zoom

In fall 2021, Dietrich College launched a new General Education Program that supplements the education happening within our various majors. Join our General Education Program Manager to learn more about the program's curriculum and learning outcomes, and specifically what you can expect in your first year as a Dietrich student!

Askwith Kenner Global Languages and Cultures Room Visit

10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Room 1024, Tepper Quad

The Askwith Kenner Global Languages and Cultures Room provides an immersive space for members of the campus community and visitors to interact with each other locally and with people and places around the world. Featuring cutting edge technology, including multiple virtual reality stations and an interactive screen, visitors can explore innovative, student-led projects that showcase the importance of language learning, cultural awareness and the global presence of Carnegie Mellon University. Multimedia creations will allow individuals to chat with merchants in other countries, visit global landmarks, and engage with traditions and historical events.

Learn more

Experiential Learning Info Session

7–8 p.m., virtual via Zoom

Dietrich College is committed to ensuring that every student has access to meaningful experiential learning opportunities. Join the Director of Experiential Learning to learn about internships, undergraduate research, community-engaged learning, client-projects and study abroad.

Humanities at CMU

10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Posner Hall 340, Posner Grand Room

Information Systems Info Session

11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Hamburg Hall 1004

Dietrich College Info Session

1–2 p.m., Baker Hall A51, Giant Eagle Auditorium

Dietrich College Poster Session

2–3 p.m., Baker Hall First Floor

Information Systems Info Session

2:30–3:30 p.m., Hamburg Hall 1006

Information Systems Info Session

11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Hamburg Hall 1004

First-Year Academic Advising Info Session

8:30–9:30 p.m., virtual via Zoom

In Dietrich, students are assigned an academic advisor to begin working with them early in the summer before coming to CMU. Join this session to meet our advisors who work with first-year students! They know all about the various majors and minors offered throughout Dietrich and can share about the unique way in which they work with students to chart their path at CMU.

Most departments and programs with Wednesday drop-in hours will be open for visitors.

Visit the Academic Advisory Center & Talk with a Dietrich Student

10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Baker Hall 160

Information Systems Info Session

11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Hamburg Hall 1004

Drop-In Hours

Academic Advisory Center

  • Every Monday, Tuesday and Friday in April: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Baker Hall 160

Experiential Learning

  • Monday, April 3, 17 & 24: 1-2 p.m., Baker Hall 160
  • Wednesday, April 5, 12 & 19: 10-11 a.m. Baker Hall 160

English Department

  • Mondays in April: 1-2 p.m., Baker Hall 259
  • Friday, April 21 & 28: 1-2 p.m., Baker Hall 259

History Department

  • Friday, April 21 & 28: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Baker Hall 240G

Information Systems

  • Wednesdays in April: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Hamburg Hall 1004

Institute for Politics and Strategy

  • Monday, April 10, 17 & 24: 1:30-2 p.m., Posner Hall 391
  • Tuesdays & Wednesdays in April: 1:30-2 p.m., Posner Hall 391

Modern Languages Department

  • Mondays & Wednesdays in April: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Posner Hall 348

Philosophy Department

  • Every Monday thru Wednesday in April: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Baker Hall 161
  • Thursday, April 6, 20 & 27: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Baker Hall 161

Psychology Department

  • Every Monday & Wednesday in April: 2:30-3:30 p.m., Baker Hall 343

Social & Decision Sciences Department

  • Every Monday thru Wednesday in April: 1:30-2 p.m., Porter Hall 208
  • Thursday, April 6, 20 & 27: 1:30-2 p.m., Porter Hall 208

Statistics and Data Science Department

  • Thursday, April 6, 20 & 27: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Baker Hal 229A

Department Contacts

Academic Advisory Center

Experiential Learning

General Education

English Department

History Department

Information Systems Department

Institute for Politics and Strategy

Modern Languages Department

Philosophy Department

Psychology Department

Social and Decision Sciences

Statistics & Data Science