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.
April 3 - Showcase Dietrich, QSSS Info Session & Politics and Pie
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!
April 4 - English Info Sessions
English Info Sessions
- 10-11 a.m., Baker Hall 154R (Dean's Office Conference Room)
- 6-7 p.m., virtual via Zoom
April 5 - Gen Ed Info Session
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!
April 6 - Institute for Politics and Strategy Info Session
Institute for Politics and Strategy Info Session
1:30-2:30 p.m., Posner Hall 392
April 7 - No Programming
April 10 - Statistics Info Session & Information Systems Info Session
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
April 11 - First-Year Academic Advising Info Session
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.
April 12 - Social and Decision Sciences Info Session & Philosophy Info Session
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
April 13 - No Programming
April 14 - No Programming
April 17 - Information Systems Info Session
Information Systems Info Session
11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Hamburg Hall 1004
April 18 - Gen Ed Info Session
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!
April 19 - Askwith Kenner Room Visit
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.
April 20 - Experiential Learning Info Session
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.
April 21 - Humanities at CMU & Information Systems Info Session
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
April 23 - Dietrich College Info Session & Poster Session
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
April 24 - Information Systems Info Session
Information Systems Info Session
11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Hamburg Hall 1004
April 25 - First-Year Academic Advising Info Session
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.
April 26 - Drop-In Hours Only
April 27 - Visit the AAC & Talk with a Dietrich Student
Visit the Academic Advisory Center & Talk with a Dietrich Student
10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Baker Hall 160
April 28 - Information Systems Info Session
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
- Gina Mattucci, senior academic program manager, aacadvisor@andrew.cmu.edu
- Ashley Christopherson, academic program manager, aacadvisor@andrew.cmu.edu
- Cy Gage, academic program manager, aacadvisor@andrew.cmu.edu
- Rachel Rabenstine, academic advisor, aacadvisor@andrew.cmu.edu
Experiential Learning
- Kim Piatt, director of Experiential Learning, kpiatt@andrew.cmu.edu
General Education
- Colleen Libertz, senior academic program manager, clibertz@andrew.cmu.edu
English Department
- Laura Donaldson, assistant director of Undergraduate Programs & academic advisor, ldonalds@andrew.cmu.edu
History Department
- Andrew Ramey, Ph.D., senior academic advisor, aramey@andrew.cmu.edu
Information Systems Department
- Gary DiLisio, associate director of Undergraduate Education, gdilisio@andrew.cmu.edu
- Correy Dandoy, senior academic advisor, correyr@andrew.cmu.edu
- Jessica Lutz, academic advisor, jlutz2@andrew.cmu.edu
- Sarah Avery, academic advisor, savery@andrew.cmu.edu
Institute for Politics and Strategy
- Emily Half, deputy director, ehalf@andrew.cmu.edu
Modern Languages Department
- Sue Connelly-Colizza, senior academic coordinator, sc7k@andrew.cmu.edu
Philosophy Department
- Patrick Doyle, academic program manager, pdoyle2@andrew.cmu.edu
Psychology Department
- Crista Crittenden, senior academic advisor & instructor, ccritten@andrew.cmu.edu
- Emilie O'Leary, senior academic advisor, emilier@andrew.cmu.edu
Social and Decision Sciences
- Connie Angermeier, senior academic program manager & academic advisor, cla2@andrew.cmu.edu
- Lizzy Stoyle, senior academic advisor, estoyle@andrew.cmu.edu
Statistics & Data Science
- Amanda Mitchell, academic program manager, statadvising@andrew.cmu.edu
- Glenn Clune, academic program manager, statadvising@andrew.cmu.edu
- Sylvie Aubin, undergraduate academic advisor, statadvising@andrew.cmu.edu