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General Questions

We encourage registration for your reunion weekend in order to obtain an accurate room and a food count for your events. However, onsite registration is available for events without a capacity limit. Registration closed on April 5.

You may register onsite at the Registration Tent for most events during the following times:

  • Thursday: 3:30-6 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Yes, by providing an email address, you will receive a message confirming details of your registration.
Yes, you are able to view a list of registrants IF they did not opt out. You may sort by name, class year and college.

Stop at the Registration & Welcome Tent at the CMU Alumni Association area on Midway (rain location: Wean Commons, Cohon University Center) and pick up your Reunion Weekend registration details. Find out exactly what to do and where to go, and get your FREE Carnival souvenir!

Welcome area hours are:

  • Thursday: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.             
  • Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The Hospitality Tent is on The Cut next to registration.

The reunion hospitality tent is your next go-to gathering spot:

  • Reunion Weekend information
  • Class year memorabilia
  • Light refreshment and snacks
  • Phone charging station
  • Vintage buggy display
  • Taster of Pittsburgh Reunion Lunch
  • Reunion Beer Garden
Casual attire is appropriate for most events throughout the weekend, unless otherwise noted.

The following attire for Saturday evening dinner is appropriate: 

Men: Khaki pants, casual button-down shirt or polo, or suit and tie if preferred, but not required
Women: Casual-style dress, skirt, dress top or cocktail dress if preferred, but not required

The location for the Saturday Evening is the Pittsburgh Golf Club at 5280 Northumberland Street, 15217, which is a short distance from main campus. Valet parking is included. This is NOT the Bob O’Connor Golf Course location.

Check the Pittsburgh Golf Club website for directions.

As part of the weekend registration, reserved parking is an option for the 50th reunion Class of 1969 attendees for an $8 discounted rate at the East Campus Parking Garage located at Forbes and Beeler. Prior to your reunion, all pre-paid parking registrants will receive an entry/exit code for the garage, and reserved parking instruction that allows access on Friday. The code is not needed on Saturday.

Due to the influx of alumni returning for Spring Carnival, special parking rules are in effect during Reunion Weekend. Parking is available:

  • Friday: Paid parking is available in the East Campus Garage on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Saturday: Free parking is available in the East Campus Garage on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Short-term (under 30 minutes) parking in the East Campus Garage: Pull into the garage, take a ticket and park in the area that is marked "short-term," which is to the left as soon as you come in from the Forbes Avenue side. You may park in that area for 30 minutes without cost and when you pull out you would only need to take your ticket and put it into the exit gate. The gates are programmed for 30 minutes free; however, if you park for 31 minutes you would be charged for an hour, which is $3.
  • Additional parking is available in the Dithridge Street Garage (Weekdays: $12 daily rate; $5 weekends & weekdays after 5 p.m.) and the Gates Garage (Weekdays: $14 maximum rate; $4 weekends and weekdays after 5 p.m).
  • Disabled parking is available in the East Campus Garage, which requires the blue decal being presented (pass or license plate) to utilize the spaces.

Contact Us

For additional information, call the Alumni Association at 412-268-1882. For more about Spring Carnival, visit the Spring Carnival FAQ.

Getting to Campus

Information provided below is for convenience only. This is not a complete list of vendors, nor are they associated with or endorsed by Carnegie Mellon University. Carnegie Mellon is about 22 miles from the Pittsburgh International Airport.

Carnegie Mellon's campus map and directions to campus can help guide you through our more than 140 acres in the Pittsburgh area. Also, prerecorded directions to campus are available at 412-268-8343.

Bus

Port Authority of Allegheny County
28X Airport Flyer
Fare: $3.75 to Carnegie Mellon's campus; exact change is required when boarding the bus.
412-442-2000

Taxi

Fare: Approximately $50 one way. 
Classy Cab
412-322-8100
Yellow Cab
412-546-6161

Limousine & Shuttle

All Star Limousine
888-546-6161
Pittsburgh Transportation Group
412-444-4444
Featuring Embassy Coach Limousine and SuperShuttle (800-258-3826).
Regency Transportation Group
800-397-0071

Hotel Shuttle Service

Because many hotels offer a complimentary shuttle from the airport to the hotel and then on to Carnegie Mellon, please inquire about this option when making your hotel reservations.

Special Needs

We want to make sure your reunion is enjoyable, welcoming and accessible for all alumni and their guests. If you or any of your guests have special needs, please let us know.

  • In advance: Online during the registration process or call 412-268-1882.
  • Onsite: Alert the staff by going to the Registration & Welcome Tent at the CMU Alumni Association area on Midway (rain location: Wean Commons, Cohon University Center).

Should you need assistance onsite, alert the staff by going to the Registration & Welcome Tent at the CMU Alumni Association area on Midway (rain location: Wean Commons, Cohon University Center). 

If you would like to request a wheelchair in advance, please indicate so during the online registration process or call 412-268-1882.

Campus Amenities

Alumni and their guests may use the athletic facilities this weekend by presenting their Carnival/Reunion name badge at the Equipment Desk, located on the first floor of the University Center, across from Wiegand Gym. You will receive a wristband and access to facilities, as available (including gymnasium, weight room, racquetball and squash courts). Note: Due to construction, the locker rooms and pool are not available. Gym may be offline for event rain locations.

  • Thursday & Friday: 6 a.m.-2 a.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m.-2 a.m.
Many areas on campus are designated smoke-free zones, including within 20 feet proximity to all building entrances. Please adhere to university policy and posted smoking areas.
All guests can access the CMU guest wireless with a code. Code XWWZUCKM is valid from April 11 to 14. Learn more at www.cmu.edu/computing/network/guests.

Should you need to cancel your reunion registration, please contact the Alumni Association by Friday, May 5 so that we can refund any fees associated and defray the other costs associated with your registration.