Students

As a current student, you can make connections with CMU alumni and find your place in the global Tartan community — from your first day on campus.

You have access to resources, like the online Alumni Community, professional networking on LinkedIn, events and programs hosted by the CMU Alumni Association. You can also connect with numerous networks based on your region, identity or affinity. Start your CMU alumni journey today!

Highland Ambassadors

Highland Ambassadors are undergraduate and graduate students with representation across all schools and college. They bridge between current students and alumni, serving as advisors, advocates, event support and marketers for Alumni Association initiatives. 

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Industry Insights

With more than 130,000 alumni around the world, the CMU community is filled with people who have had diverse professional experiences and career paths. Whether you’re contemplating a career path or seeking answers from an experienced professional, our alumni are here to help.

Each academic year, alumni in various industries host Zoom meetings with small groups of students to share real-life work experiences in their industry. You can gain valuable insights directly from alumni working in the field.

• Tap into the knowledge of fellow Tartans working in your field of interest.
• Learn about current trends in industries that matter to you.
• Prepare for your next job with alumni working in the field.

Note: These sessions are informational and advisory events that share our alumni's perspectives with current students.

Tartan Tuesdays

Throughout the academic year, you are encouraged to wear Carnegie Mellon University apparel to show your Tartan pride. Participating is simple — just sport the latest university store gear, your favorite student organization shirt, a simple CMU baseball cap or any other Tartan swag on Tuesdays.

Prizes and Redemptions
Tartan Tuesday participants have the chance to win prizes, like more CMU apparel, by visiting the Alumni House (5017 Forbes Ave.) Tuesdays from noon to 5 p.m. and spinning the Tartan Wheel. Spins can earn points, which can be accumulated and redeemed for prizes during Tartan Tuesdays hours. Prizes are limited.

Note: Tartan Tuesday does not occur during fall or spring breaks.