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Messages from the Dean

Read communications from the dean of students below.

Latest Communications

Friday, November 03, 2023

Supporting Our Community with Compassion

Today, we write to echo the sentiments in President Farnam Jahanian’s recent community messages related to the war in Israel and Gaza. While it is impossible to comment on every heartbreaking development in this conflict, we recognize that many members of our community are hurting and afraid.
Friday, October 13, 2023

Voter Registration and Democracy Day

We write today to underscore the responsibility for all eligible CMU community members to register and make a plan to vote in the upcoming November election. Voting is an impactful method to communicate your priorities and values to elected officials at the local, state and national levels.
Thursday, October 05, 2023

Announcing an Increased Minimum Doctoral Stipend

Building on our continued initiatives to provide holistic doctoral student support, we are pleased to share that the minimum stipend for doctoral students will be increased to $2,500 per month, or $30,000 annually, for 12-month programs.
Thursday, September 07, 2023

Annual Alcohol & Drug Guide

The university takes seriously its obligation to ensure community members understand local law and the university’s policies and expectations regarding alcohol and other drugs. The university's annual alcohol and drug brochure is now available online.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Academic Integrity Policy Reminder

Carnegie Mellon has always been a first mover in the AI space and remains deeply engaged in shaping the future of these technologies and their uses. We want to take a moment to call attention to the rapidly evolving role of generative AI and its place in higher education, especially in relation to academic integrity.
Monday, August 28, 2023

Student Handbook 2023-2024

The Word student handbook contains information and resources to help you create your Carnegie Mellon experience and embrace your role as a valued member of our university.
Friday, April 07, 2023

Receive CMU Gear: Complete Your Tartan VOICES 2023 Survey Today

As a reminder, we invite you to complete the Tartan VOICES 2023 survey today to help leadership better understand student experiences related to individual sense of belonging as well as the diversity and inclusion of the campus environment.
Friday, March 24, 2023

Share Your Voice: Belonging, Diversity and Inclusion at CMU

In partnership with the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis, which periodically surveys the student body, we invite you to participate in Tartan VOICES 2023: Our community. Our experience. Our voice.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Parental Accommodations for Doctoral Students

CMU announces a Parental Accommodation Program developed in partnership with the Graduate Student Assembly. This new program goes into effect on January 1, 2023.
Monday, December 19, 2022

Upcoming Opportunities to Share Feedback on Your Student Experience

We are pleased to announce upcoming opportunities for you to share your feedback as a CMU student. As we continue to invest in enhancing the CMU experience in which students are supported to learn and thrive, your perspective is critical for informing our strategies and practices.
Friday, December 16, 2022

Student Affairs Support Throughout Winter Break

Although university offices will be closed from December 23rd through January 2nd, Student Affairs staff members are always available to provide support should you need assistance.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Fence Defaced in Violation of Student Government Policy

The Fence recently painted by the Carnegie Mellon College Republicans was defaced in violation of Student Government’s Graffiti and Poster Policy. The tradition of the Fence is a long-standing hallmark of Carnegie Mellon’s culture, and it serves as a student-governed embodiment of our commitment to free expression and a spark for constructive engagement on campus.
Friday, November 04, 2022

Increase to Student Minimum Wage and Hourly Grader/Hourly TA Minimum Rates

Effective November 7, 2022, Carnegie Mellon University is enacting an updated student minimum wage. The CMU student minimum wage for hourly positions will be increased from the current USD wage of $8.25/hour to $10.00/hour.
Friday, November 04, 2022

Election Day 2023

Tuesday, November 8 is Election Day, and we encourage all eligible CMU community members to make plans to vote. Exercising our right to vote is one of the most impactful ways we can engage in our democracy. Your voice matters.
Wednesday, November 02, 2022

Office for Institutional Equity & Title IX Expansion

Carnegie Mellon University’s Office of Title IX initiatives has changed its name to the Office for Institutional Equity and Title IX. The office's new name more accurately reflects its expanded mission, purpose and services as it now receives reports on discrimination beyond those that fall solely under Title IX.
Thursday, October 06, 2022

Resources and Support for Those Impacted by Unfolding Crisis in Iran

Reports of peaceful protests in Iran being met with violence, especially in a university setting, are deeply troubling to the higher education community. We are writing to offer our compassion and support to all of those being affected by this violence and by the widespread unrest following the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, and to encourage anyone who might benefit to connect with university resources available to you.
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