Student Support & Resources
Student Affairs supports your social, physical, mental and spiritual well-being so you can thrive.
At Carnegie Mellon, individual and collective well-being is rooted in healthy connections, both to people and to campus resources. Explore here some of the resources that are available to all undergraduate and graduate students.
Ways We Can Help
The most successful students are often ones who identify and utilize their support resources early and often.
Academic Integrity Issues
Office of Community Responsibility (OCR)
412-268-2142
Reports of violations of the university’s academic integrity policy should be made to OCSI. Staff are available to consult regarding the university’s policies and procedures.
Accommodations for a Student with a Disability
Office of Disability Resources
412-268-6121
Resources and accommodations for students with needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Anti-Hazing Resources
Hazing Prevention and Response
This website provides information about how to report hazing, CMU's policy and Pennsylvania state laws against hazing, hazing prevention and education resources, and past CMU hazing reports.
Facilities and Campus Services
Facilities Management and Campus Services (FMCS)
412-268-2910
FMCS's phone line is answered 24 hours a day. Call for maintenance and custodial services, access control, event support, as well as after-hours support for parking and transportation, Tartan Ink copying and printing, postal services, and the university stores.
Financial Resources
The HUB
412-268-8186
Students who are struggling financially should consult with their HUB liaison.
Office of the Dean of Students
412-268-2075
Student Affairs offers short-term emergency student loans and grants for students facing financial challenges.
Food Insecurity
The CMU Pantry
412-268-8704
The CMU Pantry is a resource for undergraduate and graduate students to help combat food insecurity on campus.
Identity-Based Career Resources
Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC)
412-268-2064
The CPDC strives to foster a culture where each person feels empowered to be their authentic self. Visit their website for many identity-based career resources.
Identity-Related Support and Bias Concerns
Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
412-268-2150
Expert staff, resources and programs for students who align with historically underrepresented or marginalized identities such as women, LGBTQ+, transgender and gender non-binary, racially and ethnically underrepresented, and those who are first in their families to attend college.
Immediate Life Safety Issues
University Police
412-268-2323
Call CMU’s University Police department 24/7 to request emergency response for any safety concern, including Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Immigration Resources
Office of International Education (OIE)
412-268-5231
Students with immigration concerns should consult with their assigned OIE advisor.
Legal Resources
One free 20-minute initial legal consultation with an attorney is available to all CMU students.
Medical/Health Resources
University Health Services (UHS)
412-268-2157
UHS provides medical care and referrals for all CMU students, including general health issues, comprehensive care management, nutrition/diet/eating disorder services and alcohol and drug assessment. On-call consultation is available after hours.
Psychological and Emotional Resources
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
412-268-2922
CAPS offers same-day appointments for urgent situations and 24/7 on-call service for after-hours needs. Therapists are also available to consult with any member of the university community regarding student mental health concerns.
Religious and Spiritual Resources
Wellness and Meaning-Making Programs
CMU supports all students along the spectrum of religious and spiritual practice and exploration through events, resources, connections, wellness and promoting religious literacy.
Sexual Misconduct
Office of Title IX Initiatives (TIX)
412-268-7125
TIX offers professional staff trained to provide support, information, resources, and referrals to all community members impacted by sexual misconduct, domestic violence and stalking.
Student & Faculty Ombudsperson
Office of the Student and Faculty Ombudsperson
412-268-2845
The Office of the Student and Faculty Ombusdperson provides a confidential resource and informal conflict resolution services to help manage and resolve concerns and conflicts that arise within the university community.
Print and Online Publication Resources
Alcohol and Drug Brochure (pdf)
CMU’s alcohol and drug policies, as well as information about the physical and psychological effects of alcohol and drug abuse.
The CMU Cares Folder is a pdf guide of resources for faculty and staff to help students who may need assistance, guidance or help. It is currently being redesigned. Please use the Community Health and Well-Being website for well-being resources and information until the new folder is published.