Traditions & Programs
CMU's traditions and hallmark programs help create the fabric of the university. They build community, celebrate CMU and connect us to our great city.
SLICE coordinates many annual traditions and programs where graduate and undergraduate students, as well as the entire CMU community, come together to connect, engage and celebrate their Tartan pride.
Many other CMU traditions are coordinated by students, including The Fence and so many others. Explore TartanConnect to learn more about student-organized traditions and programs.
Year-Round Programs
Fall Semester
Volunteer Fair
Chat with and recruit engaged individuals who are passionate about community service.
THE FAIR
Explore CMU's student and fraternity and sorority organizations, as well as arts, cultural and outdoor recreation partners from the Pittsburgh community.
Rise Against Hunger
An international hunger relief initiative that distributes food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable.
Almost Midnight Breakfast
CMU staff and faculty cook omelets and serve you breakfast during finals week in the fall and spring semesters.
Finals Muffins
Finals muffins, or “Maggie’s Muffins,” is a tradition started by Margaret Cyert to distribute muffins to students during fall and spring finals.
Spring Semester
THE Winter FAIR
Explore CMU's student and fraternity and sorority organizations, as well as arts, cultural and outdoor recreation partners from the Pittsburgh community.
Winter Welcome
Winter Welcome offers three week of fun programs and events from January 23 - February 13, 2021.
Emerging Leaders
A program for first-year students that promotes leadership skills through civic engagement and service initiatives.
Greek Sing
Through song, dance and acts, Greek Sing encourages philanthropy and service to support the fraternity and sorority community, Carnegie Mellon and Pittsburgh.
Spring Carnival & Sweepstakes
Carnival is CMU’s most revered tradition, which includes Sweepstakes, or Buggy, where teams design, build and race aerodynamic pushcarts.
SLICE Awards
Honors CMU undergraduate and graduate students, and student organizations, their members and advisors.
Senior Leadership Recognition
Honors students who have made an unparalleled impact on our community as a result of their leadership, vision and initiative.
Almost Midnight Breakfast
CMU staff and faculty cook omelets and serve you breakfast during finals week in the fall and spring semesters.
Finals Muffins
Finals muffins, or “Maggie’s Muffins,” is a tradition started by Margaret Cyert to distribute muffins to students during fall and spring finals.