A Tartan’s Responsibility outlines the expectations we have for all CMU students who will resume living, learning, working and interacting with our campus community, whether living on or off campus. Get the most up-to-date information and resources on Carnegie Mellon’s response to the coronavirus and COVID-19 updates.
Welcome to The Word 2021-2022
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.
At Carnegie Mellon, our ambition is that all students will reach their highest potential in the areas of intellectual and artistic pursuits, personal well-being, professional development, leadership, and contribution to the larger community.
Community membership affords many privileges and likewise responsibilities as we all uphold the standards of our university. To ensure you are knowledgeable of the university’s expectations and the process that will be followed if standards are not met, this handbook articulates the rights and responsibilities afforded to and expected of each member of our community.
As we embrace the return to an in-person education experience, it is critical that we maintain our individual and collective responsibilities to uphold the standards of our community. For the 2021-22 academic year, we have adopted a refined set of shared expectations, to address the necessary actions required to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in both the university and broader Pittsburgh communities. As a student at Carnegie Mellon, we expect you to familiarize yourself with and abide by these expectations.
We hope you will take advantage of this handbook as you prepare for your successful Carnegie Mellon experience.
Amy Burkert Gina Casalegno
Vice Provost for Education Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
INDEX
I. Carnegie Mellon Code
II. Academic Policies
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Standards for Academic and Creative Life (Academic Policies)
- Academic Disciplinary Actions Overview
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
- Change of Address
- Computing
- Conduct of Classes
- Course Meeting - Undergraduate Students
- Cross-College and University Registration PCHE (Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education) Guidelines
- Doctoral Student Status Policy
- Evaluation and Certification of English Fluency for Instructors
- Examinations for Undergraduate Courses
- Fair Use Policy
- Final Examinations for Graduate Courses
- Financial Aid Policy
- Financial Obligations
- Grading Policies
- Human Subjects in Research
- Intellectual Property Policy
- Library Policies
- Make-Up of Absence from Class Due to Illness
- Prenatal Radiation Exposure
- Privacy Rights of Students
- Procedure for the Appeal of Final Grades and Academic Actions for Graduate Students
- Procedure for the Appeal of Grades and Academic Actions for Undergraduate Students
- Research Proposals: Government, Corporate, and Foundations
- Research Misconduct
- Restricted Research
- Retention of Student Work
- Statute of Limitations - Master's Students
- Statute of Limitations - Undergraduate Students
- Student Leave Policy
- Student Maternity Accommodation Protocol
- Student Return Policy
- Students' Rights
- Student Suspension/Required Withdrawal Policy
- Tax Status of Graduate Student Awards
- Temporary Closing of the University
- Transfer Credit Evaluation
- Tuition and Fees Adjustment Policy
- Withdrawal of a Degree
III. Academic Disciplinary Actions
IV. Community Policies
- A Tartan's Responsibility
- Activities
- Active Medical Assistance Protocol (AMAP)
- Advertising on Campus - Graffiti and Poster Policy of Student Government
- Alcohol and Drug Policy
- Bicycle/Wheeled Transportation
- Broadcasting
- Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
- Concessions, Solicitations, Lotteries and Raffles
- Deadly Weapons
- Discriminatory Harassment
- Disorderly Conduct
- Emergency Contact
- Emergency Response Plan
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Employment Verification
- Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
- Fire Extinguisher and Sprinkler Systems
- Freedom of Expression
- Hazing
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Housing Policies
- Information Security
- Inspection of University Space
- Missing Student Protocol and Confidential Contact
- No Contact Agreements/No Contact Orders
- Noise
- On-Campus Emergencies
- Pets
- Policy Against Retaliation
- Policy for Use of Carnegie Mellon University Trademarks
- Policy on the Protection of Children in Carnegie Mellon University Programs, Activities, and Facilities
- Premartriculation Immunization Policy
- Public Art
- Publications
- Recycling
- Safety Intervention Protocol
- Safety Hazards
- Scheduling of University Facilities
- Sexual Misconduct Policy (Interim)
- Smoke-less Campus Policy
- Social Regulations
- Steam Tunnels
- Student Accounts Receivable Collection Policy and Procedures
- Student Damage to Carnegie Mellon Property
- Student Enterprises
- Student Health Insurance
- Unauthorized Possession of Keys
- University Policies
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)/ Drones
- Utility Lines and Building Alterations
- Workplace Threats and Violence