Getting Oriented
University Student Services
The following brief summary of services will help you begin to get settled at Carnegie Mellon. For more detailed information regarding student services, please consult the latest version of the Graduate Student Handbook.
Enrollment Services (“The Hub”)
The Hub is the central location for obtaining your ID, course registration, and other enrollment services. It is located in Warner Hall, Room 28A. Please see the Enrollment Services website for additional information such as the schedule of classes.
Housing Office
Located in Morewood Gardens E-Tower, the Housing Office (x8-2139) will furnish you with listings of rentals in the vicinity. Additional information about housing is available on the Graduate Student Assembly website.
Payroll Office
Detailed questions regarding your paycheck (income tax, etc.) should be directed to personnel in this office, located at 4516 Henry St. Note that Tim Sager, Business Manager for the Chemistry Department, (x8-3343) should be consulted first.
Student Health Service
Located in the first floor of Morewood Gardens E-101 (x8-2157), this office can provide information regarding health insurance and a variety of basic medical care. Open from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Doctor’s hours are from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Morewood Gardens E-Tower (x8-2922) provides short-term counseling for stress, depression, anxiety, and other personal concerns and referrals to local psychologists and psychiatrists for continuing care.
Campus Police (24 hr. service)
The number to call in case of emergency is x8-2323. Blue phones are also available in strategic locations around campus in case of emergency. This office also coordinates an escort service for students working late to ensure your safety on campus. Call the Escort Service at 8-RIDE or 412-268-7433.
Graduate Programs Office
The GPO (Warner 419) is responsible for support programs for graduate students including some small travel grants, professional development seminars, and networking events for women and students of color.
Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence
The Eberly Center (Cyert Hall 110) provides seminars and individual consultations to help graduate students who wish to improve their teaching or prepare for future careers as faculty members.
Office of International Education
The Foreign Student Advisors, on the third floor of Warner Hall, are important contacts to assist you with questions about visas. This office also organizes the International Student Orientation held during the second week of August. You can contact them by email at gfsadv@andrew.cmu.edu.
Intercultural Communication Center (ICC)
The ICC, in Warner Hall 418, provides language training and testing for non-native speakers of English at Carnegie Mellon. Recommendations for training, where needed, are highly individualized and often combine short workshops, videotapes, and/or tutoring. More details about ICC programs and policies are available at ICC website.