# Campus Life at CMU

**Source**: https://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/campus-life
**Parent**: https://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/

[Explore Student Affairs](https://www.cmu.edu/student-affairs/index.html)

## A Place to Grow, Explore and Excel

Experience Carnegie Mellon University's dynamic campus life, where you can flourish intellectually and personally.

The CMU experience embraces all aspects of a student's life. In the classroom, around the dinner table, on the playing fields or on stage, students pursue their curiosities, passions and aspirations.

## Learn & Discover

At CMU, students embrace challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and expand their horizons.

[### Research](http://www.cmu.edu/uro/)

[### IDeATe](http://ideate.cmu.edu/)

[### Student College](https://www.cmu.edu/stuco/)

## Student Activities

Join one of our student-run organizations, which range from professional clubs and intramural sports to cultural groups, publications, fraternities and sororities. Eexplore your passions and create lifelong memories.

[Explore Student Activities](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/campus-experience/activities-and-engagement)

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From intramurals to cultural groups, publications, and Greek

## Athletics

At Carnegie Mellon, athletics is about more than competition — it’s about excellence in every arena. Our student-athletes are scholars, leaders and changemakers who balance rigorous academics with dedication on the field, court and track. CMU offers ways for every student to stay active, build community and pursue their passions.

[Athletics at CMU](https://athletics.cmu.edu/landing/index)

## Live & Thrive

Thrive at CMU with our comprehensive resources that support you, your career development and your sense of belonging.

[### Residential Life](http://www.cmu.edu/student-affairs/res-ed/)

[### Health & Well-Being](https://www.cmu.edu/wellbeing/index.html)

[### Religion & Spirituality](https://www.cmu.edu/wellbeing/resources/wellness-initiatives/religious-spiritual/index.html)

## Housing & Dining

Find a supportive home away from home through CMU’s residential options tailored for student living and community building.

### [Housing](https://www.cmu.edu/housing/)

From traditional dorms to apartments, explore comfortable living spaces that foster socializing, studying and growth. We guarantee housing for all first-year students.

### [Dining Services](https://www.cmu.edu/dining/)

Fuel your success with diverse, high-quality dining that meets your lifestyle and dietary needs. Learn about our meal plans and sustainability goals.

## Serve & Lead

- [Community Service](https://www.cmu.edu/student-affairs/celd/community-engagement/index.html)
- [Alternative Break](https://www.cmu.edu/student-affairs/celd/community-engagement/alternative-break.html)
- [Educational Outreach](https://www.cmu.edu/gelfand/)
- [Student Government](https://www.cmu.edu/stugov/index.html)

## Experience Life in Pittsburgh

Ranked in the top 15 for “[2024 Best Cities for Young Professionals](https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/best-cities-for-young-professionals/),” Pittsburgh offers the perfect urban backdrop for your CMU experience. As a tech and cultural hub, the city hosts world-class museums, incredible dining and vast internship and career opportunities for you to explore.

[Living in Pittsburgh](https://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/campus-life/living-in-pittsburgh)

## Achieve & Succeed

- [Internships & Experiential Learning](https://www.cmu.edu/career/students-and-alumni/resource-library//jobs-and-internships/index.html)
- [Academic Development](https://www.cmu.edu/student-success/)
- [Leadership Programs](https://www.cmu.edu/student-affairs/celd/leadership-development/index.html)
- [Career Preparation](https://www.cmu.edu/career/index.html)
- [Graduate Student Development](https://www.cmu.edu/graduate/index.html)

## Be part of Carnegie Mellon Student Life

Join the vibrant and supportive community at Carnegie Mellon University that fosters academic excellence and lifelong connections. Visit our campus or take the first step in the admission process.

[Undergraduate Admission](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/)
[Graduate Admission](https://www.cmu.edu/graduate/prospective/index.html)
[Visit Campus](https://www.cmu.edu/visit/)