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Living on Campus

Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of classmates and friends. Living on campus is a great way to get involved, explore your interests and make lifelong friends

Students hanging out and studying together

Housing Communities

As a campus resident, you’ll be part of a housing community that brings together several different residence halls or apartments. Each housing community gives you access to a residence hall director/residence director, a care advocate, and an assistant director.

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Living Learning Communities

Live in community with students who share your interests. Focusing on everything from music to engineering to public service and beyond, our living learning communities give you a built-in support system.

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Services and Amenities

Find the services you need to thrive. Campus living offers everything from free laundry and fitness centers to mental health services and 24-hour security.

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Getting Connected

Make a difference in your residence hall and beyond. By joining a community council or residence housing association, you can play an important role in setting policies and planning activities.

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Housing Policies

Campus residents must comply with all relevant policies and procedures. Here’s an overview of what to expect.

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CMU Dining

If there’s one word that sums up dining at CMU, it’s variety. From pasta and burritos to sushi and Subway, the options are fresh, tasty—and endless.

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