Activities and Events
Extracurricular activities and events involving Carnegie Mellon students are under the direction of Student Government, the Division of Student Affairs, or particular university departments, committees and councils advisory to the officers of the university. In general, students are charged with exercising a high level of self-governance related to extracurricular activities and events, toward that end, are encouraged to form organizations that serve their extracurricular needs and qualify for recognition and/or funding by Student Government. Policies and resources related to forming and operating student organizations can be found on the Student Involvement & Traditions website.
Eligibility
Students who meet the criteria outlined in the Student Activities Fee policy will be assessed the Student Activities Fee by Enrollment Services, and will be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities upon paying the fee. Enrolled students who seek to participate in extracurricular activities but who are not automatically assessed the Student Activities Fee must pay the relevant semester(s) fee prior to participation.
Activity and Event Management Expectations
Activities and events that are in any way identified with Carnegie Mellon and are conducted by students or student organizations are covered by the following general expectations:
- Any such activity or event, whether on or off campus, must comply with city, state, federal laws and University Policies.
- It is expected that students will organize and conduct activities and events in a responsible manner, and maintain accountability for what occurs during them.
- The university reserves the right to review the planning for events requiring the use of university facilities and to establish any requirements that are needed to ensure the well-being of all students.
- Student organizations must submit to the Director of Student Involvement and Traditions for review and approval prior to any events being held during final examinations (inclusive of reading days), on the night before any university break period recess, or during any recess break of more than three days duration.
Specific activity and event management policies for recognized student organizations can be found on the Student Involvement and Traditions website.