Prospective Student Visits
The School of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University welcomes undergraduate and graduate program prospective students to engage with us during the academic year while semester coursework is in session. In-person tours, remote information sessions, and online one-on-one appointments via Zoom are available on select weekdays during the fall and spring academic semesters. The prospective student experience is limited in the winter months and in the summer when the undergraduate and graduate programs are not in session.
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We respectfully request that visitors do not enter the School of Architecture design studios or facilities outside of an official tour (register below). Please review CMU’s Visitor Protocol guidance prior to scheduling an on-campus visit. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the health and safety of our community.
We continue to encourage prospective students and families to connect with our community through our online visit opportunities that let you explore Carnegie Mellon’s campus and residence halls, chat with an admission counselor, sit in on an information session, and hear from current students. To complement these remote offerings, the university offers registration for campus visits including an On-Campus Information Session, an In-person Campus Tour, and an Outdoor Campus Walking Route.
Tours
During the tour you will be able to observe student and faculty collaboration as you visit the architecture design studios, Shop, and Digital Fabrication (dFAB) lab.
In-person visitation for Spring 2024 has begun. Tours are available on select weekdays in April and May.
Spring '24 Undergraduate Open House
The Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture invites undergraduate prospective students to attend an April Undergraduate Open House event. Events are hosted every Monday on April 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the undergraduate program, speak with faculty and undergraduate students, and tour the design studios and facilities.
Undergraduate applicants offered admission to the School of Architecture and high school prospective students interested in studying architecture are welcome to attend these events.
Undergraduate Info Sessions
On select weekdays this spring, the School of Architecture will offer architecture undergraduate admission information sessions for prospective students in a live, remote format (via Zoom) with Q&A to engage with our students and faculty. Register for one of the one-hour sessions listed below:
Wednesday, April 10 | 8:00-9:00pm ET: Register
Wednesday, April 24 | 8:00-9:00pm ET: Register
Wednesday, May 8 | 8:00-9:00pm ET: Register
Sessions for admitted students only:
Wednesday, April 17 | 8:00-9:00pm ET: Register
Wednesday, May 1 8:00-9:00pm ET: Register
Admission Appointments
Prospective undergraduate and graduate students can schedule a weekday appointment to meet with Alexis McCune Secosky, Director of Recruitment & Enrollment, to discuss academic programs and application questions. All appointments are hosted remotely on Zoom.
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