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Walk through a normal week at CIT as our undergraduate engineering students share a sample of their day.
 for parents
Your family is a strong support network, not to mention a great resource for care packages and clean laundry! Here is some information for your parent or guardian:
first year experience
CIT is one of the few engineering schools in the country to offer a program specifically designed to help first-year students succeed. We invite you to visit the First Year Experience site or use the links below, including some audio advice from first-year students.
did you know...?
The Fence is the unofficial campus billboard. Any student or group can paint the Fence, but there are strict rules: The Fence must be painted between midnight and sunrise, in its entirety, using only paintbrushes. If you don’t want your message painted over, the Fence must be guarded around the clock. Groups of students often camp out overnight and enjoy a cookout on the Cut during the day so their messages can be seen by all.
The original wooden fence was in the Guinness Book of World Records as the "most painted object in the world." In 1993, it collapsed under its own weight and was replaced with the concrete fence standing today. It's estimated that there are four inches of paint on the new Fence already!
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 engineering overview
Becoming an engineer is all about solving problems. It is a combination of technical skills, innovation, project management, communication capability, and creative thinking. Learn more about what it takes to become an engineer.
picking a field of study
Each department offers an introductory class for students to learn the basics of each discipline. Our students are required to complete at least two introductory courses in their first year, which will help them choose a major in their second semester. Review the course descriptions.
speak with someone
There are lots of people who are happy to talk with you about the Carnegie Mellon experience. You can meet with an advisor in the field, talk with students, and join message boards.
diversity
Innovation is about challenging the norm. We are committed to fostering diverse ideas and methods. You will see it in our interdisciplinary approach to education, as well as in our students and faculty.
engineering organizations
There is so much more to college than classes. We encourage all of our students to get involved with student organizations that interest them, whether it be to further their careers or just to have some fun.
on and off campus
Learn about living in Pittsburgh: get a look at the campus, find links for information on student life, and learn a little about Pittsburgh, our favorite city in the world.
admissions process
If you've decided CIT is the place for you, this page will provide you with everything you need to move forward with your application.
If you are an international student, please click here for additional requirements.
transfer credit
To transfer credits from another university, please follow these instructions.
You can also learn more about the 3:2 engineering program with other Pittsburgh colleges and universities.
If you are already a Carnegie Mellon student, find out how to transfer into a CIT department.
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