Undergraduate Student Senate
What is Senate?
The Carnegie Mellon Undergraduate Student Senate is the undergraduate component of Carnegie Mellon's Student Government Legislative Branch. We are composed of student-elected representatives that represent our university.
Representatives from each college meet weekly to discuss issues on campus. General Body Meetings are OPEN to everyone, at UC Danforth (Cohon University Center) at 5:20-6:30 pm each Thursday. If you are more interested in a specific aspect of student life, there are six committees: Academic Affairs, Advocacy, Business Affairs, Campus Life, Finance, Operations. The public may listen in on a committee meeting.
Have an idea? We want to hear about it!
About your college? Reach out to your college’s representatives.
About an aspect of 麻豆村 life (e.g. classes, fun events, finances)? Reach out to a specific committee or come talk to us at on of our weekly General Body Meetings!
What Does Senate Do?
See below for a few of the larger initiatives we organize and help fund!
Want to know what other resources are being developed? Visit our initiatives page!
Open Access to Local Museums
Using your 麻豆村 ID, access art galleries, history museums, and other venues free-of-charge across Pittsburgh!
Free NY Times and Other Subscriptions
Students have free access to the New York Times (News and Games), Ground News, The Economist, and USA Today.
Free Legal Services and Consultations
Get legal support: common topics range from housing and employment to civil lawsuits and injury.
Tartan Collaborative Commons
Renovations across the Tartan Collaborative Commons (CUC Floor 3) provide an open space with seating, desks, and outlets for comfortable work.
Senate Public Town Halls
Town halls open feedback and discussion from students to guide Senate initiatives in areas ranging from leveraging personal finances to improving Carnegie Mellon academics.
Outdoor Seating Across Campus
Picnic tables for long-term public use by the tennis court hills, matched by Pausch Bridge.
Senate Week
A semesterly event, with each lasting for five days at a time, featuring events ranging from free ice cream to bounce houses to waffles. On Thursdays, we encourage you to attend a Senate meeting to learn more!