From day one as a CMU-SV student, you’ll find opportunities to explore career paths, grow as a leader, build community, and access the resources you need to thrive. Below are just a few things you can look forward to.
Career support
Our CMU-SV Career Services team is supportive, personalized, and always adapting to what the job market is looking for in top applicants. Here’s what you can expect:
- 1:1 Career coaching
Personalized support for internships, job search strategy, resumes, and offers. We also work closely with your academic department to ensure your career guidance is aligned with your program and goals
- Skill-building workshops
Targeted sessions on interviews, networking, job search tactics, and career prep - Networking with alumni and industry pros
Frequent events and workshops that connect you with CMU-SV alumni and professionals working in relevant fields - Tech treks
Trips to top Silicon Valley employers like Google, Meta, Airbnb, and Adobe, offering a behind-the-scenes look at workplace culture and what hiring teams are looking for - Peer career consultants
Fellow students, trained and supported by our career services team, who offer peer-led interview prep
Want the full picture? Visit our career services pages for more details on the support and resources available to current students.
Student leadership at CMU-SV
At CMU-SV, students bring bold ideas and fresh perspectives. Many are eager to contribute to the student community in meaningful ways.
Leadership Pathways is our way of empowering students to lead, create, and make an impact across the campus. Supported by the Student Affairs team, this program gives you the tools and guidance to bring your ideas to life.
Through Leadership Pathways, you can:
- Host events or workshops that bring exciting and relevant ideas to campus, like an AI hackathon or a fireside chat with industry experts.
- Organize shared-interest groups that build community, such as a hiking trip, chess group, or casual pickleball meetup.
- Launch student-led projects that solve real challenges and create lasting impact on campus.
You can also join Student Impact Advisory, where students work alongside Student Affairs to shape campus projects, share ideas, and build leadership skills. Past projects include using design thinking to launch a new campus food program based directly on student input. Meetings are open to all students and happen a few times each semester.
There are leadership opportunities within each academic department as well. Your program team will share more about those once the semester begins.
Curious about how you might get involved? Check out our student leadership page to further explore how current students are making an impact on campus.
Campus life and community engagement
Things move fast at CMU-SV, but it’s not all work and no play. We’re big on finding time to recharge, have fun, and build a campus community that feels like home.
Here’s a glimpse at what student life looks like on campus:
- Signature events
Celebrate with the whole campus through seasonal traditions, cultural festivals, and end-of-semester parties. These gatherings are always filled with good food, great energy, and a few friendly competitions. (ex: CMU-SV Carnival, Lunar New Year, Holi, Halloween and more!) - Everyday fun
We know grad school is intense, and taking a break matters. That’s why we create regular opportunities for students to relax, recharge, and connect. Join in on meditation, board games, ping pong, karaoke, pickleball, or just hang out with friends. We also host healthy snack days so you can refuel with something tasty between classes. - The Fun Squad
Want to help shape campus life and bring your event ideas to life? The Fun Squad is a team of student leaders who work with the Student Affairs team to plan events and keep the student voice front and center. Applications open after your first semester, and yes, it is as fun as it sounds!
Visit our student life pages to see how current students build community, recharge, and make the most of their time at CMU-SV
Student services and resources
CMU-SV and CMU’s Pittsburgh campus offer a range of resources to help you stay healthy, supported, and connected. Some of this info lives on our current students pages, but here’s a quick look at what will be available to you as a CMU Silicon Valley student:
- Campus technology
- Campus resources
- CMU-SV public transportation passes
- Food resources on and near campus
- Student health & wellness services
- Support for international students
- Accommodations & disability resources
- Library access at CMU-SV
Explore the student resources and support pages to learn more about the tools, services, and people available to help current students navigate life at CMU-SV and beyond.
Where to go from here
Explore the following pages when you're ready. Each page is designed to help you start strong and feel more at home before you even arrive on campus.