Housing
Does CMU have on-campus housing for graduate students?
CMU does not currently offer on-campus housing to Graduate Students. If this is something you would like to see CMU provide in the future, share your story with GSA so we can better advocate for services that directly affect our community.
How do I find an off-campus apartment?
We suggest starting out by reading our Graduate Student Housing Handbook. For specific options, check out the listings on the CMU Off Campus Housing website. For more expansive lists, you can use online apartment rental search services (such as Apartments.com, Zillow, Redfin, or many others). For anywhere you find your apartment, be sure to know your rights before you sign a lease. You can find more information about how to safely rent an apartment in Pittsburgh HERE.
I am looking for a flatmate/roommate, can CMU help me find one?
Go to the CMU Off-Campus Website and click on "Roommates". You may need to make an account to use this page (not just your AndrewID login). Other options may include going through your department and/or using social media (such as Facebook Groups).
I am having issues with my landlord. Is there anywhere I can go to get help?
Be sure to educate yourself on your rights as a renter. Additionally, your student activities fee helps CMU offer free legal consultations on all civil complaints (including housing/landlord issues).
I am concerned about my mail/packages getting stolen before I can get home to take it inside. Can CMU help with this?
Yes. CMU has Postal Services on the Lower Level of the Cohon University Center. There you can send outgoing mail and rent a mailbox to recieve mail and packages on campus as well. There is a fee to rent a postbox for a semester/year. Get more info HERE.