Prospective Student Visits
The School of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University welcomes prospective students for our undergraduate and graduate programs 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 encourage prospective students and families to connect with our community through 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. In addition to remote offerings, the university offers registration for campus visits including on-campus information sessions and campus tours, as well as an Outdoor Campus Walking Route.
Tours
The School of Architecture Tour provides the opportunity to observe student and faculty collaboration as you visit the architecture design studios, Shop, and Digital Fabrication (dFAB) lab.
In-person tours for the Fall semester begin in mid-September and conclude on November 24th. Winter visitation is limited to the week of February 16-20th with spring tours beginning in mid-March and continuing through May.
To ensure a pleasant experience for everyone, we kindly ask that all visitors who wish to explore our student spaces join the School of Architecture Tour. When visiting the studios, please make sure you are accompanied by a school staff or faculty member as part of a scheduled tour.
Undergraduate Program Info Sessions
On select Wednesdays in this Fall semester, the School of Architecture offers information sessions for undergraduate admitted students in a live, remote webinar format (via Zoom) with Q&A to engage with our students and faculty. Register for one of our upcoming webinar sessions:
Wednesday, October 1 at 8:00pm ET
Wednesday, October 22 at 8:00pm ET
Wednesday, November 12 at 8:00pm ET
Architecture will also host a weekend in-person group discussion and tour as part of Carnegie Mellon's Turn Tartan Preview Open House on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Visit the Office of Admission website for more information and to register for this event.
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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