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First Year Houses

These houses, in which only first year students live, place a strong emphasis on exposure to new ideas and new people as residents become oriented to the Carnegie Mellon community. Students in these houses are strongly encouraged to take an active role in the development of their house community, its traditions, and its culture through avenues such as House Councils, the Emerging Leaders program, and a variety of service-learning opportunities. The traditional residence hall layout of these buildings offers significant interaction between residents for maximum learning and social opportunities.

Hamerschlag House

With an emphasis on meaningful interpersonal connections and diverse programming, Hamerschlag House (affectionately called Schlag) is an all-male, first-year community with active RAs. To create greater interaction and innovation in programming, each RA participates in two overlapping teams that focus on unique programmatic areas: leadership, personal, and professional development; social and cultural awareness; community engagement; personal and academic wellness. Residents of Hamerschlag typically enjoy a high level of camaraderie, enhanced by intramural sports, service events, and House Council initiatives, such as Schlagmare and SausageFest.

Morewood E-Tower

Living in single-gendered communities by floor, students here are encouraged to try new experiences and broaden their horizons by sharing with others. Whether involvement is within the House community, on campus, or in the local community, residents of Morewood E-Tower are known for their genuine relationships with others, cultivated through house traditions such as the annual Thanksgiving Dinner celebration, E-Tower of Terror, the emphasis on community service, and booth building at Spring Carnival.   The small staff of 5 RAs, 1 CA and 1 Housefellow provides an opportunity for meaningful and effective relationships. RAs in E-Tower have 40 residents on their floor.

Scobell House

Scobell, formerly part of SCHWA, is an all-male building primarily for first-year students, which comprises a unique House. Traditionally, this house has taken an active role in the Hill residence halls through Hilloween, the annual SCHWA-BQ, the Blind Date Dinner, and regular multi-cultural pot-luck dinners. With its new status as an individual House, emphasis will be placed on creating new experiences for its residents and new traditions.

Donner House

Known around campus as "Big Blue", Donner House is the largest of the residence halls on The Hill side of campus. Donner residents are known for their active engagement with campus organizations and our strong sense of House pride. Donner residents are encouraged to explore new perspectives and challenge personal beliefs in this safe environment. With balance in their lives and respect for the community, Donner residents strive to become involved, resourceful and compassionate citizens. Notable House-focused activities for residents include painting the House mural, involvement in Hilloween and Hillfest, Turkey Bowl, Donner Yoga, and Donner Discussions. Most recently, Donner House was a focal point for the filming of "Smart People."

Stever House

Stever House is the first LEED silver-certified residence hall in the country and as such focuses many of its programs and experiences on promoting environmentally-friendly practices. Traditions in Stever House include the environmental book club, Mardi Gras Madness, and the Earth Day Celebration. In addition, Stever House the residential home to students in the Science and Humanities Scholars interdisciplinary program.