Carnegie Mellon

University Center

http://cmu.edu/university-center

The University Center grew from the University’s continuing commitment to the enhancement of student life and campus spirit. At the University Center, you will encounter social, cultural and recreational opportunities that will expand and enrich you Carnegie Mellon experience.

Information Desk

University Center 103, [412] 268-2107
Hours: Daily, 8am-2am (hours vary during breaks)

If you want to know about upcoming campus events or have questions about Carnegie Mellon in general, call the Information Desk. The Information Desk not only provides information about campus events, but also sells bus tickets for the city buses, sells postage stamps, makes copies, sends faxes, distributes campus maps, operates a lost & found, recycles batters, has information brochures about Pittsburgh, and takes orders for tickets to cultural-district events.

Campus Eateries

The University Center contains many food-court style eateries giving students a variety of dining options. On the first floor you will find Entropy, a small convenience store, and Si Senor which serves a variety of Mexican cuisine. The second floor has eateries serving deli-style sandwiches, sushi, pizza, salads, and more. Skibo Coffeehouse and Schatz Dining Room, which features an all-you-can-eat buffet, are also located on the second floor.

Shopping At The University Center

Carnegie Mellon's retail stores are in the University Center. These include the Art Store, the Bookstore, a multi-level retail facility for art/engineering supplies and tools, books, clothing and memorabilia, the Computer Store, and Entropy, a convenience store.

Scheduling Office

[412] 268-1853

Responsible for reserving all University Center spaces (except racquetball and squash courts), the scheduling office can help you plan an event, no matter what the size. The University Center has a wide range of facilities: a 450-seat auditorium, a large ballroom, a large meeting room which seats 140 auditorium style, another large meeting room that can be divided into three smaller sections, three smaller conference rooms which seat 12-16 people, and a small meeting room which can seat 30 auditorium style.

To reserve rooms or find information online, visit: http://cmu.edu/university-center and click on SPACEQUEST on the left menu.

Recycling

The University Center, in keeping with Carnegie Mellon's Green Practices goal to "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle," has a recycling room located on the first floor next to Wright-Rogal Chapel. Plastics, Styrofoam, glass, aluminum cans, cardboard, compact discs, newspapers, office paper, and overhead transparencies can all be recycled here. Batteries, both single-use and rechargeable, can be dropped off at the University Center Information Desk.

The University Center Art Gallery

The University Center Art Gallery, located on the first floor near the Information Desk, is Carnegie Mellon's exhibition space for students and alumni. It not only showcases the talents of those within and around the Carnegie Mellon community, but also raises campus awareness of global, national, and local issues and special University celebrations. For further information or to submit a proposal for an exhibit, please contact the Student Development Office at [412] 268-9510.

Other Facilities & Amenities

• ATMs: PNC Bank and Citizen's Bank ATMs are present in the building.
• Art Gallery: Displays art from students, faculty, and outside artists.
• Career Center, [412] 268-2064: Provides career development programs and placement services for students and alumni.
• Catering Sales, [412] 268-2129: Ordering refreshments or full meals for your next event is easy with Carnegie Mellon catering.
• Conference Services, [412] 268-1125: Conference services can help you with your complete conference planning and coordination for hosting an event on campus.
• Parking Office, [412] 268-2052: Apply for a parking permit or pay a ticket.
• PNC Bank Branch, [412] 683-7200: A PNC Bank branch is as close as the lower level of the University Center. Open an account, deposit checks and money, use their electronic service center, or talk to their financial advisor, all in the UC.
• Post Office, [412] 268-2927: Student mailboxes, package pickup, stamps (including international), package mailing, etc.
• A Prayer Room: A prayer room for individual or group prayer.
• Printing & Publications/Copy Center, [412] 268-2970: Printing & Publications front offices and a copy center for your copying needs.
• Student Activities, [412] 268-8704: Supports and coordinates a variety of student programs such as Carnival, International Festival and others.
• Student Organization Offices: Student organizations such as the Tartan, SoHo, Scotch 'n' Soda, East End Tutors, Activities Board, and other groups share office space on the 3rd floor of the University Center.
• Wright-Rogal Chapel: An inter-denominational chapel for all faiths.

Recreational Facilities & Equipment Desk | [412] 268-1236

The first floor of the University Center features a gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, and badminton, as well as two racquetball courts, two convertible racquetball/squash courts, an eight-lane 25 yard swimming pool, and a diving pool. The second floor features the fitness and exercise rooms with a Cybex weight training circuit, stationary bikes, rowers, steppers, elliptical machines, ski machines and treadmills, as well as one squash court and an activity room for aerobics classes. For information call the Athletic Department info line at 8-2211 or access their website at cmu.edu/athletic.