You're about to write the most important proposal of your life. Here's everything Carnegie Mellon gives you to make it happen — research databases that cost thousands, writing tools the pros use, and support when the stress hits.
Free access to hundreds of licensed research databases and eResources including JSTOR, Web of Science, ProQuest, and IEEE. Available to current CMU affiliates with an Andrew ID login.
eResources accessed with Andrew ID; off-campus access via library proxy.
Free unlimited access to thousands of top-rated IT, computing, technology, and business ebooks and learning content for all CMU students, faculty, and staff.
Formerly Safari Books Online. Limited concurrent access; log off after use. Standalone retails ~$499/year.
Free service to request books, articles, chapters, and theses CMU does not own from other institutions, via single sign-on.
EZBorrow books typically arrive in 3–5 business days; ILLiad turnaround varies.
Free one-on-one consultations and workshops for R, Python, and data-science tools, plus access to learning platforms like Dataquest and Sage Campus.
Book in-person or virtual appointments; some platforms require registering with a CMU email.
Free platform for CMU researchers to deposit and openly publish datasets, papers, and theses, each receiving a DOI and long-term open access.
Built on Figshare for Institutions; deposit with Andrew credentials, anyone can access published items.
Free public access to over 350,000 digitized documents and images from CMU's archives and special collections, including the Posner Collection and Andrew Carnegie Collections.
Freely browsable online.
Free, confidential short-term individual and group therapy, psychiatric care, and crisis support for enrolled Pittsburgh-campus students.
No additional cost to enrolled students. In the Highmark Center; same-day urgent and 24/7 on-call options. Call 412-268-2922.
Free, informal drop-in consultations with a CaPS counselor — no appointment needed — for quick support or guidance to campus resources.
First-come, first-served; about 20–25 minutes. Not a substitute for ongoing therapy.
Free 24/7 virtual mental and physical health support, including on-demand TalkNow emotional support, up to 12 scheduled counseling sessions a year, and health coaching.
No cost to enrolled US-based students; register at timelycare.com/CMU with an andrew.cmu.edu email.