Direct Students to Support Services

Faculty are often among the first to notice when students are experiencing problems and sometimes those are problems we are not able, or qualified, to help them with. To find out more about your role in helping students in need, we've provided links to a number of resources the university provides.

To see sample text that you can include on your syllabi, see our syllabus checklist page on campus resources.

Counseling Resources for Students

Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS), 412-268-2922, provides support for students in need of help and advice for faculty if you find you have a situation you are unsure how to handle.

Peer Health Advocates (PHAs) are students supporting other students in their own health and wellness goals. PHAs can meet in one-on-one or group settings for casual conversations or interactive workshops around things like sleep, stress, substance use, relationships, sexual health, nutrition, etc.

Academic Support for Students

The Student Academic Success Center offers many services and resources to students in need of help.

• Academic Support
  • peer tutoring
  • supplemental instruction
  • academic counseling
  • walk-in and individual tutoring
  • information on:
    • note-taking
    • time-management
    • exam preparation
    • stress management
• International Faculty and Student Support
  • developing language skills
  • adjusting to the culture of the American classroom
• Communication Support

Resources for with Disabilities

Disability Services provides information on how Faculty and Staff can assist students with disabilities. By law, we are required to make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.

Resources for Students Experiencing Food Insecurity

The CMU Pantry provides free food to all undergraduate and graduate students.