Community
CMU is a small campus in which you get to know faculty, staff, and fellow students. We encourage and expect our students to contribute to class discussions and participate in community activities. We invite you to embrace the mission of CMU: leading lives of service, leadership, and mission in church and society.
When you engage in community, you are more likely to succeed academically.
Who Can Help
- Student Leadership – There are a number of student leaders that support international students in their first few weeks of university.
- International Student Council (ISC) – The International Student Council works to raise awareness of the presence of international students on campus, provides a voice for international students and strives to address the issues that this community faces during their time at CMU. International Student Council leaders assist in planning orientation and providing programming and events on campus throughout the year that support the mission of the International Student Council.
- International Student Mentors (ISMs) – International student mentors are assigned to each new international student when they arrive for orientation. These student leaders assist new students in navigating the various items associated with beginning university and moving to Canada.
- Resident Assistants (RAs) – RAs are student leaders who facilitate the social, academic, and personal adjustment of residential students to University. The RA helps to develop a sense of community among residents as members of a floor and active participants in the residence life system. The RAs are the go-to people for any questions or concerns for residential students.
- Commuter Assistants (CAs) – CAs meet on a regular basis to discuss issues and concerns that relate to the commuter students of CMU. They are committed to creating opportunities through which commuters are able to gather together and interact with other students, staff, and faculty within the CMU community. The CAs also work to serve the commuter student population through advocacy, orientation to the CMU campus, and general assistance. Meetings are chaired by the Coordinator of Commuter Programs.
- Coordinator of International Student Programs – oversees orientation and programs for international students; one of the main points of contact for international students during their time at CMU.
- Residence Director – oversees all residence programs and housing at CMU; available to help with any questions related to on-campus housing.
Resources for Success
CMU offers support in a number of areas to help students succeed:
- Academic Resources – There are volunteer tutors available and a peer tutor program (PAL) to help students succeed academically.
- Course and Program Selection – There is academic advising available for all students from staff and faculty. There is also a career counsellor available.
- Finances – The Financial and Student Services Advisor is available to help students finance their education.
- International Student Services – International Student Council, International Student Mentors, and the Coordinator of International Students are available to help students.
- Counselling – CMU has trained counsellors available to talk with students at no cost to students.
Get Involved
CMU is a vibrant university characterized by academic rigour, faith integration, community character, and a world citizenship focus. Getting involved in the CMU community is important for your academic success as well as for your social, physical, and mental well-being. Here are some ways to get involved:
- Athletics – CMU has women and men's varsity teams in soccer, basketball, volleyball, and futsal. We also have a fitness room available to all students.
- Spiritual Life – Nourish your faith and spiritual life by participating in chapels, fellowship groups, Wednesday night worship, community gatherings, and/or visiting the prayer room.
- Volunteer Opportunities – Get involved in student leadership in one of the following ways: Student Council, student newspaper (DOXA), yearbook, sports and recreation, social activities, volunteer tutoring, fellowship groups, and social justice initiatives.
- On-campus Employment – CMU maintains and offers a large number of diverse student employment positions, available both during the school year and through the summer.
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