Clubs and Organizations on Campus
The 280-plus student organizations at Carnegie Mellon are overseen by the Committee on Student Organizations. Starting a new organization is relatively simple, and online applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Because there are so many organizations that students can become involved with, fall and winter activities fairs are hosted on the CFA lawn to introduce students to all of the student-run groups. The biggest events at CMU each year are arguably Bhangra in the Burgh, Lunar Gala, and Carnival. Mayur is CMU's largest South Asian organization, but not all students involved are South Asian! They host Bhangra in the Burgh, a large dance competition that invites the best bhangra teams from other Eastern schools. Lunar Gala is an annual fashion show that takes more than 100 students to produce. Carnival is also sponsored by the school's administration, but most aspects are run by students who are passionate about CMU's biggest tradition.