Carnegie Mellon University Student/Family Agreement
Student Name: ___________________________ Family Name(s): ___________________________
COMMUNICATION
We agree to talk ______ (number of times) per _______________________________________________________
We will communicate in the following ways:
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It is important to discuss the following things when we speak:
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When ________________________________ (student name) is stressed and needs help from a
parent/family member, he/she will do/say/ask the following: ____________________________________________
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During an emergency we will communicate in the following ways:_______________________________________
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An emergency is defined as: _______________________________________________________________________
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VISITS MONEY MATTERS & BUDGETING
We agree that the student should come home the We agree that the student will get money in the
following times: following ways:
______________________ ______________________ ____ Job ____ Monthly Allowance (amount $_______)
______________________ ______________________ ____ Financial Aid
And the parent/family member should visit the following Limitations for spending money are:
times: ______________________________________________
______________________ ______________________ ______________________________________________
______________________ ______________________ We will handle financial emergencies that require
Both student and parent/family member will money in the following ways:
give _________________________________________ ______________________________________________
amount of notice to the other person prior to visiting.
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A financial emergency could include:
_____________________________________________
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ACCESS TO ACADEMIC INFORMATION
The student will create a Guest User Account in My Plaid Student for the following individuals:
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They will have access to the following information (check all that apply):
Current Class List/Grades Ability to review Bursar Account/Pay Bills
GETTING INVOLVED
We agree that the student will investigate getting involved in the following things on campus:
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SAFETY
The student agrees to take the following steps to make themselves safer (check all that apply):
Use Safe Ride after dark
Avoid alcohol and drugs
Let someone know where I am going, who I am with and when I will return
Opt-in for CMU Alert
Use privacy/security settings on Social Media
Lock my room/apartment doors and windows
Buddy up with a friend when going out
Like CMU Police Department on Facebook
Be aware of the closest blue light phone on campus
Walk in groups at night
Have family sign up for CMU Alert
OTHER THINGS WE TALK ABOUT
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AGREEMENT – This is a living breathing document and can be changed at any time.
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Student Parent/Family
RESOURCES
Parent & Family Engagement: 412-268-2075 www.cmu.edu/parents/
Counseling & Psych Services (CaPS): 412-268-2922 www.cmu.edu/counseling/
