Summer Programs
The Office of Human Resources has created formal processes for CMU's department-run summer programs to ensure a consistent and fair experience for all participants, including employees and collaborating visitors. This includes:
- Checklists for program preparation, timelines, letter templates and resources for hiring
- Decision trees to assist with the collaborating visitor process and non-qualifying scholarship payments
Summer Scholars Programs
Programs include REUSE, RISS, SUAMI and others. For more information regarding specific programs, please contact your HR business partner.
- Summer Scholars Programs are offered June–August.
- Compensation for these programs is paid as a nonqualified scholarship.
- Those participating in the program are considered collaborating visitors rather than paid employees.
Resources
Offer Letter Templates
Please contact your HR business partner for templates:
- REUSE, RISS, SUAMI or SURF Intern
Summer Pre-College Programs
Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-College Programs mirror the undergraduate experience and cover a variety of academic areas. Instruction is provided by CMU faculty and staff.
Resources
Offer Letter Templates
Please contact your HR business partner for templates:
- Exempt Instructor
- Non-Exempt Instructor
- Instructor Extension
Nonqualifed Scholarships
- Definitions of Qualified and Nonqualified Scholarships/Fellowships
- Unpaid Intern Payment Process Map [pdf]
- Collaborating Visitor Payment Methods Map [pdf]
- Note: If a department decides to supplement the financial support provided to a collaborating visitor by their home institution, the individual may be deemed to be an employee of CMU for legal purposes (and NOT a collaborating visitor). The university will be required to follow all employment practices and processes and meet applicable legal, regulatory and policy standards.
- Accounts Payable Nonqualified Scholarship Payment Form [pdf]
- See the Finance Division's Accounts Payable and Taxation pages for more information.