• Notice of Intent to Retire and (Optional) Request for Faculty Emerit Status

  • This form is intended to be used by all CMU faculty who are planning to retire. Faculty completing the form will also have the opportunity to indicate whether they would like to be considered for Emerit status upon their retirement. 

    What is Emerit status?

    Emerit status is an honorific title conferred on retiring faculty who have had a distinguished faculty career at Carnegie Mellon and who meet the minimum years of service set forth in the policy.  Emeriti faculty may choose to engage to varying degrees in academic, service and social activities based on their individual preferences. Emerit status is reviewed and confirmed by the faculty's department head and dean and the university provost and president. 

    Who is eligible for Emerit status?

    Tenure track, teaching track and research track faculty who are at the rank of associate or above, and librarian/archivist faculty at the rank of senior or above, who have served as faculty for at least 5 years are eligible to request emerit status at the time of retirement.

     

    Considering a Phased Retirement or Monetary Incentive Retirement Agreement?

    Retirement Agreements are a separate process from Emerit status. Faculty interested in a Phased Retirement or Monetary Incentive should review the applicable retirement policies and submit the Retirement Agreement Election form. Participation in a Retirement Agreement is not required to request Emerit status, and requesting Emerit status does not initiate a Retirement Agreement.

     

    Related policies include:

    Policy on Emeriti Faculty
    Retirement Options for Tenured Faculty
    Policy to Provide Phased Retirement Option for Teaching Track Faculty
    Emeritus Policy

  • To ensure that we can communicate with you throughout the Emerit process, please enter your preferred email address. This can be different from your Andrew ID.

  • Primary Appointment College and Department Appointment*
  • Are you jointly appointed?*
  • Joint Appointment College and Department
  • Track and Rank*
  • What is your intended retirement date?*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Recommended Conversations

    There are many decisions to make throughout the retirement process. We strongly encourage you to discuss your options with the following at least 6-9 months in advance.

     

    Human Resources

    Human Resources can provide information on financial disbursements, medical benefits, cobra, and other considerations. 

     

    Unit or College Leadership

    Your department head or dean should be informed of your intent to retire. They can provide information on the various types of retirement options, the rights and opportunities of Emerit status, and more.

    Additionally, your department head and dean will be part of the approval path for Emerit status. 

     

    Retirement Agreements (Phased Retirement or Monetary Incentive)

    Faculty interested in a Phased Retirement or Monetary Incentive should speak with Human Resources and their department leadership early in the process. These programs require a separate Retirement Agreement and have specific timing, eligibility, and approval requirements. Requesting Emerit status through this form does not initiate the Retirement Agreement process. 

  • Type of Retirement
  • Have you notified your unit or college leadership of your intent to retire?*
  • Are you currently participating in, or do you intend to request, a formal retirement arrangement (e.g., a phased retirement or incentive agreement) prior to your final retirement date?

  • Emerit Status Eligibility

    • Are on the tenure, teaching, or research track at the rank of Associate or above, OR
    • Are Librarian/Archivist faculty at the rank of Senior or above; AND
    • Have at least five years of service as faculty at Carnegie Mellon.

     Policy on Emerit Faculty: https://www.cmu.edu/policies/faculty/emeritus-faculty.html

  • Do you wish to request Emerit Status
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