Upcoming Events
Financial Education for Graduate Students
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
5-6 p.m.
Location provided upon registration
Our financial health has a major impact on our overall wellness. Between classes, research, and our many obligations, our finances sometimes take the backseat. Join Pitt’s Financial Wellness Center to discuss the knowledge and strategies to improve our personal finances.
Register to attend the workshop
Graduate Workshop Series
Visit Graduate Workshop Series, for more information on the monthly sessions in this new program.
Graduate Student Fellowship Writing Workshop Series
Over three sessions this fall, graduate students can learn more about fellowship and scholarship opportunities, as well as how to write competitive applications for them.
Recent Events
Fall 2024
Graduate Recruitment Fair
Friday, September 13, 2024
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Gallagher Plaza, outside the William Pitt Union
Please join us on Friday, September 13 for our Graduate Recruitment Fair.
This event is an opportunity for you to learn more about the graduate programs that are offered right here on Pitt’s campus!
In addition, learn more about our Pitt2Pitt programs and how you can receive up to a $7,500 tuition scholarship per year when you enroll in a participating Pitt graduate or professional program.
The first 200 participants to arrive will receive Pitt swag!
View and download the Participants Map to see participating schools and programs.
Spring 2024
| Event | Date and Time | Location | More Information |
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| Graduate Students of Color Dinner | Wednesday, January 31 6-7:30 p.m. |
Connolly Ballroom, Alumni Hall |
Invitation Only |
| Assessment & Teaching Conference | Friday, February 2 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. |
Connolly Ballroom, Alumni Hall |
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| Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition: Speaking to Non-specialists Workshop 1 of 2 |
Wednesday, February 7 Noon–1 p.m. |
Virtual (Zoom) | |
| Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition: Speaking to Non-specialists Workshop 2 of 2 |
Tuesday, February 13 Noon–1 p.m. |
Virtual (Zoom) | |
| Mentoring and Advising Summit | Friday, March 8 9 a.m.–5 p.m. |
Virtual (Accelevents) | Learn more about the summit |
| Graduate Students of Color Dinner | Monday, March 18 6–7:30 p.m. |
Duquesne University | Invitation Only |
| Provost Award for Excellence Doctoral Mentoring | Wednesday, March 20 3–5 p.m. |
Posvar Suites | Invitation Only |
| Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week |
April 1–April 5 | Read about the national GPSAW initiative | |
| Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Part of Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and University Library System with support from the University Center for Teaching and Learning |
Monday, April 1 Noon–1:30 p.m. |
Hillman Library, Room 340 |
Learn more about the 3MT Competition |
| Graduate Honors Convocation Part of Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week |
Tuesday, April 2 5–6:30 p.m. |
Connolly Ballroom, Alumni Hall |
Invitation Only |
| International Student Housing Panel | Monday, April 8 10 a.m.–Noon |
Virtual (Zoom) | |
| Graduate Global Ties - Mentor/Mentee Meet Up & Mentor Appreciation | Wednesday, April 9 5-6:30 p.m. |
Connolly Ballroom, Alumni Hall |
Invitation Only |
| International Student Celebration Day | Saturday, April 12 5–8 p.m. |
William Pitt Union, O’Hara Room |
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| Off-Campus Housing Panel Co-Sponsored by the Office of Off-Campus Housing |
Monday, April 22 6:30–7:30 p.m. |
Virtual (Zoom) | Additional panels will be hosted in Summer 2024 |
| Virtual Roommate Meet and Greet Co-Sponsored by the Office of Off-Campus Housing |
Monday, April 29 6–7:30 p.m. |
Virtual (Zoom) |
Summer 2023
Graduate Student Off-Campus Housing Panel
Monday, May 22, 2023, Noon ET, Online via Zoom
Find the information presented in this session at Living in Pittsburgh.
Looking for off-campus housing options in Pittsburgh?
Before choosing where to live, there are many things students should consider: costs, leases, amenities, safety, location, etc. The purpose of this panel is to provide an overview of information, tips, Pitt resources, and student perspectives to make your housing search easier.
Things this panel will cover:
- Where to find legitimate off campus housing listings
- How to find roommates through the College Pads online portal
- Important things to consider before signing a lease
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit: using bus passes to your advantage
- How to estimate costs
Panelists:
- Raj Shah, Graduate International Student and Graduate Global Ties Mentor
- Sarah Malone, Graduate and Professional Student Government Executive Assistant
- Trisha Margiotti, Property Manager Liaison – Office Campus Living, Division of Student Affairs
- Mike Barker, Leasing Coordinator, Auxiliary Services
- Spring 2023
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Book Club for First-Generation Graduate and Professional Students
Note: Participants are asked to attend all three meetings.
Featured Book: A Field Guide to Grad School: Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum by Jessica McCrory Calarco- February 2 (via Zoom) / March 2 (via Zoom) / April 6 (in person) / Noon-1 p.m.
This practical guide by Jessica McCrory Calarco walks you through the secret knowledge and skills that are essential for navigating every critical stage of graduate and professional school. From choosing the right advisor to getting funding for your work, this guide uncovers part of a hidden curriculum of invaluable advice and tips for success that students typically learn by happenstance.
Books will be provided. Space is limited.
Students of Color Dinners
Co-Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University and Duquesne University- Wednesday, February 8, at University of Pittsburgh
- April 24, at Duquesne University
Graduate Programs and Career Paths in the Social Sciences: The Perspectives of Black Faculty
Tuesday, February 28
4-5pm EST via ZoomCurious about graduate programs and careers in the arts and social sciences?
During this virtual panel session, faculty members will share insights into their own career paths and the graduate and professional programs the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences offers.
Featuring:
- Dr. Felix Germain, Department of Africana Studies, Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences
- Dr. Aaron Johnson, Department of Music, Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences
- Dr. Shaun Myers, Department of English, Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences
- Lesha Greene, David C. Frederick Honors College (Moderator)
- Fall 2022
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Students of Color Dinners
Co-Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University and Duquesne UniversityWednesday, November 16, 2022, at Carnegie Mellon University
Graduate Programs and Career Paths in STEM: The Perspectives of Black Faculty
Monday, November 14
6-7 p.m. EST
via ZoomCurious about graduate programs and careers in science, technology, engineering, math, or medicine?
During this virtual panel session, faculty members will share insights into their own career paths and the graduate and professional programs their schools offer.
Featuring:
- Dr. Laurel Roberts, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Medicine
- Dr. Robert Binder, Department of Immunology, School of Medicine
- Dr. Sylvanus Wosu, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Swanson School of Engineering
- Lesha Greene, University Honors College (Moderator)
Graduate Global Ties - Mentee and Peer Mentor Meet-up
Tuesday, September 6 - Fall 2021 - Extended Orientation Resource Fairs
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Each resource fair features speakers who give a brief overview of their University office and the support and services they offer to graduate and professional students. The last 15 minutes of each event was reserved for a question-and-answer period. Each session focuses on a particular theme.
- September 8: Academic Support - Access event recordings and slide decks under Recent Events
- September 15: Professional Development - Access event recordings and slide decks under Recent Events
- September 22: Student Life - Access event recordings and slide decks under Recent Events
- September 29: Healthy U Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This event took place on campus at the William Pitt Union lawn
View the session recording and view the slide decks for each area's presentation: