Considering graduate school? Graduate and Professional Recruitment is offering free workshops to assist prospective graduate and professional students. These workshops cover essential topics such as choosing the right program, the application process, graduate housing, and financing your education.
The workshops are offered in a hybrid format and participants can attend in-person or via Zoom. Lunch will be served during the workshop for the in-person attendees. If you require any accommodation to participate in the workshop, please contact LaToya Walters one week before the event.
Any questions regarding the workshop series can be directed to LaToya Walters, MEd, Associate Director of Graduate and Professional Recruitment, latoya.walters@pitt.edu.
Note: You can find recordings of recent workshops below under "Recent Events and Recordings."
Upcoming Events
March 2025
Financial Aid: Funding Grad School
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Noon-1 p.m.
This will be a hybrid event. The in-person location is the William Pitt Union Dining Room A.
Register for the Financial Aid workshop.
Are you looking for ways to fund your graduate education?
The University of Pittsburgh Office of Financial Aid is hosting a workshop to help you understand the financial aid process and explore the various financial aid programs available for graduate students.
In this session, they will provide an overview of:
- The financial aid process
- Types of financial aid programs for graduate students
- How to apply for aid and what options are available to you
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about how to make your graduate school education more affordable. We look forward to helping you navigate your options!
Presenters:
- Thomas Damski, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
- Elaine Otano, Financial Aid Counselor
April 2025
Panel with Current Grad Students
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, and Thursday, April 17, 2025
Noon-1:30 p.m.
This will be a hybrid event.
Register for the Panel with Grad Students
Curious about what our graduate students have to say about their experiences?
Join us on April 15 and April 17 for a unique opportunity to hear directly from our graduate students!
The University of Pittsburgh has 14 graduate and professional schools, and we've invited a student from each to participate in our student panel. The following identifies which schools are featured on each day.
Tuesday, April 15
In-person location: William Pitt Union, Dining Room A
Hear from students in our Social Sciences and Humanities programs, including representatives from the following schools:
- Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences
- Katz Graduate School of Business
- School of Education
- School of Law
- Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
- School of Social Work
Thursday, April 17
In-person location: William Pitt Union, Kurtzman Room
Hear from students in our STEM and Health Sciences programs, with panelists from:
- School of Computing and Information
- School of Dental Medicine
- Swanson School of Engineering
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- School of Medicine (MD and GRAD)
- School of Nursing
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Public Health
Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to hear firsthand about life as a graduate student at Pitt!
Postponed
Financial Wellness: Setting Financial Priorities
Our financial well-being 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 financial wellness strategies amid competing priorities.
Check back for additional event details.
Recent Events and Recordings
Graduate Housing
Tuesday, February 11
Noon-1 p.m.
Virtual Event
Whether you're a current, newly admitted, or prospective student, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to discover the valuable housing resources available to graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh. Join us for a session where you'll learn more about the support and services offered to help you succeed in your academic journey.
This workshop will be hosted by the Off-Campus Student Services Office for the University of Pittsburgh. Committed to ensuring that students are knowledgeable renters, its mission is to provide students with the information and tools needed to successfully reside in off-campus accommodations.
The Off-Campus Student Services Office helps find housing and roommates, resources to safely live off-campus, and the support you'll need to be a responsible neighbor—from renter's guides to apartment listings to useful tips, they are at your service.
Watch a recording of the Feb. 11 Housing Workshop
Materials shared during session:
- On-campus Housing: University Owned Apartments, Off-Campus Student Services, University of Pittsburgh
- Off-campus Housing Webinar Presentation Slides
How to Apply to Grad School
Presented Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Watch a recording of the Nov. 12 workshop
Speakers:
- Lesha Greene, Director of National Scholarships and Post- Graduate Success
- Peter Levins, National Fellowships Advisor
- Joshua Cannon, National Fellowships Advisor
International Student Workshop
Presented Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Watch a recording of the Dec. 4 workshop
Supplemental Materials:
- Handout: International Graduate Financial Information 2024-2025 (PDF)
- Presentation Slides: International Student Workshop (PDF)
This workshop will be hosted by the Office of International Studies (OIS). The Office of International Services (OIS) is the University’s immigration specialist, serving all campuses and the 6,000 international students, scholars, staff, and faculty who call Pitt their academic home. OIS's chief job is to make sure that immigration issues are handled smoothly, quickly and correctly.
International students are encouraged to attend this virtual workshop to learn more about the application process for international students applying to our graduate schools!