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.
November
How to Apply to Grad School
Tuesday, November 12
Noon-1 p.m.
William Pitt Union, Dining Room B
Register for the November 12 event.
Speakers:
- Lesha Greene, Director of National Scholarships and Post- Graduate Success
- Peter Levins, National Fellowships Advisor
- Joshua Cannon, National Fellowships Advisor
December
International Student Workshop
Wednesday, December 4
7:30 a.m.
Virtual workshop
Register for the December 4 event.
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!
January 2025
Financial Wellness: Setting Financial Priorities
Tuesday, January 14
Noon-1 p.m.
Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.-noon
This will be a hybrid event.
Register for Financial Wellness workshop.
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.
Up Next
February 2025: Graduate Housing
March 2025: Financial Aid: Funding Grad School
April 2025: Panel with Current Grad Students
Check back for additional event updates.