At the University of Pittsburgh, advising and mentoring are integral to the University’s educational mission as we “aim to prepare you for a life of impact through educational experiences tailored to your specific goals and needs.” As such, we advocate collaborative and holistic advising interactions.
Not sure on who to contact or where to start? The Student Success Hub in 217 Langley Hall is a great place to begin your search. You can do so by visiting in person or by reaching out anytime at studentsuccess@pitt.edu.
Each undergraduate college and school at the Pittsburgh campus has advisors who actively engage with students.
First-Year Admitting Schools and Colleges
- Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Contacts Dietrich of Arts and Sciences School Advising Center
412-624-6444Orientation Information Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences New Student Advising Advising Information Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Advising Center Staff
Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Department and Program Advisors- School of Business
Contacts Chris Meaner, Director of Student Success Orientation Information Advising Information Pitt Business Advising - Swanson School of Engineering
Contacts Jill Harvey, Director of First Year Advising Orientation Information Swanson School of Engineering Online Orientation Advising Information Swanson School of Engineering Advising - School of Computing and Information
Contacts School of Computing and Information Advising Center Orientation Information School of Computing and Information Orientation Advising Information School of Computing and Information Advising Center
SCIAdvising@pitt.edu- School of Nursing
Contacts School of Nursing Student Affairs Office
SAO50@pitt.eduOrientation Information School of Nursing Student Affairs Office
SAO50@pitt.eduAdvising Information School of Nursing Student Advising - School of Public Health
Contacts Adrian Gonzales, Director of Undergraduate Advising
Emily Snyder, Academic Advisor
Kristin Amos-Anbanyie, Academic Advisor
Lauren Smith-Lemesh, Academic AdvisorOrientation Information School of Public Health Student Orientation Advising Information School of Public Health Advising and Mentoring
Upper Division Schools and Colleges
- College of General Studies
Contacts College of General Studies Advising Center Advising Information College of General Studies Academic Advising - School of Education
Contacts Applied Developmental Psychology, Bridget Lee
Exercise Science, Elizabeth Nagle
Undergraduate Teacher Education, Sheila ConwayAdvising Information School of Education Academic Advising - School of Social Work
Contacts Advising Information Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Academic Advising
Master of Social Work Academic Advising- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Contacts Tiwanda Taylor, Director of Advising and Student Success
412-383-6637Advising Information School of Health and Rehab Sciences Advisors - School of Pharmacy
Contacts Marcia Borrelli, Director of Student Services
Colleen Culley, Associate ProfessorAdvising Information Prepharmacy Advising Virtual appointments are available through Pathways Navigate. - School of Dental Medicine
Contacts Kelly Wagner, Director Advising Information
Regional Campus Advising Contacts
- Pitt Greensburg
Contact Beth Tiedemann, Director of Advising and Registrar
724-836-9940Orientation Information Pitt Greensburg Orientation Advising Information Pitt Greensburg Academic Advising - Pitt Johnstown
Contact Pitt Johnstown Academic Success Center Advising Information Pitt Johnstown Academic Advising - Pitt Bradford
Contact Pamela Thompson Advising Information Pitt Bradford Academic Advising Center
Additional Advising Support Units
- Pre-Health Resource Center
Contact Pre-Health Resource Center
412-648-4521Advising Information Pre-Health Student Advising - David C. Frederick Honors College
Contact Dave Hornyak, Associate Dean
Liz Adams, Director of Advising and Student SuccessAdvising Information Honors College Personalized Advising - University Center for International Studies
Contact Elaine Linn, Global Studies Advisor Advising Information Global Studies Center
International Academic Advisors- TRIO Student Support Services
Contact Michele M. Lagnese, Director
412-624-5874Advising Information TRIO SSS Individual Advising Meetings - Career Center
Contact Pitt Career Center
412-383-4473Advising Information Pitt Career Advising Information - Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes
Contact Mike Farabaugh
412-648-7870Advising Information Academic Support Services for Student Athletes