Professional development for you! Join the Student Success Team for our ongoing workshop series to build on your academic strengths and skills.
Spring 2025 Series Schedule
All events will be in the Student Success Hub, 217 Langley Hall, and last 45-60 minutes, unless otherwise noted. If an e-mail reminder about these events would be helpful to you, visit the University Events calendar and click the "I'm Interested" button for each session.
VIRTUAL: Unlocking Your Academic Success
Monday, January 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Come learn how to navigate the University of Pittsburgh campus and locate resources.
Presenters: Larissa Ciuca, Brian Williams, and Natasha Williams
Unlocking Your Academic Success
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Come learn how to navigate the University of Pittsburgh campus and locate resources.
Presenters: Larissa Ciuca, Brian Williams, and Natasha Williams
Completing your FASFA
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Come learn how to complete your FASFA application for the new school year. Representatives will be available to answer any questions. Bring laptop.
Presenter: Ashley Eppley
VIRTUAL: Career Center “Negotiation Skills”
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
Come learn how to negotiate your salary needs.
Presenter: Marie Newkirk
VIRTUAL: Financial Wellness Dept “Learn How to Budget"
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Come learn how to budget your accounts and save money.
Presenter: Janet McLaughlin
Global Experience & Funding Opportunities
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Are you interested in traveling abroad? Are you unsure of how to fund your experience? Come learn how to apply for scholarships and possible locations to visit.
Presenter: Oksana Stalczynski
VIRTUAL: Networking and Mentorship
Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Pitt Commons is a networking and mentorship platform designed exclusively for Pitt students, alumni, faculty, and staff to foster meaningful connections. By creating a profile, users can explore the community and engage with others based on shared academic interests, career goals, or unique passions.
Presenter: Melissa Kelly
VIRTUAL: How To Create a Research Question
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Have you ever struggled to create a really good research question for class papers, presentations, or research projects? We have all been there. This workshop will take you through the steps of formulating a research question for each project you may be thinking of—the first step is always trying to figure out just what to find out, and that is what a good research question can do!
Presenter: Dr. Carl Sell
VIRTUAL: Cover Letter and Resume
Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Come learn how to draft a Cover Letter and Resume for a potential job or an internship.
Presenter: Natasha Williams
VIRTUAL: Interviewing Skills
Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Come learn how to Interview with confidence. Ask potential employers the correct follow-up questions.
Presenter: Natasha Williams
Learn about ME3 Career Assessment
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Some students know exactly what they want to study, some may want to explore other programs that align more with their interests, skills, and career aspirations, and others may not be sure where to start—all are possible here at Pitt! The me3 Career Assessment serves as one of Pitt's career and degree exploration tools.
In this workshop, we'll walk you through the me3® assessment and breakdown your results, which will include your RAISEC code, as well as career descriptions, career outlooks, and more! Be sure to bring your phone and/or laptop to complete the assessment.
Presenter: Kaylee Burns
Learn about Nationality Room Scholarships
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Are you interested in studying abroad? If you are unsure of scholarship opportunities, come learn about the Nationality Room Scholarship opportunities.
Presenter: Katya Kovaleva
Prevention at Pitt | Sexual Misconduct Prevention
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Presenter: Carrie Benson
Academic Exploration
Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
If you are questioning which major to choose, considering changing your major or adding a credential, or looking for ways to maximize your courses, you can explore other opportunities such as minors, certificates, and distinctions in this session
Presenter: Larissa Ciuca and Natasha Williams
On Demand Workshops
- Canvas Overview and Walk-Through
- Professional and Effective Communication
- Study Strategies and Self-Regulated Learning
- Note-Taking Strategies
- Using Faculty Office Hours
- Let Sleep Restructure Your Knowledge
- Succeed at Pitt
- Psychological Safety
Questions?
Email us at studentsuccess@pitt.edu.
