Undergraduate
Studies
Advising Announcements for Communication Majors:
SIGN-UP SHEETS FOR GROUP REGISTRATION
FOR FALL 2007 CLASSES
WERE POSTED ON
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007.
Prospective Majors: You will need to pass all three intro courses (COMMRC 0300, 0310, and 0320)
with a C or better before you apply to become a major. To apply, please
see your Arts & Sciences advisor or go to the CAS Dean's Office at
140 Thackeray.
Jennifer and Eric Spiegel Essay Competition: Win $250 towards purchase of books for your 500-1000 word communication essay. The purpose of the award is to encourage and foster scholarship in the department. Deadline for submission and more information available. Contact john Gareis for more information at 412-624-1138 or gareis@pitt.edu.
Communication Internship Help: Information on finding and qualifying for an internship is available on our Internship and Resource webpages.
Spring Courses: You can look up course times and availability for Spring courses at My.Pitt.Edu. Log in, then click on "Communities" on the top-bar.Add-Drop Procedures: Once you have been registered, and you have accessed your schedule online, you can acquire an Add-Drop form from:
1. CAS Advising Office, 252 Thackeray Hall, or
2. Communication Dept. Main Office, 1117 CL
Fill out your Add-Drop form and take it to the Registration Office on the Ground Floor of Thackeray Hall. You now need a Communication Advisor's signature to Add-Drop.
Announcing the Winners of the 2006 Oratory Competition Congratulations to the winners and all the participants!
Career Help for Communication (and other) majors can be found at Pitt's Career Services. Visit 224 WPU, or call 412-648-7130.
Do you want to work in film or television? The student organization, Pitt in Hollywood is for you. Visit www.pittinhollywood.org for more information.
"The Agora" and other Speakers Series: The Communication Department sponsors talks during the Fall and Spring terms. Check out the next Agora here
Oratory Contest: The 10th Annual Undergraduate Oratory Competition
will be sponsored by the Department of Communication and Arts and
Sciences Undergraduate Studies this the Spring. Get ready to enter your
speech or presentation. Call 412-624-1138.
Seniors Who Wish to Graduate in April Must Apply Now.
The deadline was November 17th, so a late fee will be assessed after
that date. Print out your online schedule and take it to the CAS Dean's
Office in Thackeray to fill out an application.
Director of Undergraduate Advising:
John Gareis
1122 Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 624-1138 (office)
e-mail: gareis@pitt.edu
Open Communication Advising Hours, Spring 2007, Room 1122:
The Advising Office is 1122 Cathedral of Learning (eleventh floor). You can call
(412) 62
4-1138 to talk to, or to leave a message for John Gareis. You can also email Dr. Gareis at:
gareis@pitt.edu
You do NOT need an appointment to stop by the Advising Office 1122 CL during the regular above hours. You can call (412) 624-6567 to verify advising hours for the week you wish to visit.
.
