Why Pitt?

Your student may know all the reasons they want to attend Pitt - an outstanding academic reputation, nationally ranked athletic teams, and plenty of activities on and off campus - but you as a parent may have additional questions and concerns.

Visit the link above to get started with your students' application and learn all the important dates and deadline for admission, scholarship, and financial aid consideration.

Parents' FAQ - Our student tour guides, the Pitt Pathfinders, respond to the questions they receive from parents during tours.

Parent Perspectives on the University of Pittsburgh

"We like the diversity the campus has to offer also. It's a great opportunity to interact with so many different people. The University also offers a wide range of degrees and career opportunities."
-Connie and Mike Kocis

"We have been very pleased with the University of Pittsburgh. Our group visit and tour with the Pathfinders was wonderful, the Freshman Family weekend was a nice time to observe my son in the day to day activities of a student at Pitt knowing that he fit right in. Move in day was surprisingly smooth, again because the directions were spelled out in detail and easy to follow. It is as obvious now as it was when Adam chose Pitt that this was the place for him."
-Jane Short

"While I found Pitt to match my own interests, I still had to let my son and daughter make up their own minds. As a parent it is so important to realize that your child needs to find the “right fit” between a school and their own personal interests.
- Jeff McCabe

Other questions about Pitt? Try visiting the links below.

Your student has enrolled at the University - now what? Visit the links below to help you make your student's transition an easy one.