Attending a school with great architecture can add an intangible value to a college education, WorldWideLearn.com noted in naming Pitt among its 10 College Campuses With Architecture You Have to See to Believe.
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First Year Experience
The first year of college is one of excitement, challenges, and changes. The FYE office strives to provide new students with a variety of experiences, both before and after they arrive on campus, to assist with their transition.
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Oakland Zoo
Pitt's Oakland Zoo student fan section raises decibels, inspires Panthers, and intimidates opponents. ESPN's Dick Vitale called the Zoo "one of the greatest spectacles in all of college basketball."
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Scholar-Athletes
Pitt honors more than 300 student-athletes for their outstanding academic achievements.
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Pitt Hosts International Student Conference
Some 2,800 students from around the world gathered at Pitt for training in residence hall management, community building, and more. Pictured: the Pitt team that planned for the conference.
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Treasure Found, Colbert Visits
After a team of Pitt students successfully took up Stephen Colbert's "Super PAC Super Fun Pack Treasure Hunt" challenge, the Comedy Central faux-news pundit visited campus.
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Schedule a campus visit or view an online tour of Pitt academic buildings, residence halls, and student gathering spots. A panoramic view from atop Pitt’s skyscraper Cathedral of Learning reveals a unique campus.
We’re an urban campus that encourages you to develop independence and an appreciation of cultural diversity. At the same time we’re a traditional campus with plenty of green spaces, including two nearby parks.
Our hometown of Pittsburgh is full of great entertainment, shops, restaurants, theaters, galleries, museums, sports teams, and more.
Where to Live
Pitt offers a wide range of housing options. Our residence halls featuring online network access, study and recreation lounges, fitness centers, coffee carts, and special academic communities.
Dozens of hotels near the Pittsburgh campus offer lodging for visitors and for students before they settle into long-term housing.
What to Do
Check out the PITT ARTS program (which offers discounted tickets and unique arts experiences) the Cool Pittsburgh Web site, and the following calendars to see what’s happening on campus and nearby.
In addition to hosting career fairs and on-campus interviews, our Office of Career Development and Placement Assistance helps students with everything from choosing majors to polishing their résumés to practicing job-seeking skills in mock job interviews with our staff. We strive to help every student find the right profession and thrive after graduation.
Pitt’s Outside the Classroom Curriculum is another University-wide initiative that complements your academic studies and gives you a competitive edge in the job market.
