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Welcome Families!

We are committed to creating engaging partnership with parents, families, and support systems for students to enhance their collegiate experience.

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Webinars

Register for an online seminar to learn more about the University of Pittsburgh and what student life is like on campus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers on campus safety, housing and dining services, student academic services, and more!

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Care Packages

Make your Panther’s day with a care package! They're unique boxes sent to your student’s residence hall or apartment during the school year.

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Family Weekend

Family Weekend 2023 will be held November 3-5, 2023. Purchase your football tickets!

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We Are Family

Parent & Family Newsletters

The Office of Parent and Family Resources recognizes and honors multi-dimensional families and embraces that family structures can be of origin and/or of choice. We serve all families, parents, guardians, support systems, mentors, and other supporters in the lives of our Pitt students.

Our weekly newsletter is your one-stop-shop for all things Student Affairs from events and programs to safety information, we cover it all. It’s sent to your students on a weekly basis and is a great way to stay connected and involved in your student’s university experience.

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