Welcome Week

Welcome Week 2024 will be held Monday, August 19 to Sunday, August 25, 2024.

Join us for a week of activities meant to help you learn more about life at Pitt, engage with your fellow new Panthers, and start your journey on the right foot! 

To get the most out of your time at Pitt, visit ExperiencePitt! This is your one-stop-shop for all things involvement - for Welcome Week and beyond.

Welcome Week 2024 Schedule

Check out the Welcome Week 2024 schedule! Keep an eye out for any programs you want to attend. Required programs are in bold.

  • Unlocking Your Academic Success: Navigating Your First Term with Effective Tips and Tools
    • 2 - 3 p.m. | L9 Clapp Hall
  • Pitt Families: Wellness Panel
    • 3:30 - 5 p.m. | WPU Assembly Room
  • PAA Student Programs Social
    • 6 - 8 p.m. | WPU Lower Lounge
  • Night at the Museum: Carnegie Museum Adventure
    • 6 - 9 p.m. | Carnegie Museum
  • Silent Disco
    • 8 - 11 p.m. | Gallagher Plaza

  • Unlocking Your Academic Success: Navigating Your First Term with Effective Tips and Tools
    • 1 - 2 p.m. | A221 Langley Hall
  • Transfer Student Speed Friending
    • 1 - 2:30 p.m. | WPU Lower Lounge
  • Pitt Families: Get to Know Pitt, Information Session
    • 1 - 2 p.m. | WPU Assembly Room
  • Explore the Student Success Hub
    • 2 - 3 p.m. | Student Success Hub (217 Langley Hall)
  • WPTS Radio Jam Session
    • 2 - 4 p.m. | WPU 411
  • Chart Your Path to a Health Career
    • 3 - 4 p.m. | Posvar 1500
  • First-Year Frenzy
    • 3 - 6 p.m. | Cathedral Lawn
  • Explore and Embrace Cultural Identities: Asian Student Alliance
    • 5 - 7 p.m. | WPU 548
  • AAAC Family Session
    • 5:30 - 7 p.m. | WPU Ballroom/Kurtzman
  • Family Farewell
    • 6:30 - 8 p.m. | WPU Lower Lounge & Patio
  • Blue and Gold Bingo Night
    • 6 - 8 p.m. | WPU Assembly Room
  • Board Game Night with PAA
    • 6 - 8 p.m. | Nordy's Place
  • Residence Hall Floor Meetings
    • 8 - 9 p.m. | Various Locations
  • Residence Hall Floor Meetings
    • 9:30 - 10:30 p.m. | Various Locations

  • Panther Fit Fest: Zumba
    • 9 - 10 a.m. | Baierl Recreation Center
  • Panther Fit Fest: Confident City Cycling Class
    • 9 a.m. - noon | Pitt Bike Cave
  • Off-Campus (Commuter) Student Brunch (Pre-Registration Required)
    • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | WPU Assembly Room/Kurtzman Room
  • New Student Convocation
  • Class Photo
    • 2 - 2:30 p.m. | Petersen Events Center
  • Pep Rally
    • 2:30 - 3 p.m. | Petersen Events Center
  • Commuter Student Game Night
    • 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Nordy's Place
  • Global Ties Information Session
    • 3:30 - 4 p.m. | WPU 630
  • Prevention at Pitt Open House
    • 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Cathedral of Learning (31st Floor)
  • Meet AAPI Student Organizations
    • 4 - 5 p.m. | WPU 630
  • Panther Re-Connect
    • 4 - 5 p.m. | WPU Lower Lounge
  • Explore the Student Success Hub
    • 4 - 5 p.m. | Student Success Hub (217 Langley Hall)
  • NPHC Cookout
    • 4 - 7:30 p.m. | Gallagher Plaza
  • Explore and Embrace Cultural Identities: Muslim Student Association
    • 5 - 7 p.m. | WPU 548
  • Panther Fit Fest: 30/30 Cycle Strength
    • 6 - 7 p.m. | Baierl Recreation Center
  • Panther Fit Fest: Climb Night
    • 6 - 8 p.m. | Trees Hall Climbing Wall
  • Panther Pizzazz Drag Show (First Viewing)
  • Crafting with Hooks and Books: Hooks and Books
    • 8 - 10 p.m. | O'Hara Student Center Dining Room
  • Bachata & Tango Dance Lesson: Ballroom Dance Club at Pitt
    • 8 - 10 p.m. | O'Hara Student Center Ballroom
  • Beats & Bites: Music and Entertainment Business Association
    • 8 - 10 p.m. | WPU Lower Lounge
  • Panther Pizzazz Drag Show (Second Viewing)

  • Panther Fit Fest: HIIT Class
    • 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | Baierl Recreation Center
  • Commuter Meet-Up and Walk to the Pete
    • 9 - 10 a.m. | O'Hara Student Center Ballroom
  • Building a Pitt Community
    • 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Petersen Events Center
  • OIB BBQ
    • Noon - 2 p.m. | WPU Lower Lounge and Porch
  • University Resource Fair
    • 1 - 4 p.m. | WPU Atrium, Assembly Room, Kurtzman Room, Ballroom
  • Commuter Meet-Up
    • 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Nordy's Place
  • Navigating Your Safety and Wellbeing at Pitt (Session 1)
    • 3 - 4 p.m. | Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
  • Navigating Your Safety and Wellbeing at Pitt (Session 2)
    • 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. | Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
  • Navigating Your Safety and Wellbeing at Pitt (Session 3)
    • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
  • Mental Health Matters: Resource Fair
    • 4 - 7 p.m. | Bigelow Lawns
  • Explore and Embrace Cultural Identities: Latinx Student Organization
    • 5 - 7 p.m. | WPU 548
  • Pitt Women's Soccer Game vs. Buffalo
    • 5 - 7 p.m. | Ambrose Urbanic Field
  • Panther Fit Fest: Cornhole & Spikeball Tournament
    • 7 - 10 p.m. | Pitt Sports Dome
  • Panther Fit Fest: Body Sculpt
    • 6 - 7 p.m. | Baierl Recreation Center
  • FSL Dessert and Chill
    • 7 - 9 p.m. | WPU Lower Lounge and Patio
  • Crafting Connections: Vision Boards for Positive Relationships
    • 7 - 9 p.m. | Cathedral of Learning (31st Floor)
  • Pitt Men's Soccer Game vs. Georgetown
    • 8 - 10 p.m. | Ambrose Urbanic Field
  • Jammin on 5th
    • 8 - 11 p.m. | Gallagher Plaza
  • Canine Companions & STEP@Pitt: STEP@Pitt
    • 8 - 10 p.m. | WPU 548
  • Pitt Dance Marathon's Lip Sync Battle: Pitt Dance Marathon
    • 8 - 10 p.m. | O'Hara Student Center Ballroom
  • Late Night Target Run
    • 9 - 11 p.m. | Busses will pick up outside Nordenberg Hall

  • Panther Fit Fest: Pilates
    • 9 - 10 a.m. | Baierl Recreation Center
  • Academic Programs Meetings
    • 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Various Locations
  • Pitt Families: Get to Know Pitt, Virtual Information Session
  • Panther Fit Fest: Bike Around Oakland
    • 2 - 3 p.m. | Pitt Bike Cave
  • Queer & Trans at Pitt Pizza Party & Resource Fair
    • 2 - 4 p.m. | WPU Ballroom
  • Panther Fit Fest: Bike Around Oakland
    • 3 - 4 p.m. | Pitt Bike Cave
  • Panther Fit Fest: Bike Around Oakland
    • 4 - 5 p.m. | Pitt Bike Cave
  • Off-Campus (Commuter/Transfer) Student Mixer (Pre-Registration Required)
    • 4 - 6 p.m. | WPU Lower Lounge
  • Global Carnival
    • 5 - 7 p.m. | Bigelow & Fifth Ave. Lawn, Gallagher Plaza, WPU Lower Lounge Patio
  • First-Year Panther Fit Fest: Cycling
    • 6 - 7 p.m. | Baierl Recreation Center
  • Queer Panther Popup: Karaoke Night
    • 7 - 9 p.m. | Nordy's Place
  • Erik Kand: Hypnotist
    • 8 - 9:30 p.m. | WPU Assembly Room
  • The Taylor Party: The Swiftie Society @ Pitt
    • 8 - 10 p.m. | O'Hara Student Center Ballroom
  • Makers @ Pitt: Pitt Makerspace
    • 8 - 10 p.m. | Open Lab @ Hillman 132
  • Movie Night on the Lawn: Freaky Friday
    • 9 - 11 p.m. | Cathedral Lawn Zone 2

  • FSL Block Party
    • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Gallagher Plaza, WPU Lawns
  • Club Sports Fair
    • Noon - 3 p.m. | Cathedral Lawn
  • Board Games and Crafts with Rainbow Alliance: Rainbow Alliance
    • 8 - 10 p.m. | WPU 630
  • Pitt EWB Newcomer Night
    • 8 - 10 p.m. | O'Hara Student Center Ballroom
  • Welcome Back Bash
    • 8 - 11 p.m. | Schenley Drive

  • RSA Poster Sale
    • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | WPU Lower Lounge
  • Involvement Fair
    • 1 - 4 p.m. | Petersen Events Center
  • Lantern Night
    • 7:15 - 9:30 p.m. | Cathedral Lawn

2024 New Student Convocation

Wednesday, August 21 | Click here to access the program

Introduction to the Academic Ceremony: Lorraine A. Craven, M.Ed., Interim Dean of Students and Assistant Dean for Student Experience

Declaration: Robin Kear, MLIS, University Chief Marshall

Processional: Concerto in D Major for Two Trumpets, Manfredini

Welcome Address: Joan Gabel, JD, Chancellor

Class Recognition: Joseph J. McCarthy, PhD, Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor

Student Remarks: Sarah J. Mayer, President, Student Government Board, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (Class of 2025)

University Traditions:

  • Janet Kim, President, Asian Student Alliance, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (Class of 2025)
  • Madison Flaugh, President, Pitt Alumni Student Network, Swanson School of Engineering (Class of 2026)
  • Karina Vang, President, Resident Student Association, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (Class of 2025)

Recessional: Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 4, Corelli

Beyond Welcome Week: Bridge to Success

Build your bridge to success piece by piece! For the first six weeks of the semester, learn to navigate all the resources Pitt has to offer. Attend programs to earn all seven badges and the coolest (secret) Panther prize. 

Bridge to Success Schedule 2024

Tuesday, August 27:

  • Meet the Financial Wellness Center Team hosted by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
    • Noon - 2 p.m. | Quad Table 4

Wednesday, August 28:

  • More than a Meal Plan hosted by Pitt Eats*
    • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Quad
  • New Student Planners with New Student Programs
    • 10 a.m. - noon | Quad Table 4

Thursday, August 29:

  • Outlook & Time Management Presentation hosted by Pitt IT Ambassadors*
    • 4 - 5 p.m. | WPU 540
  • Kickstart your Financial Journey hosted by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid*
    • 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. | WPU Dining Room B

Friday, August 30:

  • How Well Do You Know Excel? hosted by Pitt IT Ambassadors
    • 10 a.m. - noon | Towers Lobby

Saturday, August 31:

  • New Student Tailgate (Football game at Noon vs Kent State) hosted by New Student Programs and New Student Ambassadors
    • 9:30 - 11 a.m. | WPU Bigelow Right Lawn (Rain Location: WPU Lower Lounge)

Tuesday, September 3:

  • Pizza Party @ the Writing Center hosted by the Writing Center and Office of the Provost Student Success*
    • 6 - 8 p.m. | the Writing Center (317B O’Hara Student Center)

Wednesday, September 4:

  • First-Year Leadership Opportunity: Resident Student Association (RSA)
    • Specific to your Residence Hall - See your RA for more information

Thursday, September 5:

  • Software Check-In hosted by Pitt IT Ambassadors*
    • 1 - 3 p.m. | Schenley Quad

Friday, September 6:

  • Night at the Zoo hosted by New Student Programs and New Student Ambassadors*
    • 6 - 9 p.m. | Pittsburgh Zoo

Sunday, September 8:

  • Steelers College Watch Party hosted by the Pittsburgh Steelers
    • Noon - 4:30 p.m. | Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy/Schenley Plaza

Tuesday, September 10:

  • Portfolio and Tech Skill Check In hosted by Pitt IT Ambassadors
    • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Towers Lobby

Thursday, September 12: 

  • Stressed AF Speaker hosted by New Student Programs*
    • 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Nordy's Place

Friday, September 13:

  • LinkedIn Learning and Headshots hosted by Pitt IT Ambassadors*
    • Noon - 3 p.m. | WPU Lower Lounge

Saturday, September 14:

  • Backyard Brawl Pitt VS WVU 3:30 Football Game
    • 3:30 - 7 p.m. | Acrisure Stadium

Tuesday, September 17:

  • Bee Involved: How to Pollinate Your Pitt Experience hosted by SORC*
    • 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | WPU Dining Room A

Friday, September 20:

  • FSL Food Truck Frenzy hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life*
    • Noon - 3 p.m. | Gallagher Plaza
  • I Love Pitt Day hosted by Involvement and Student Unions*
    • All Day | Various Locations

Saturday, September 21:

  • Homecoming: Noon Football Game Pitt vs Youngstown State
    • Noon - 3:30 p.m. | Acrisure Stadium

Monday, September 23 - Thursday, September 26:

  • Pickleball 2v2 Tournament hosted by Outdoor and Adventure Pursuits
    • 4 - 7 p.m. | Trees Hall Courts or Outdoor Courts

Monday, September 23:

  • Tech Self Care Drop By hosted by Pitt IT Ambassadors
    • Noon - 2 p.m. | WPU Kurtzman Room
  • Relax & Create hosted by Resident Student Association*
    • 7 - 9 p.m. | WPU Kurtzman Room
  • Self-Defense 101 hosted by Outdoor and Adventure Pursuits*
    • 7 - 8 p.m. | Trees Hall Multipurpose Room

Tuesday, September 24:

  • Nature in Action: Hike hosted by Outdoor and Adventure Pursuits*
    • Noon - 1 p.m. | Oakland Urban Hike

Wednesday, September 25:

  • Treat Yourself with New Student Programs
    • 10 a.m. - noon | Quad Table 4
  • Crafting our Consent: Prevention at Pitt Craft Night hosted by the Office for Sexual Violence Prevention & Education*
    • 6 - 8 p.m. | Cathedral of Learning 31st Floor

Thursday, September 26:

  • Trauma Informed Yoga hosted by the Office for Sexual Violence Prevention & Education
    • 4 - 5:15 p.m. | WPU 504 Dance Studio

Friday, September 27:

  • Wellness Workshop with Prevention at Pitt and PAAR* 
    • 1 - 2 p.m. | Cathedral of Learning 31st Floor

 

Tuesday, October 1:

  • What Is Research? hosted by Student Success Hub/TRIO McNair Scholars (Dr. Sell)*
    • 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Zoom
  • Connect with the Career Center: It's Never too Early to Start Your Career Journey*
    • 3 - 4 p.m. | WPU 540

Wednesday, October 2:

  • LinkedIn & Portfolio Workshop hosted by Pitt IT Ambassadors*
    • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Quad Tables 1 & 2

Thursday, October 3:

  • Glow Party hosted by New Student Programs and New Student Ambassadors
    • 7 - 10 p.m. | Quad 4

Friday, October 4:

  • SURPRISE Prize and Celebration with New Student Programs (for those who complete Bridge to Success program)
    • 7 - 10 p.m. | Nordy's Place

Saturday, October 5:

  • FSL 101 hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life
    • 10 - 11:30 a.m. | WPU 548