Considering graduate school? Graduate and Professional Recruitment is offering free workshops to assist prospective graduate and professional students. These workshops cover essential topics such as choosing the right program, the application process, graduate housing, and financing your education.
The workshops are offered in a hybrid format and participants can attend in-person or via Zoom. Lunch will be served during the workshop for the in-person attendees. If you require any accommodation to participate in the workshop, please contact LaToya Walters one week before the event.
Any questions regarding the workshop series can be directed to LaToya Walters, MEd, Associate Director of Graduate and Professional Recruitment, latoya.walters@pitt.edu.
Upcoming Events
The Fall 2025-Spring 2026 schedule includes:
- Financial Wellness: Setting Financial Goals — October 14, 2025
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Financial Wellness: Setting Financial Goals
October 14, 2025Presenter:
Joel Philistin, Director, Financial Wellness Program, Financial Wellness Center
- Applying to Grad School — November 11, 2025
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Applying to Grad School
November 11, 2025Presenters:
- Dr. Peter Levins, National Fellowships Advisor, David C. Frederick Honors College
- Lesha Greene, Director of National Scholarships and Post-Graduation Success, David C. Frederick Honors College
- International Student Workshop — December 16, 2025
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International Student Workshop
December 16, 2025Presenters:
- Sara Jones Associate Director, University Center for International Studies
- Richard Sherman, Assistant Director - Student Team, University Center for International Studies
International students are encouraged to attend this virtual workshop to learn more about the application process for international students applying to our graduate schools!
This workshop will be hosted by the Office of International Studies (OIS). The Office of International Services (OIS) is the University’s immigration specialist, serving all campuses and the 6,000 international students, scholars, staff, and faculty who call Pitt their academic home. OIS's chief job is to make sure that immigration issues are handled smoothly, quickly and correctly.
- Graduate Housing — January 13. 2026
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Graduate Housing
January 13. 2026Whether you're a current, newly admitted, or prospective student, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to discover the valuable housing resources available to graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh. Join us for a session where you'll learn more about the support and services offered to help you succeed in your academic journey.
This workshop will be hosted by the Off-Campus Student Services Office for the University of Pittsburgh. Committed to ensuring that students are knowledgeable renters, its mission is to provide students with the information and tools needed to successfully reside in off-campus accommodations.
The Off-Campus Student Services Office helps find housing and roommates, resources to safely live off-campus, and the support you'll need to be a responsible neighbor—from renter's guides to apartment listings to useful tips, they are at your service.
- Financial Aid: Funding Grad School — February 10, 2026
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Financial Aid: Funding Grad School
February 10, 2026Are you looking for ways to fund your graduate education?
The University of Pittsburgh Office of Financial Aid is hosting a workshop to help you understand the financial aid process and explore the various financial aid programs available for graduate students.
In this session, they will provide an overview of:
- The financial aid process
- Types of financial aid programs for graduate students
- How to apply for aid and what options are available to you
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about how to make your graduate school education more affordable. We look forward to helping you navigate your options!
- Panel with Current Graduate Students (STEM and Health Sciences) — March 10, 2026
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Panel with Current Graduate Students (STEM and Health Sciences)
March 10, 2026Curious about what our graduate students have to say about their experiences?
Join us for a unique opportunity to hear directly from our graduate students!
Hear from students in our STEM and Health Sciences programs, with panelists from:
- School of Computing and Information
- School of Dental Medicine
- Swanson School of Engineering
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- School of Medicine (MD and GRAD)
- School of Nursing
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Public Health
- Panel with Current Graduate Students (Social Sciences & Humanities) — March 12, 2026
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Panel with Current Graduate Students (Social Sciences & Humanities)
March 12, 2026Curious about what our graduate students have to say about their experiences?
Join us for a unique opportunity to hear directly from our graduate students!
Hear from students in our Social Sciences and Humanities programs, including representatives from the following schools:
- Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences
- Katz Graduate School of Business
- School of Education
- School of Law
- Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
- School of Social Work