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 virtual format, and participants can attend via Zoom. 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, Director of Graduate Recruitment, at latoya.walters@pitt.edu.
Find recordings and resources from recent workshops under Recent Events.
Upcoming Events
All Graduate Workshops in the 2026-2027 series will take place the second Tuesday of the month.
Registration and Session Descriptions
Click button below to register for one or more workshops, and scroll down to read more about each workshop.
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- Applying to Grad School – October 13, 2026, at noon
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Applying to Grad School
October 13, 2026
NoonPresented by:
- 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
Thinking about graduate school but not sure where to start? This workshop will guide you through the essential steps of preparing a competitive application, from crafting strong personal statements to choosing recommendations and preparing for interviews. We'll cover transcripts, funding opportunities, and how to make your application stand out. Whether you're early in the exploration phase or ready to apply, this session will provide actionable tips and resources to support your journey to grad school.
- Funding Graduate School: Financial Aid and Financial Wellness – November 10, 2026, at noon
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Funding Graduate School: Financial Aid and Financial Wellness
November 10, 2026
NoonPresented by:
- Tom Damski, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
- Joel Philistin, Director of the Financial Wellness Program, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Thinking about grad school and wondering how to pay for it? This workshop walks prospective and incoming graduate students through the essentials of financing their degree—and staying financially healthy while they're at it.
We'll cover the graduate financial aid landscape, including federal loans, assistantships and fellowships, and recent changes to Grad PLUS loan borrowing limits that every incoming student should understand before enrolling. We'll also explore Pitt-specific funding opportunities, like the Pitt2Pitt scholarship for Pitt alumni continuing their education here.
Beyond aid, we'll talk financial wellness: budgeting on a graduate stipend, managing debt strategically, and building habits now that set you up for long-term financial stability. Whether you're weighing offers or just starting to explore your options, you'll leave with a clearer picture of what graduate school will cost, how to fund it, and how to manage it with confidence.
- International Student Workshop – December 8, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.
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International Student Workshop
December 8, 2026
7:30 a.m.Presented by:
- Sara Jones, Associate Director, University Center for International Studies
- Richard Sherman, Assistant Director - Student Team, University Center for International Studies
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.
International students are encouraged to attend this virtual workshop to learn more about the application process for international students applying to our graduate schools!
- Career Services Opportunities – January 12, 2027, at noon
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Career Services Opportunities
January 12, 2027
NoonPresented by:
- Ryan Sweeny, Associate Director for Career Consulting, Pitt Career Center
Graduate school is an investment in your future career. This workshop helps prospective and incoming graduate students understand the career support available to them from day one. We'll walk through the range of career services offered to graduate students, including career coaching, resume and interview prep, and networking opportunities designed specifically for graduate-level job searches.
We'll also highlight how career services connect to academic and professional development throughout your program—from identifying internship and assistantship opportunities to building relationships with employers who recruit graduate talent.
You'll hear about employer partnerships, industry-specific resources, and how career planning support evolves as you move from your first semester toward graduation.
Whether you're still weighing your program choice or have already committed, you'll leave with a clear sense of how to make career services work for you throughout your graduate journey—and how to start building your professional network before you even step on campus.
- Graduate Housing – February 9, 2027, at 7:30 a.m.
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Graduate Housing
February 9, 2027
7:30 a.m.Presented by:
- Elana Gutmann, Coordinator of Graduate & Commuter Student Programs, Off-Campus Student Services, Student Affairs
- Trisha Margiotti, Property Manager Liaison, Off-Campus Student Services, Student Affairs
Whether 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.
- Panel with Current Graduate Students (STEM and Health Sciences) – March 16, 2027, at noon
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Panel with Current Graduate Students (STEM and Health Sciences)
March 16, 2027
NoonCurious about what our graduate students have to say about their experiences?
Take this 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 (GRAD)
- School of Nursing
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Public Health
- Panel with Current Graduate Students (Social Sciences & Humanities) – March 18, 2027, at noon
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Panel with Current Graduate Students (Social Sciences & Humanities)
March 18, 2027
NoonCurious about what our graduate students have to say about their experiences?
Take this 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:
- School of Education
- School of Law
- School of Public and International Affairs
- School of Social Work