Strength in Your Cohort
Our cohort model allows you to progress through the program with the same group of talented classmates. Over time, your cohort becomes an essential support system. You stretch and grow together as you complete the program. Post-graduation your cohort becomes a network of professionals you can draw on for career support.
The University of Pittsburgh and Pitt Education name are recognized all over the world. Your cohort is part of our alumni network, which has over 32,000 members in nearly 90 countries around the globe.
Pitt is ranked in the top cluster of public research universities and the School of Education is ranked No. 32 in U.S. News & World Report for the Best Graduate Schools in Education.
2023 Cohort Schedule
The 2023 cohort of the Pitt Education EdD program will begin in May 2023. Please click the accordion tabs to view class dates.
- Summer 2023
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Summer 2023 Schedule
- May 13, 2023
- June 26-30, 2023 (On-Ramp Program)
- July 8, 2023
- July 29, 2023
- Fall 2023
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Fall 2023 Schedule
- September 9, 2023
- October 7, 2023
- November 4, 2023
- December 2, 2023
- Spring 2024
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Spring 2024 Schedule
- January 13, 2024
- February 3, 2024
- March 2, 2024
- April 6, 2024
- Summer 2024
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Summer 2024 Schedule
- May 11, 2024
- June 1, 2024
- July 13, 2024
- August 3, 2024
- Fall 2024
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Fall 2024 Schedule*
- September 7, 2024
- October 5, 2024
- November 3, 2024
- December 7, 2024
* Dates are subject to change once the Pitt academic calendar is released for this semester.
- Spring 2025
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Spring 2025 Schedule*
- January 12, 2025
- February 1, 2025
- March 1, 2025
- April 5, 2025
* Dates are subject to change once the Pitt academic calendar is released for this semester.
- Summer 2025
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Summer 2025 Schedule*
- May 10, 2025
- June 7, 2025
- July 12, 2025
- August 2, 2025
* Dates are subject to change once the Pitt academic calendar is released for this semester.