2025 New Student Orientation Schedule

Students at orientation

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

David Lawrence Hall (3942 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260)
Wesley W. Posvar Hall (230 S Bouquet St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213)

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During the School of Education’s orientation, incoming undergraduate and graduate students will:

  • Be introduced to school leaders, student services staff, and faculty leaders
  • Receive information on the School of Education mission-vision, student/career resources, and other essential items
  • Engage in morning and afternoon breakout sessions for some program areas (see below for program-specific breakout sessions)
  • Receive free giveaways of school merchandise, including T-shirts!

Participation at orientation is expected. If there is an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from attending, please reach out to educ@pitt.edu to discuss your situation.

Resources Guide

View our Student Orientation Resources Guide (PDF) to find helpful information on off-campus housing, support services, getting around town, and more.

Schedule

TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast Lawrence Lobby
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Orientation Programming Lawrence 121
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Orientation Programming Various locations (see below)
11:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m. Student Resource Fair and Lunch  Lawrence Lobby
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Program-specific Presentations Various locations (see below)
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Program-specific Presentations Various locations (see below)
2:15 – 3 p.m. Program-specific Presentations Various locations (see below)

 

Program-specific Breakout Sessions

Breakout sessions are an opportunity for students to build community with their peers, learn more specific information about their program of study, and hear directly from faculty about their expectations from the 2025-2026 academic year.

TIME PROGRAM LOCATION
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
Higher Education (Master of Education) — Host: Dr. Max Schuster
 Lawrence 232
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Higher Education (Doctor of Philosophy) — Host: Dr. Linda DeAngelo Lawrence 233
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Early Childhood Education (Master of Education) — Host: Dr. Trish Crawford Lawrence 104
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Education Policy (Master of Arts) — Host: Dr. Mariko Cavey Lawrence 203
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Exercise Science (Bachelor of Science) — Host: Dr. Betsy Nagle Lawrence 120
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. World and Heritage Language  (Master of Education) — Host: Dr. Loretta Fernandez Lawrence 205
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Applied Developmental Psychology (CASE) and Teacher Education (Bachelor of Science) — Hosts: Dr. Sheila Conway, Dr. Michelle Sobolak, and Greg Maranowski Lawrence 121
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Applied Developmental Psychology (Bachelor of Science and Master of Science) — Hosts: Drs. Robert Gallen and Bridget Kiger Lee Lawrence 106
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility Certificate — Host: Dr. Bart Rocco Lawrence 207
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Primary Plus: PreK-4 Teaching Certificate — Host: Dr. Katrina Bartow Jacobs Lawrence 209
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Applied Developmental Psychology (Bachelor of Science) — Host: Dr. Bridget Kiger Lee Lawrence 105
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Applied Developmental Psychology (Master of Science) — Host: Dr. Robert Gallen Lawrence 106
2:15 – 3 p.m. Applied Developmental Psychology (Master of Science, Child Life Focus) — Host: Dr. Robert Gallen Lawrence 106

 

Parking and Transportation

  1. Pittsburgh Regional Transit

    • Students can ride the Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) to campus for free on the day of orientation. To find schedules, visit the PRT Schedule Finder website.

  2. Parking Lots 
    • Daily Parking Lots (view daily parking rates and the Pitt Park app)
      • Soldiers and Sailors
      • OC Lot
      • Panther Hollow Lot
      • Remember to have your Pitt ID available, as patrons may be screened to enter the three parking spots. Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve pay basis.
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