2026 New Student Orientation Schedule

Students at orientation

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

David Lawrence Hall (3942 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260)

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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

To be announced.

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 2026-2027 academic year.

To be announced.

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 lots. Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve pay basis.
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