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.

Schedule

TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast Lawrence Lobby
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. School-Wide Welcome Presentation and Staff Introductions for all students Lawrence 121
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Pitt EdVenture Photo Scavenger Hunt Various locations
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 2026-2027 academic year.

TIME PROGRAM LOCATION
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
Higher Education (Master of Education) — Hosts: Dr. Brett Nachman and Dr. Nick Neupauer
 Lawrence 232
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Higher Education (Doctor of Philosophy) — Host: Dr. Heather McCambly 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. CASE Teacher Prep (Bachelor of Science) and Teacher Education (Bachelor of Science) — Hosts: Dr. Ghirmay Alazar and Greg Maranowski Lawrence 121
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Applied Developmental Psychology (Bachelor of Science and Master of Science) — Hosts: Dr. Bridget Kiger Lee and Dr. Colleen Eddy Lawrence 106
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Language, Literacy, and Culture (Doctor of Philosophy) — Host: Dr. Trish Crawford Lawrence 104
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. Colleen Eddy Lawrence 106
2:15 – 3 p.m. Applied Developmental Psychology (Master of Science, Child Life Focus) — Host: Dr. Colleen Eddy 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 Garage
      • Sennott Square Garage
      • 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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