Advising Support

Advising That Puts You First

Our mission is to prepare you to excel in the classroom and in the workforce post-graduation. With supportive faculty and staff who guide you from application to graduation, we’re committed to your success.

Academic Advising

We follow a faculty advising model at the Pitt School of Education. Your advisor is a full-time professor whose area of expertise matches your program of study and your academic interests. The guidance you receive is based on relevant issues and emerging practices in your field.

Our faculty advisors take great pride in your growth and development as a student. Their goal is to nurture your ambitions as an educational professional. You will meet with them for face-to-face meetings that are driven by the topics that matter most to you — e.g. help scheduling your classes, picking an internship site, or determining the direction of your scholarly work.

Professor Mike Gunzenhauser talks with a student

How Academic Advising Works

You can find your assigned advisor in PeopleSoft and in your student center. If you are unsure who your advisor is, please contact us at 412-648-2230.

Your advisor will provide information on:

  • What courses you should take and staying on track for graduation
  • Advice on your research practices or thesis/dissertation writing
  • Career advice on jobs, internships, and funding opportunities

If you find that your advisor isn’t a strong match for your academic goals, you have the right to select a new one. After gaining approval from both your current and proposed new advisor, all requests to reassign advisors should be sent to SOErecords@pitt.edu.

Supporting Your Career Goals

We offer career support that connects you to opportunities in teaching, human development, and health, physical activity, and wellness.

Our career team supports:

  • Career exploration and strategy
  • Resume and cover letter reviews
  • Information on state certification requirements
  • Career development activities

Career Services and Resources

  • Resume and Career Drop in Hours
    The Office of Student and Career Services offers resume and career advice sessions with the Assistant Director of Student and Career Services – Register
  • School of Education Event Calendar
    For the latest career development activities – Visit here

Our undergraduate students receive career services through the University of Pittsburgh Career Center.

Our graduate students can receive additional career services through the Office of Graduate Studies and other campus resources. More information can be found at the Office of Graduate Studies.

One of the best things about being a Pitt School of Education student is the strength of our alumni network. You have access to a powerful group of over 32,000 educators and health professionals around the world.

The University of Pittsburgh Pitt Commons platform lets you easily seek out and connect with alumni who are volunteering to give career advice and mentoring to students. You may also reach out to the Pitt Education alumni office on a one-on-one basis to see if they can connect you with an alumni mentor in your field.

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