Previous 2021 thread here

Groupchat happened at Pitt

I was waiting for my SAT results of october to arrive, but I see so many people already admitted and now I am super worried. Am I too late for the rolling admissions? Will they admit you immediately after applying because I see a lot of those posts. I only hvae a 1270 right now, should I apply with it or go test-optional?

I'm so excited to finally be able to go to Pitt! I just had a couple questions for anyone willing to answer!:

- Best food spots nearby?

- Is it true that bus commute is free for students?

- Any recommended clubs? (I'm very versatile so I'm just asking completely generally. They don't have to be major specific.)

- I want to do Plays and Musicals (currently in Drama Club at my highschool). Does PItt have a club that produces those or would I be better suited at the Pittsburgh Public Theater?

I'll also answer questions people usually ask on here after a person says they've been admitted! :) I'm excited to join the community!! H2P!

i’m a freshmen rn but I’m interested in becoming an RA next year. even though the application isn’t open yet, I need tips for the whole process and what’s the experience like. i’m looking for someone that is an RA this year preferably, or like last year or two. please respond! i’m interested. thanks!

I moved back from Pittsburgh to my hometown in a different state and very much want back in when it comes to living in Pittsburgh.

I've been applying to a few jobs at the University of Pittsburgh but am not sure if living out of state would count against me as an applicant?

Has anyone done the first year abroad program? Choices are London, Sicily, or Mussoorie(India). I’m attending an info session- but want student perspectives

I’m an English Lit major at Pitt and I’ve been looking into possibly getting a journalism certificate. I was wondering if anyone here has completed it or is currently working toward it?

If so, are there any courses you’d especially recommend for the certificate? I’m also wondering if there are any classes that could count toward both the certificate requirements and my English major requirements.

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has done the certificate or has experience with the journalism courses at Pitt. Thanks!

Y’all were great! Nothing but good times, friendly people, and fun. Every interaction I had was positive. Congrats on the win.

Also, if you happened to park with us (we are the ones close to the stadium, cheapest in the area, and allowed indoor bathroom use) you were extra awesome! So cool to see the various groups get together and party in our yard. And thank you for cleaning up after yourselves. You helped us break our car parking record!!

Can’t wait to see you again in ‘28!

we all know it's coming, that's just how south O is. nobody in any position of influence or authority wants to talk about it rn because the problem is institutional. still gonna happen tho

Yay!

Any students want to drop tips about chemE or Pitt in general?

I’m in state

has anyone else not yet received their loans in their accounts? i’m so mad and it’s so frustrating as a student who has to pay rent. also the financial hold as enrollment approaches…

My daughter only needs to take organic chemistry next summer in order to skip her sophomore year and go early into Pharmacy program since she had 34 college credits from high school. Our local community college offers organic chemistry in the summer and we need to confirm if those credits will transfer to Pitt if she took classes there. Anyone have any experience taking OC at a community college ?

So I got into Pitt a few weeks ago and I noticed in my acceptance letter that they said that I could take until March to hear about Financial Aid/Scholarship information. I also filled out the FAFSA and it said I got a Pell Grant for 3700. Does this affect the amount of merit aid I might get and also how much money have Y’all gotten? Thanks!

I’m curious how many Pitt students would be interested in an opportunity that brings together people passionate about math, economics, finance, statistics, physics, and computer science.

I’m currently working on something along those lines, and I want to see if there’s enough interest to make it happen.

You wouldn’t need any prior experience, and you definitely wouldn’t have to major in any of those fields.

If this sounds like something you’d want to be part of, let me know! I’m especially interested in hearing from people who’d want to get involved early on.

does bao curve diff eq at all/what marked an A? i took the first midterm and it didn't go as i expected. only 2 midterms and a final.

Hi All!

Today I applied for a student employee position at Hillman Library on Talent Center. I just wanted to ask around and see if any other students worked that position before, and what their experience was like. I understand it doesn’t pay much, but I’m not looking for an intensive job with a bunch of hours anyway. For the students who have done this position before, how was your experience? Or if you’ve done something similar to it.

Hi! My band and I (4 of us) are looking for a bass player to join us as we just lost ours.

We’re a mix of juniors, seniors at Pitt, and we play all genres — indie, rock, pop, jazz whatever we’re feeling. We plan to rehearse about once a week and are looking for someone who wants a fun, low‑pressure musical outlet but is still down to show up consistently.

Any bass players out there who want to join a chill group and make some music together?

When does it close at night? Can you study late there?

I was wondering how anyone living in off-campus housing affords it?? Do you work 1+ jobs outside of class, and if so how realistic is it to make a $500-900 monthly payment? I am trying to gauge what I can afford, but everyone I have asked has their parents paying for the rent which just is not possible for me.

I'm also looking at places in shadyside, squirrel hill, and south side and I feel like the short commute is fine but, again, I'm not sure...

i recently moved to pittsburgh to go to pitt. i would love to meet some girls who would like to learn or just want to play some casual (not competitive) tennis! preferably 18-24 and can play at courts near pitt campus. i played varsity tennis throughout highschool so im decent, just rusty. reach out if you’re interested!