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Supporting the Whole Student

Helping you engage in our campus community and position yourself for future success.

Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission & Vision

The University of Pittsburgh's Division of Student Affairs' mission is to enhance the college experience and support students in their personal, academic, and professional development. Student Affairs aims to foster inclusive excellence, cultivate belonging, engagement, well-being, and learning. This is achieved through various programs and services that address student needs outside the classroom, including career support, diverse learning experiences, social opportunities, and a nurturing campus environment.

Vision: Student Affairs curates extraordinary experiences for all students to actively engage in holistic development for a fulfilled life.

Values
  • Student centered: We prioritize the needs, experiences, and success of our students in every decision, and in every program and service we provide.
  • Purposeful Education: We champion learning experiences that are intentional, transformative, and aligned with students’ personal, academic, and professional goals.
  • Excellence: We are committed to the highest standards of quality service and continuous improvement in all that we do.
  • Innovation: We embrace creativity and forward-thinking practices to anticipate and respond to the evolving needs of our students.
  • Collaboration: We foster meaningful partnerships across campus and the broader community to support holistic student development.
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Key Accomplishments

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High Career Outcomes Rate

High Career Outcomes Rate 96.3% Successful Outcomes Rate for the Class of 2024 — 10.6 points above the 85.7% national average (NACE First Destinations, Nov. 2025)

Largest-ever FSL community in Pitt’s history!

Largest-ever FSL community in Pitt’s history! 3,071 members — largest in Pitt history (+39% over 4 years)

Highest-ever number of Registered Student Organizations

Highest-ever number of Registered Student Organizations From 770 to 840 registered student organizations!

New Recreation & Wellness Center engagement

New Recreation & Wellness Center engagement RWC opened after 8 years of planning; 20,418 unique users by year-end (67.73% of eligible users, +27.2% YoY); 88% felt welcomed and included, 82% reported belonging

Residence Life community & retention

Residence Life community & retention 21% increase in participation in residence life programming in AY26); 78% of residents reported experiencing success at Pitt and 74% felt connected to the community

Historic philanthropic milestone

Historic philanthropic milestone $2,169,203 in new gifts and commitments from 4,601 donors — including the largest single gift in Student Affairs history ($1.5 million)

Welcome Week — Pitt's Largest Incoming Class of New and Transfer Students

Welcome Week — Pitt's Largest Incoming Class of New and Transfer Students 6,658 students participated in Welcome Week, with 88% reporting confidence in campus resources and 85% feeling prepared for their first semester

News

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Recreation and Wellness Center Featured in Campus Rec Magazine

The Recreation and Wellness Center was recently featured on the cover of Campus Rec Magazine!

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Announcing Dr. Justin Dandoy, Director of PittServes

Join us in welcoming Dr. Justin Dandoy to Student Affairs!

Apply to Be the 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Speaker

Apply to Be the 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Speaker!