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Supporting the Whole Student

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

Spotlight
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PittServes

Pitt’s commitment to civic engagement and leadership continues to grow, with 245 programs and 773 documented participants across initiatives including voter registration and Civic Action Week. Growth across all program areas reflects Pitt’s commitment to increasing engagement across the communities we serve, directly supporting a key priority of the Plan for Pitt.

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Career Center

Pitt’s Class of 2024 achieved a 96.3% successful career outcomes rate—the highest on record and nearly 10 percentage points above the national average of 85.7%. This achievement connects directly to the Plan for Pitt’s goal of strengthening post-graduate success, highlighting Pitt’s commitment to preparing students for meaningful careers and life after graduation.

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.

News

Apply to Be the 2026 Winter Undergraduate Commencement Speaker

Calling all undergraduate August and December grads! You are invited to apply and audition to be the Winter Commencement Undergraduate Speaker.   

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Announcing Jen Hykes Willson as Director of Strategic Initiatives

Join us in welcoming Jen Hykes Willson as the Division's new Director of Strategic Initiatives.

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Announcing Our New Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Students

Please join us in welcoming our new Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Students!