Welcome Week

Monday, August 21 — Sunday, August 27, 2023

Download the full Welcome Week schedule with all events and their locations.
Students, parents, and family members are encouraged to download the mobile-friendly Guidebook App to serve as their Welcome Week guide.

Monday, August 21

Arrival and move-in day
Pitt Families: Get to Know Pitt Information Session: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
AAAC Family Session: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Pitt Family Send Off Reception: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Residence Hall Students will have REQUIRED floor meetings Tuesday evening. Time and location will be communicated by their RAs
Evening social events (details to follow)

REQUIRED: New Student Convocation: 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Petersen Events Center
REQUIRED: Navigating Your Safety and Well-Being at Pitt: Various times between 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Students will be given specific instructions on their time slot
Welcome Week Central Social Program: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: William Pitt Union
- Students will enjoy a variety of activities, games, food, and a resource fair
Evening and late-night social events include:
- DIY Room Décor, Late Night Breakfast, Transfer student speed-friending, and more

REQUIRED: Building a Pitt Community: 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Petersen Events Center
Building a Pitt Community De-Brief Lunch: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Pre-Registration Required, link to registered will be sent in a student newsletter
Student Affairs Offices Open House: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: William Pitt Union
- Students can gain valuable information as they tour the offices that support student development, engagement, and social activities.
Global Carnival: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Bigelow Lawn and Plaza
- Enjoy a cultural carnival celebration with food and music and dancing!
Evening and late-night social events include:
- Picnic, tie-dye shirts, Fraternity and Sorority Life dessert and chill, Rainbow Alliance social, Karaoke night, Game night, late night snacks

REQUIRED: Academic Programs in students’ individual schools.
- Details of time and location will be sent to students from their schools.
NPHC Cook Out: 4 pm: Bigelow Lawn
LLC Kick-Off: 4:00 pm: WPU
Evening and late-night social events include:
- Hypnotist, Movie night, jam session, and more

Programs are still being added and finalized. Locations are still being finalized for several programs.