Student Success Initiatives

The Provost Academy is a week-long opportunity for students to get a head start on the learning environment at Pitt through a project-based academic experience. Students get to move into their residence hall early, explore the campus and the city of Pittsburgh, participate in interdisciplinary team-based learning projects with faculty, and attend informational workshops and social events.

The Career Prep Academy is a career exploration support program for undergraduate students at any stage of their career development, from undecided and internship seekers to graduating students ready to start careers or apply to post-grad programs. This program was designed with first-generation and income eligible students in mind.

The goals of the Career Prep Academy are: