Start your first year with a transformational experience like no other.
Congratulations, you are invited to Provost Academy 2024!
Saturday, August 10 – Saturday, August 17
Early residence hall move-in is on Saturday, August 10 or Sunday, August 11.
What is Provost Academy?
The Provost Academy is a week-long, hands-on experience meant to set you up for success in your first year through a combination of academic projects and social activities. You will spend time exploring Pitt’s campus and the city of Pittsburgh as you immerse yourself in the exciting new landscape you now call home. In addition to team-based learning among a group of 250 incoming, first-year students from across the country, you will also spend time collaborating with Pitt faculty members and upper-level Pitt students. The Provost Academy is designed to support students who are either first-generation, limited-income, or members of a group underrepresented in higher education.
Secure your spot now or explore below for more detailed information.
REGISTER
Learn More
Discover how Provost Academy can enhance your new-student experience at University of Pittsburgh. In this section, you'll find answers to frequently asked questions and even hear testimonials from past participants.
Get Started
Registration to this program is invite only. Here you will learn more about the academic projects and social activities that await you. Choose a subject that interests you, view the weekly schedule, and register to participate.
Arrival & Accommodations
Review move-in details and resources to help you settle in comfortably on campus. If you or your family need alternate accomodations, reservation information and discounted rates for local hotels are provided here.
Meet the Faculty
Learn more about the faculty members who will guide you and engage you in a combination of interdisciplinary lectures, cohort projects, field studies or research, and informational workshops during this special week.
Meet the PALs
PALs are Provost Academy Leaders who attended Provost Academy during their first year at University of Pittsburgh, just like you. They now serve as peer mentors for attendees. Read more about them here.