Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. If you need help with anything else, please don't hesitate to contact us at orientation@pitt.edu.

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Orientation

  1. When is orientation?
    1. But what about when I'm supposed to come to campus during the summer and spend a night in a dorm?

  2. If I complete Online Orientation do I still have to do orientation in August?

  3. I'm getting an error message that says "You are not currently eligible to take the orientation."

  4. The contact information on my pre-registration form is wrong.

Advising, registration & enrollment

  1. When do I register for classes?
  2. Why do I have a registration hold preventing me from signing up for classes?
  3. All the classes I want to take are filling up!

Panther Connect

  1. Is there a schedule available for Panther Connect?

  2. Can parents and families attend Panther Connect?

  3. What hotel accommodations are available for families?


Orientation

When is orientation?

Orientation is multiple steps. The required Online Orientation opens in mid-May and you complete it at your own pace over the summer. Orientation also consists of Welcome Week which is a week of events at the end of August that coincides with move-in prior to the first day of classes. You should have the Online Orientation done by the time you arrive for Welcome Week/move-in in August, and you’ll be able to refer back to the Online Orientation for the first couple of months of your first semester.

But what about when I'm supposed to come to campus during the summer and spend a night in a dorm?

We don't require that, but if you want an early taste of campus life, consider attending our optional Panther Connect experience!

If I complete Online Orientation do I still have to do orientation in August?

Yes. All students are required to both complete Online Orientation and attend the mandatory Welcome Week sessions.

I'm getting an error message that says "You are not currently eligible to take the orientation."

Make sure you have submitted your Online Orientation Pre-Registration Form. You should have received an email with a link to this form. Once submitted, it may take up to 2 business days for our system to process.

The contact information on my pre-registration form is wrong.

Instructions for checking and updating your personal information in our systems can be found at http://www.registrar.pitt.edu/students/personal-information.

Advising, registration & enrollment

When do I register for classes?

You'll register for classes when you meet with your advisor. More information will be available in the Academics module of your Online Orientation.

Why do I have a registration hold preventing me from signing up for classes?

You will not be able to register for classes until you meet with your advisor. Information about setting up a meeting with your advisor will be available in the Academics module of your Online Orientation.

All the classes I want to take are filling up!

Most first year students don't get into all of their top choice classes their very first semester. Take a deep breath; you will have many more opportunities to take every course you're interested in.

Panther Connect

Is there a schedule available for Panther Connect?

Yes, on our Panther Connect website. You will also receive more detailed information via email closer to the event.

Can parents and families attend Panther Connect?

There is an hour-long Parent and Family Session in the afternoon of Day 1, but other than that Panther Connect activities are only for the student.

What hotel accommodations are available for families?

See here