Q: What is the Provost Academy?
A: The Provost Academy is an exclusive opportunity for students to get a head start on the learning environment at Pitt through an in-person project-based academic experience. The Provost Academy is intended to set a student up for success in their first year and will take place in-person Saturday, August 13 through Saturday, August 20.
Q: Is there a fee or cost to participate?
A: No, the Provost Academy has no participation fee.
Q: Is Provost Academy required?
A: No. Participation in Provost Academy is optional and registration availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Q: Why was I (my student) chosen to participate/how was I (my student) eligible for this event?
A: The Provost Academy is an invitation-only program for students who were awarded the Pitt Success Pell Match Grant, awarded a Pittsburgh Promise scholarship, or have identified as a first-generation college student.
Q: Can I start/end the program on a different day other than the Saturday or Sunday move-in days?
A: No, we would like students to participate in all portions of the Provost Academy in order to be able to achieve its goal of orienting and connecting students to all elements of the college transition. All students participating in the Provost Academy must begin on either Saturday, August 13 or Sunday August 14 and be available throughout the program until Saturday, August 20.
Q: Do parents attend the Provost Academy events?
A: With the exception of the Welcome Reception on Sunday, August 14th, the Provost Academy events are designed for students only.
Q: What is the estimated number of incoming first-year students to participate in the Provost Academy?
A: We estimate about 200 students will participate.
Q: Are the Provost Academy academic project classes in-person?
A: Yes, students will need to be on-campus and attending Provost Academy classes in-person in order to participate in the Provost Academy program.
Q: Where can I find the most up-to-date information on the University’s plan for Fall 2022 in light of Covid-19?
A: The University of Pittsburgh has reinvented our operations to keep the Pitt community as safe and healthy as possible while maximizing our ability to carry out our mission. Visit our resource page coronavirus.pitt.edu for details regarding Pitt operations in the presence of the pandemic. This should be your “go-to” site for all of the latest information on the University’s planning and for accessing student resources.