Upcoming Events

Scholar Orientation

Attendance at orientation is required for all new J-1 scholars and interns. Scholars and interns will learn basic immigration regulations relevant to their status, and general information for adjustment to Pittsburgh and the surrounding community, and will also receive informational packets for future reference during their stay. Please bring passport, visa, I-94 and DS-2019 with you to the orientation.

Homecoming Beat Series

Join the Pitt Alumni Student Network and the Pitt Alumni Association for festival activities for students, alumni, and children to celebrate Homecoming! Make sure to check in at the registration tent while you're in the area. (Family Friendly event)
 

Money Moves: Budgeting & Saving

Hail to Pitt! Hail to Earning Money and Keeping It!

Online shopping, mall runs, and impromtu spending. It’s very easy to overspend when you do not have a plan. Join the Financial Wellness Program for tips on building a budget and sticking to it for your financial and overall well-being.

Scholar Orientation

Attendance at orientation is required for all new J-1 scholars and interns. Scholars and interns will learn basic immigration regulations relevant to their status, and general information for adjustment to Pittsburgh and the surrounding community, and will also receive informational packets for future reference during their stay. Please bring passport, visa, I-94 and DS-2019 with you to the orientation.

Festival: 40th Annual Latin American & Caribbean Festival

he Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Pittsburgh has celebrated Latin American and Caribbean cultures with a full-day festival on our Oakland campus since 1979. On Saturday, October 2, 2021, we will celebrate the 40th Annual Latin American & Caribbean Festival!
The event features well-known Latin American musicians, authentic artists and craft makers, delicious Latin American and Caribbean cuisine, traditional dance performances, and activities for children. Admission is free! The festival is the largest gathering of the Latin American and Latinx communities in Western Pennsylvania, attracting more than 3,000 students, community members, and local businesses.

OIS Symposium

The Symposium is open to all department administrators, faculty, and staff who work with OIS.  This year’s Symposium will cover topics including:  green card options and policies, employment options in academia, #YouAreWelcomeHere, and more.

Click here for more information.

Scholar Orientation

Attendance at orientation is required for all new J-1 scholars and interns. Scholars and interns will learn basic immigration regulations relevant to their status, and general information for adjustment to Pittsburgh and the surrounding community, and will also receive informational packets for future reference during their stay. Please bring passport, visa, I-94 and DS-2019 with you to the orientation.

Neighborhood Flea

Neighborhood Flea is a vibrant, pop up urban marketplace offering an inspired shopping experience in Pittsburgh's Strip District.  For more information, visit the Neighborhood Flea website.

Money Moves: Understanding Credit

Credit. What is that? How does it work? Why is it important?

Credit is the ability to borrow money or access goods or services with the understanding that you'll repay later. Join the Financial Wellness Program to learn the answers to these questions and understand consumer credit.

Scholar Orientation

Attendance at orientation is required for all new J-1 scholars and interns. Scholars and interns will learn basic immigration regulations relevant to their status, and general information for adjustment to Pittsburgh and the surrounding community, and will also receive informational packets for future reference during their stay. Please bring passport, visa, I-94 and DS-2019 with you to the orientation.