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Office of Parent and Family Resources 10 Places Your First-Year Student Should Visit Safety Health and Wellness On-Campus Living Off-Campus Living Campus Life Outside the Classroom Curriculum: Developing the whole student Academic Resources Financial Information Career Resources Technology Resources Study Abroad Privacy Laws Student Code of Conduct mark hager DESIGN michael fahler AD DESIGN Connect: facebook.com/UniversityParent twitter.com/4collegeparents © 2014 UniversityParent 2 University of Pittsburgh | Resources Must-have knowledge to navigate your way 20 | Campus Map 33 | Frequently Asked Questions 40 | Pitt Area Resources www.universityparent.com/pitt 3 PITT GUIDE PITT GUIDE Welcome to Pitt! Letter from the Vice Provost and Dean of Students Dear Parents and Families: We are delighted that your student has chosen to attend one of the great universities in America—the University of Pittsburgh. This is an exciting time not only for your student, but also for your entire family as you embark together on what we hope will be a wonderful journey during the next several years. The Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Parent and Family Resources are here to assist you on the journey. Our aim is to provide the best collegiate experience in the world for our students by supporting their academic endeavors in the classroom with an incredible array of programs and services outside the classroom. We are committed to helping to support your student in the best possible way by providing you with the best possible information and resources. All of our Student Affairs programs and activities are part of a Universitywide initiative designed to educate the whole student called the Outside the Classroom Curriculum. I encourage you to take advantage of the Panther Parents Association so that you will receive our electronic newsletters and other correspondence. Please visit the parents Web site at parents.pitt.edu and participate in New Student Orientation in late August and Family Weekend on September 19-21, 2014. Once again, we welcome your family to the Pitt family and look forward to seeing you on campus. Hail to Pitt! Kathy Humphrey, Vice Provost and Dean of Students We have created opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and develop in many important areas, such as leadership, service, and global and cultural awareness. We have programs that are designed to help students gain a better sense of who they are and what they want to become, as well as programs to help students maintain wellness through a healthy lifestyle. 4 University of Pittsburgh www.universityparent.com/pitt 5 PITT GUIDE PITT GUIDE PPA benefits are free to parents and include: Office of Parent and Family Resources At the University of Pittsburgh, we share a common goal with parents and families: supporting the success of our students! We value the role that parents and families play in the collegiate experience, and we are here to assist in any way we can. The Office of Parent and Family Resources provides easy access to valuable resources through our Web site (www. parents.pitt.edu), this parent handbook, newsletters, and special events. The department provides opportunities for parents to connect with each other throughout the year at events such as New Student Orientation, local and regional events, and Family Weekend which is scheduled for September 19-21, 2014. For more information visit www.familyweekend.pitt.edu. For additional information about Parent and Family Programs please contact us at parents@pitt.edu. 6 Parent and Family Liaison Most importantly, we are here if you need assistance resolving an issue or crisis. Please contact us at 412-624-8548 or parents@pitt.edu, and we will do everything we can to help your student have the best collegiate experience in the world! Panther Parents Association As the parent or guardian of a Pitt student, you are automatically a member of the Panther Parents Association (PPA). • Electronic newsletter five times per year • Dedicated parent Web site (www.parents.pitt.edu) • Dedicated e-mail account (parents@pitt.edu) • Dedicated phone line 412-624-8548 • Orientation programming • Printed and electronic handbook • Webinars • Assistance from the Parent and Family Liaison • Panther Parents Association Facebook page Panther Parent Ambassadors If you would like to step up your role in helping the University of Pittsburgh Office of Parent and Family Resources, please consider a new leadership opportunity —the Panther Parent Ambassadors. This group of parents or guardians will focus on assisting and enhancing programs and resources for Pitt parents and students. Ambassadors may participate in programs such as local and regional Freshmen Summer Sendoffs, New Student and Parent Orientation and Family Weekend. Current Parent Ambassadors may write articles for the Panther Connections newsletter, serve as resource parents for their regions, and work with local and regional Pitt Alumni Clubs to promote good will, student support, and Pitt pride. Member registration fees offset the costs of promotional items and Parent Ambassador social activities. Thank you for considering this service in support of all Pitt parents, students, and the University. To register, please go to www.parents.pitt.edu and click on the Ambassador link or contact us at 412-624-8548 or parents@pitt.edu. Resource Links Our Parent and Family Web site contains links that will provide you with excellent information on the Pitt experience. Please visit www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/parents _links regarding visiting campus and the City of Pittsburgh; campus maps, parking information and transportation; admissions and financial matters; New and Transfer Student Orientation and the First-Year Experience; various academic resources; student involvement opportunities; career planning and placement; health and wellness; and, safety. Other helpful resource links include: Academic Calendar: www.provost.pitt. edu/information-on/calendar.html Save the Date! Family Weekend is September 19-21, 2014 www.familyweekend.pitt.edu University “Find People” and Departmental Phone listings: http://find.pitt.edu The PPA is a collaborative initiative between parents of current Pitt students and the University designed to: • Keep parents informed and educated about available resources. • Provide opportunities to meet and interact with other Pitt parents. • Promote and support University programs. University of Pittsburgh www.universityparent.com/pitt 7 PITT GUIDE PITT GUIDE The Hillman Library It seems obvious that your student should know where the library is, but some students never take advantage of this resource. Now that students can do so much research online, they don’t head to the library as often. Encourage your student to check out what the Hillman Library on Forbes Avenue has to offer. In addition to the books on the shelves and electronic resources, the library offers quiet places to study, movies and magazines, group study rooms, computers, the Cup and Chaucer Cafe, and great research help. 1 The nearest computer center or lab Students have probably brought their own computer to school, and possibly a printer as well. If they don’t have a printer, they will want to locate one of Pitt’s six computer labs early so that they can print their papers. However, even if they have both computer and printer, they should know where they need to go in an emergency. If their printer is out of toner the morning that the paper is due, they can remedy the issue by visiting one of the labs. For more information on Self-service printing stations and computer service locations, visit www.technology.pitt.edu. 2 3 Panther Central 10 Places Your First-Year Student Should Visit (Adapted with permission from a publication from www.collegeparentcentral.com) One of the truths of college parenting is that we worry about our college students. We may worry a lot, or we may worry only a little. We worry about our students’ health and safety, their ability to make friends, to make wise decisions and choices, to learn and get good grades, to find their way around, to have fun and to be fulfilled. One of the things that can overwhelm new college students is finding their way around a new campus. Obviously, this is even more challenging at a large university where campus may feel unfamiliar and strange at first. 8 Panther Central is the go-to place for all the essentials of daily living, from transportation to housing to finding a good meal. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, this office is the place to go if your students get locked out of their room, lose their student IDs, need to find a bus home during the break or want to make changes to their meal plan. The office is located in Towers Lobby or they can be reached by calling 412-648-1100. Remind the new college student to get a good campus map and to spend some time looking at it. They can find one online at www.tour.pitt.edu. Once students arrive on campus, they can spend some time getting to know their new surroundings. An unhurried walk around the campus with some of their new friends will help them locate important buildings and also provide an opportunity to get to know other students. They will want to find their classroom buildings and a few other important locations. Here are 10 locations that every student should find early in their college career. Becoming familiar with these locations – and visiting them often – will help them get off to a good start and be prepared for possible needs in the future. University of Pittsburgh The Academic Resource Center (ARC), Math Assistance Center and The Writing Center There is no doubt that Pitt has some of the best and brightest students in the country. However, many of our students may need some help with class work at some point in their college career. Finding out what services are offered, how to sign up and how much advance notice is needed will help them to be prepared. Students can get help with writing assignments, speaking assignments, specific course tutoring, or study materials. The ARC is located in G-1 Gardner Steel Conference Center and the MAC and Writing Centers are located on the second floor of the O’Hara Student Center. 4 www.universityparent.com/pitt 9 PITT GUIDE PITT GUIDE The Wellness Center - Student Health Service (SHS) and the University Counseling Center (UCC) We hope that students will stay healthy throughout their college career. However, when those health issues arise – either major or minor – the Student Health Service (SHS) is the place to get help. Your student should locate SHS early, know the hours, know what is offered, and know whether to call ahead or drop in. With any luck, they will never need the services of SHS, but if they do, it will be reassuring to know how to get there. The SHS is located in Mark A. Nordenberg Hall, 111 University Place across from the University Store on Fifth. Starting college can be a very stressful and overwhelming time for students. The University Counseling Center (UCC) is available for all students whether they are currently in treatment or in need of a consultation. The UCC offers a variety of mental health services for students including assessment, counseling and psychotherapy (individual, group, and couples). The UCC also offers crises intervention, consultation, referrals and outreach services. Specialized services are offered in the Sexual Assault Services and Substance Abuse Services programs. The UCC is located in Mark A. Nordenberg Hall, 111 University Place across from the University Store on Fifth. 5 6 The Registrar’s Office 8 Located at 220 Thackeray Hall, the Registrar’s Office is the campus office that handles all issues related to grades and college transcripts. They also deal with dropping or adding classes, incomplete grades, and course registration. Your student should know where this office is located and when it is open. The William Pitt Union (WPU) and the O’Hara Student Center The student centers are ideal for students to become engaged in social life at school, meet friends, purchase tickets, see movies, hear speakers, watch shows, sign up for trips, and generally take a break from studying. The WPU houses many Student Affairs offices, student organizations and Nordy’s, a popular spot to “just hang out.” The O’Hara Student Center houses the Writing and Math Centers, a quiet study lounge, and serves as a venue for campus events and programs including guest speakers, live performers, and special events. Encourage your student to check out what is offered and to take advantage of their services. 9 First-Year Experience (FYE) The Office of First-Year Experience provides new, commuter, and transfer students with social and educational opportunities in the residence halls and throughout campus to help them get connected. The Office of Student Life has more than 350 student organizations that students can join and lead (a listing can be found at sorc.pitt.edu). Career Development and Placement Assistance (CDPA) This office, located on the 2nd floor of the WPU, helps with such topics as choosing a major, investigating graduate schools, building resumes, interviewing, finding and obtaining employment, job shadowing and more. They also offer FutureLinks, a comprehensive career management system as well as several on-campus job fairs for summer employment, jobs, internships and full-time employment. Your student should locate and visit this office early to establish a relationship with their career consultant. Students will need to polish these abilities long before their senior year. 10 Fitness Facilities The Department of Intramurals and Recreation provides many fitness services to students, faculty and staff. With three supervised fitness centers and eleven 24hour residence hall fitness rooms, opportunities to exercise are always available. Students are given exclusive access to a wide variety of structured fitness programs including group exercise, personal training, fitness assessments and exercise prescriptions. From the experienced fitness enthusiast to the recreational novice, students will be able to find something to fulfill their fitness needs. 7 10 University of Pittsburgh www.universityparent.com/pitt 11 PITT GUIDE PITT GUIDE Health and Wellness Student Health Service (SHS) Safety The University of Pittsburgh goes to great lengths to make sure students, staff, faculty, and guests are protected and understand the systems that are in place to make the environment and collegiate experience as safe as possible. The Pitt Police play an active role in our New Student Orientation programs to inform students about resources that will help keep them safe and what to do in an emergency. Students are encouraged to enter the Pitt Police emergency number, 412-624-2121, into their cell phones under speed dial #9 or in their contact list in case it is ever needed. Students should also sign up for Pitt’s Emergency Notification System 12 (ENS) to receive any urgent messages on their cell phones or via e-mail. Students may add parents and families to the ENS system, too. Please see the below ENS link for details and instructions on how to subscribe. The Pitt Police Web site includes videos on how to stay safe. Please encourage your student to view these and other important information on the Pitt Police Web site. Here are a few important safety links: Pitt Police: www.police.pitt.edu (ENS) Emergency Notification System: www.technology.pitt.edu/portal/ emergency/emergency-notification.html Residence Hall Safety: pc.pitt. edu/housing/safety.php Safe Rider: pc.pitt.edu/ transportation/saferider.html University of Pittsburgh (studenthealth.pitt.edu) is a primary care facility that features a comprehensive health care clinic, includes a pharmacy and health education program, and is staffed by medical doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, health educators, and other health care professionals. The SHS is fully accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, which supports our commitment to quality. As a provision of the student wellness fee the SHS provides an array of primary care medical services to all Pitt students free of charge. These include but are not limited to women’s gynecological services, men’s health, physical therapy and nutritional counseling. The SHS has extended hours of operation six days per week and is conveniently located in Mark A. Nordenberg Hall, 111 University Place. Call 412-383-1800 to schedule an appointment. In an emergency, please call Pitt Police at 412-624-2121. The University Counseling Center (UCC) (studentaffairs.pitt.edu/cchome) provides comprehensive and confidential personal and academic counseling to Pitt students. Staffed by psychologists, www.universityparent.com/pitt counselors, social workers, psychiatrists, and doctoral interns; the counseling center provides individual and group counseling for a variety of conditions including ADHD/ADD, depression, drug and alcohol issues, anxiety, grief/loss, sexual abuse, trauma recovery, and more. The counseling center has day and evening hours by appointment and is located in the Mark A. Nordenberg Hall, 111 University Place. Please call 412-648-7930 for more information. After hours and on weekends for emergencies, students are encouraged to call the Campus Police to reach the counselor-on-call: 412-624-2121 The Office of Disability Resources and Services (DRS) (drs.pitt.edu) provides reasonable accommodations for academically qualified students with disabilities. A reasonable academic accommodation is a modification or adjustment that allows an individual to gain equal access and/or have equal opportunity to participate in the University’s courses, services, activities and use of the facilities. DRS is located on the first floor of the William Pitt Union and they can be contacted at 412-648-7890. 13 PITT GUIDE PITT GUIDE Off-Campus Living On-Campus Living Living on campus is a great way for students to connect and get the most out their Pitt experience! Pitt offers a variety of on-campus living options and provides a housing guarantee for most students through their first three years at Pitt. Students sign up for their housing through Panther Central on the my.pitt portal. (my.pitt.edu). All questions about housing options, including residence halls and living learning communities, roommate preferences, and meal plan selection will be handled through Panther Central (pc. pitt.edu). Panther Central is accessible 24 hours a day at 412-648-1100. Once students have their room assignments, the Office of Residence Life (reslife.pitt.edu) provides opportunities to get connected to campus, meet new friends and connect with other residents in the hall, opportunities for personal growth, upholding community standards and a safe environment, and involvement in Pitt and the greater Pittsburgh community. A Resident Assistant will be on the floor 14 to help welcome your student to Pitt and get his/her college career off to a great start! RAs serve as a great resource and promote social and educational events to help students get connected to campus from the moment they arrive! RAs are also a great resource any time your first-year student has questions. Both Panther Central and Residence Life welcome you and your student to Pitt and are excited to get the year started! Hail to Pitt! Panther Central Panther Central, located in the main lobby of the Litchfield Towers, is every student’s go-to place for all of the essentials of daily living at Pitt. Panther Central is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and handles housing, dining, student ID cards (Panther Cards), and maintains a variety of amenities associated with these features. Pitt is committed to providing an incredible experience for students who choose to commute to campus through the Office of Commuter Student Programs (commuter.pitt.edu). This office sponsors a variety of opportunities for first-year commuter students to become fully engaged in the Pitt experience through Commuter Pods (small communities of commuter students), meet-ups to attend large popular events on campus, and programming specifically designed to meet the unique needs of a first-year commuter student. Commuter Day, a required program for all first-year commuter students, provides students with an opportunity to get connected to each other prior to the start of classes. The office also provides services for transfer and upper-class commuter students, including a weekly newsletter that keeps commuters informed about what is happening on campus and around the city. The Commuter Student Lounge in the William Pitt Union is a place commuter students can call “home” on campus, become involved in activities, and meet other commuter students. The lounge offers comfortable seating, a microwave, sink, and free coffee and tea for commuter students. Off-Campus Living (OCL) (ocl.pitt.edu) provides students who choose to live off-campus with necessary information and tools they will need to make educated decisions on their housing options. OCL provides resources such as a renter’s guide, apartment listings, neighborhood descriptions, and a roommate and subletting service. If you or your student have questions about housing options or meal plans, needs a student ID card or wants to purchase a ticket for the buses home for the holidays, visit Panther Central in person, online at pc.pitt.edu or call 412648-1100 to speak to a representative. University of Pittsburgh www.universityparent.com/pitt 15 PITT GUIDE PITT GUIDE Campus Life 16 Outside the Classroom Curriculum: First-Year Experience (FYE) PITT ARTS The Office of First-Year Experience (FYE) strives to provide new, commuter, and transfer students with a variety of experiences to assist with their transition, both before and after they arrive on campus. FYE programs are designed to help students get connected, engage in activities outside the classroom, and build relationships with their peers, faculty, and staff. In addition, FYE strives to connect parents and families through many of the programs and events held over the summer, during New Student Orientation and beyond. FYE is housed in the Office of Student Life but is a collaboration between Student Life, Residence Life, Commuter Student Programs and Transfer Student Programs, in an effort to reach all first-year students in and outside of the residence halls. You can check out FYE at fye.pitt.edu or visit room 119 of the William Pitt Union. PITT ARTS, (pittarts.pitt.edu), has been connecting University of Pittsburgh Oakland campus students to the cultural life of Pittsburgh since it was founded in 1997. PITT ARTS sponsors over 110 free student outings for Pitt undergraduates each year, including trips to the symphony, opera, ballet, gallery and museum exhibits, hands-on workshops, jazz concerts, independent films, and much more. The program also provides on-campus art experiences, free museum visits for Pitt students, as well as discounted cultural opportunities for staff, faculty, undergraduate and graduate students. PITT ARTS engages more than 50,000 Pitt students, including repeaters, every single year, and is an active partner in the Outside the Classroom Curriculum. University of Pittsburgh Developing the whole student The Outside the Classroom Curriculum (OCC) provides Pitt students with an incredible array of programs, activities, services, and events that help students connect to each other and the University, assist students in developing skills and attributes that are absolutely necessary for success in today’s marketplace, and help students grow as unique individuals. development, and receptions with campus leaders. Upon graduation, students who successfully complete the OCC will receive a green cord of distinction and be able to confidently articulate and demonstrate tangible accomplishments to graduate schools, professional schools, and prospective employers. There are 10 goal areas in OCC in which students should experience growth. They are: • Leadership Development Students who complete the University’s Outside the Classroom Curriculum (OCC) are eligible to receive a PittAdvantage grant of up to $1,500 to cover expenses associated with unpaid internships or study abroad experiences. • Career Preparation In addition, students who complete the requirements of the OCC program, will be eligible to be inducted into a prestigious honor society, an elite group of students who will enjoy invitations to special events with employers, continued leadership • Pitt Pride www.universityparent.com/pitt • Communication Skills • Global and Cultural Awareness • Sense of Self • Service to Others • Wellness • Appreciation of the Arts • Initiative and Drive 17 PITT GUIDE PITT GUIDE Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Advising Center 201 Thackeray Hall 412-624-6444 Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Academic Resource Center (ARC) G01 Gardner Steel Conference Center 412-648-7920 Math Assistance Center Academic Resources Pitt has many excellent resources to help students achieve academically, and many of these resources can be found on the list of links on the Parent Web site at parents.pitt.edu. One of the most important things your student should do is work closely with an academic advisor within their school who will guide them through their first year here at Pitt. After the student selects a major, he or she is then assigned a department-specific advisor who will provide insight within that department. If a student takes on multiple majors/ minors, he or she will have multiple advisors to see that all of the requirements for each program are satisfied. There are many academic resource programs in place on campus for those students requiring some additional support in their studies. First and foremost, students should take advantage of their professors’ office hours, which are at least four hours each week outside of class time. Students requiring more specific assistance should seek out a personal tutor from the Academic Resource Center (ARC). The ARC provides one-on-one 18 peer tutoring as well as workshops focused on developing active study habits, note-taking skills, test preparation, reading strategies, time management, and planning for midterms and final exams. 215 O’Hara Student Center 412-624-8375 College of Business Administration Academic Advising 2600 Sennott Square 412-383-8811 College of General Studies School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 4022 Forbes Tower 412-383-6565 Swanson School of Engineering 152 Benedum Hall 412-624-9825 School of Information Sciences 504 Information Sciences Building 412-624-5143 Writing Center 317B O’Hara Student Center 412-624-6556 School of Nursing 239 Victoria Building 412-624-4586 Fourth Floor, Cathedral of Learning 412-624-6600 Pitt also has the Math Assistance Center, the Writing Center, and a physics and chemistry “fishbowl,” where upperclassmen and graduate students are stationed for answering subject-specific questions. 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LAW E3 IroquoisBuilding • FrickFineArtsBuilding ...........................................FKART F3 ....................................................................SALK B3 UPMCPresbyterian .................................................PRESB C3 .............................................JUC G2 GSCC SalkHall BouquetGardens BQGRS E4 BellefieldHall.................................................... ..........................................................BELLH G2 JewishUniversityCenter GardnerSteelConferenceCenter ............................. D2 • ScaifeHall ................................................................SCAIF C3 ......................................KAU C4 (residence halls A–J) UPMCPresbyterianSouthTower ........................ PRESB-S C3 BellefieldPresbyterianChurch ................................PRES D3 KaufmannMedicalBuilding HeinzMemorialChapel ............................................HEINZ F2 SchenleyParkPublicHealth ................................................................... G4 • LangleyHall .............................................................LANGY E1 BrackenridgeHall(residence hall, ........................... BRACK E3 ...........................................................PUBHL D3 BellefieldTowers ......................................................BELLT F1 HillBuilding ................................................................ HILL SchenleyPlaza C4 .................................................................. F3 abbreviation for Barco Law Building) Cat, The Pitt Shop, Parking Office) (Crabtree and Parran Halls) •Copy BenedumHall ........................................................ BENDM D3 LAW(map • HillmanLibrary .......................................................HLMAN E3 SennottSquare ....................................................... SENSQ D4 LawrenceHall..........................................................LAWRN E3 BruceHall(residence hall) ....................................... BRUCE E3 RandBuilding ............................................................ RAND G1 ThomasE.StarzlBiomedical HiltonGardenInn ...................................................HILTON Soldiers&SailorsMemorialHall&Museum. C4 ....... SOSAM D2 LearningResearchand Building 5 ................................................................ BLDG5 C2 RuskinHall ............................................................. RUSKN F1 ScienceTower(Tower1)and HolidayInn ............................................................. E1 SRCC D2 DevelopmentCenter ...............................................LRDC C2 HOLDY SpaceResearchCoordinationCenter....................... • CarnegieLibraryofPittsburgh, RyanCatholicNewmanCenter ............................... CATHO F1 BiomedicalScienceTower2 ................................BSTWR B3 HollandHall(residence hall) ..................................... HOLLD E3 • StephenFosterMemorial ........................................STEPH F2 LitchfieldTowers ................................................... TOWRS D3 CarnegieMuseumsofPittsburgh ....................... CARNG G3 (The Oratory) map BiomedicalScienceTower3 .....................................BST3 C4 • InformationSciencesBuilding ....................................... IS SutherlandHall(residence F1 hall)off .............................. .SUTHD B1 (residence halls A, B, C) • CathedralofLearning ...................................................CL F2 St.PaulCathedral ....................................................SPAUL G1 The(University)BookCenter ................................... IroquoisBuilding ..................................................... D4 .................................... THACK D2 ...................................................... LOEFF D4 IROQU• ThackerayHall(registration) CATHO(map abbreviation for Ryan Catholic Newman Center) BOOK E3 LoefflerBuilding SalkHall ....................................................................SALK B3 ThawHall ..................................................................THAW D2 BouquetGardens.................................................... E4 LogCabin JewishUniversityCenter .............................................JUC G2 ................................................................. LOGCB F2 CenterforBioengineeringoff map ........................... CNBIO BQGRS B4 • ScaifeHall ................................................................SCAIF C3 • ThomasDetreHalloftheWestern (residence halls A–J) .......................................CSMR B4 KaufmannMedicalBuilding ......................................KAU C4 LothropHall(residence hall) .....................................LOTHP C3 CenterforSportsMedicine ...............................TDH C2 SchenleyPark ................................................................... G4 .........................................LUC G2 andRehabilitation off map BrackenridgeHall(residence hall, ........................... BRACK E3 LutheranUniversityCenter • LangleyHall .............................................................LANGY E1PsychiatricInstituteandClinic TOWRS(map abbreviation for Litchfield Towers) SchenleyPlaza .................................................................. F3 Magee-WomensHospitaloff mapfor ...........................MAGEE CharlesL.CostSportsCenter ...................................COST A1 Copy Cat, The Pitt Shop, Parking Office) LAW(map abbreviation Barco Law Building) B4 TreesHall(athletic facilities) ......................................TREES A2 SennottSquare ....................................................... SENSQ D4 Hall...........................................NORD D3 CHDEV(map abbreviation for University Child BruceHall(residence hall) ....................................... BRUCE E3 Mark A. Nordenberg LawrenceHall..........................................................LAWRN E3 UniversityCenter(UPMC) ..........................................UCTR E1 McCormickHall(residence hall) ............................. MCCOR E3 Development Center) Soldiers&SailorsMemorialHall&Museum. ....... SOSAM D2 Building 5 ................................................................ BLDG5 C2 LearningResearchand UniversityChildDevelopmentCenter MedicalArtsBuilding .............................................MDART D3 ChevronScienceCenter ......................................... CHVRN D1 SpaceResearchCoordinationCenter....................... SRCC D2 • CarnegieLibraryofPittsburgh, DevelopmentCenter ...............................................LRDC C2 off map .................................................................. CHDEV G1 Health Service) ................................................... TOWRS D3 ClappHall ................................................................CLAPP F1 • StephenFosterMemorial........................................STEPH F2 CarnegieMuseumsofPittsburgh ....................... CARNG G3 (StudentLitchfieldTowers UniversityClub ....................................................... UCLUB D2 MellonInstitute ........................................................MELLI F1 CommunityofReconciliationBuilding .........................CR F1 SutherlandHall(residence hall) .............................. .SUTHD B1 • CathedralofLearning ...................................................CL F2 (residence halls A,Center) B, C) UniversityPublicSafetyBuildingoff map ................UPSB C4 (Pittsburgh Supercomputing CraigHall ................................................................. CRAIG G1 • ThackerayHall(registration) .................................... THACK D2 CATHO(map abbreviation for Ryan Catholic Newman Center) LoefflerBuilding ...................................................... LOEFF D4 UniversityTechnology MelwoodMaintenanceBuilding CraigSquare........................................................... CRGSQ G2 ThawHall ..................................................................THAW D2 CenterforBioengineeringoff map ........................... CNBIO B4 ................................................................. DevelopmentCenter ............................................... UTDC G1 off mapLogCabin ................................................................. MELWD G1 LOGCB F2 CrawfordHall .........................................................CRAWF E1 • ThomasDetreHalloftheWestern CenterforSportsMedicine .......................................CSMR B4 LothropHall(residence hall) .....................................LOTHP C3 VAPittsburghHealthcareSystem— • MervisHall .............................................................MERVS F4 DarraghStreetApartmentComplex ......................... DSAC A3 PsychiatricInstituteandClinic ...............................TDH C2 andRehabilitation off map LutheranUniversityCenter .........................................LUC G2 UniversityDriveDivision ............................................. VA B1 • UPMCMontefiore .....................................................MONF B4 • EberlyHall ...............................................................EBERL D1 TOWRS(map abbreviation for Litchfield Towers) VALE(map abbreviation for Parkvale Building) CharlesL.CostSportsCenter ...................................COST A1 • MusicBuilding Magee-WomensHospitaloff map ...........................MAGEE B4 ........................................................MUSIC F1 EngineeringAuditorium ......................................... ENGUD D2 TreesHall(athletic facilities) ......................................TREES A2 VandeGraaffBuilding ............................................VNGRF D2 CHDEV(map off abbreviation for University Child Mark A. Nordenberg Hall...........................................NORD D3 O’HaraStudentCenter ................................................ OSC D2 EurekaBuilding map ...........................................EURKA C4 .......................................................VICTO C4 UniversityCenter(UPMC) ..........................................UCTR E1 • OldEngineeringHall .....................................................OEH D2 MCCOR• VictoriaBuilding EyeandEarInstitute .................................................... EEI C3 Development Center) McCormickHall(residence hall) ............................. E3 WebsterHall ...........................................................WEBSR F1 UniversityChildDevelopmentCenter (3501 Forbes Avenue) ...................... OXFRD C4 FalkMedicalBuilding ............................................. FALKC CHVRN C3 ChevronScienceCenter ......................................... D1 OxfordBuilding MedicalArtsBuilding .............................................MDART D3 • WesleyW.PosvarHall .............................................WWPH E4 hall)Service) .....................................PANTH B2 FalkSchool .............................................................. FALKS C1 off map .................................................................. CHDEV G1 ClappHall ................................................................CLAPP F1 PantherHall(residence (Student Health WesternPsychiatricInstituteandClinic PLAZA G1 FirstBaptistChurch ................................................BAPST F1 ....................................................... UCLUB D2 CommunityofReconciliationBuilding .........................CR F1 Park Plaza................................................................. MellonInstitute ........................................................MELLI F1(see Thomas UniversityClub Detre Hall) (United Campus Ministry) ....................................................... VALE D4 UniversityPublicSafetyBuildingoff map ................UPSB C4 CraigHall ................................................................. CRAIG G1 ParkvaleBuilding (Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center) WilliamPittUnion .......................................................WPU E3 FitzgeraldFieldHouse ............................................ FHOUS A2 PAVLN(map abbreviation for Forbes Pavilion) UniversityTechnology CraigSquare........................................................... CRGSQ G2 MelwoodMaintenanceBuilding ForbesCraigApartments ....................................... FBCRG G2 PennsylvaniaHall(residence hall) ............................ PAHLL C2 DevelopmentCenter ............................................... UTDC G1 CrawfordHall .........................................................CRAWF E1 off map ................................................................. MELWD G1 Parking Handicap Parking ForbesOaklandBuildingoff map ............................ FOBLD B4 TheJohnM.andGertrudeE. VAPittsburghHealthcareSystem— DarraghStreetApartmentComplex ......................... DSAC A3 • MervisHall .............................................................MERVS F4 PetersenEventsCenter ........................................ PCNTR B2 Metered Parking • Library in Building UniversityDriveDivision ............................................. VA B1 N F U O IR E T B F R T Q PU U E DM O EN T 'H A KY T AI C EN LL K IC A FR B E O E U B N . 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B E B W HE N M I W L L SC S O B O U O U D AW N LE U D L O R D A E B A . T A V L V V R . N N E D R K N A H STEP EY D R O E O E AR T .A EP T V T U FK A Y T N L M T E E N V Y V O S E A S . H K L N Y E NL C A O T . N V E CH S A N Y S N A H R N E N EXT. DR. A R N U I STEP D A E N K Y ENLE SCH B O UN P T E S N E . AV T K A B E S .V E L D I E U E F N LL E PO S S I V E C . EXT DR. S T . A U SI Y ENLE SCH T PS R MU E . AV E T SIC MU DITHRID S .E S T . G L D I E E F L L B E AR T BA SOUTH S T. FK U L D I E E F L L B E TITHRIDGE S T R E ED R L D I E E F L L B E UTDC SOUTH A R BA T PS C R A I G UTDC S T R E E T D 20 N . S O U T H C R A I G B O UN N . SPAUL SPAUL S O U T H T Campus Map E I PITT GUIDE PITT GUIDE A 21 PITT GUIDE PITT GUIDE Financial Information Parents and students have many questions about financial aid, making payments, adding funds to a Panther Card, and possibly getting a student a job. Here are the best ways to get information you need and have your questions answered. Student Employment There are three different types of employment that a student can obtain: a federal work-study grant, a student employment position, and an off-campus job. • Questions about financial aid should be directed to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (www. oafa.pitt.edu) or 412-624-7488. Information about student accounts and payment of tuition and fees can be found online at the Student Payment Center (www.payments.pitt.edu). There are no paper bills at Pitt. To access a step-by-step checklist and to view a comprehensive payment tutorial, please go to the above Web site. Loading a student’s Panther Card (student ID) with funds is a convenient alternative to carrying cash. Panther Funds are accepted for food, beverages, merchandise, and services on and off campus. For more information, visit www.pc.pitt.edu/card 22 Students who are eligible for the Federal Work-Study Program are notified of their award as part of their financial aid package. If they want to be employed through the program, they must sign the Student Acceptance form that is enclosed with their award letter and return it to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid in Alumni Hall. Students who accept this award will receive additional information or instructions over the summer. • The second type of student worker position on campus is the student employment position. These positions are funded by the hiring department, and a workstudy grant is not required. Many departments on campus hire students in a variety of capacities. • The third possibility for a part-time job is to approach the many retailers or restaurants in the immediate Oakland area. Hundreds of students are employed this way. University of Pittsburgh Career Resources The University of Pittsburgh is deeply committed to ensuring that each student has the resources needed to develop a career plan and the necessary support needed when it comes time to search for internships, apply to graduate or professional school, or pursue full-time career opportunities. Consultants in the Office of Career Development and Placement Assistance (CDPA) work closely with younger students to help them develop a career action plan, which could include assistance in choosing a major, learning how to build a network of professional contacts, and learning how to navigate a career fair. CDPA staff helps students to develop résumés and cover letters and provides assistance with interview preparation. CDPA offers an Internship Guarantee to help University of Pittsburgh students gain a competitive edge and prepare www.universityparent.com/pitt for life after graduation. This program includes an initiative that guarantees every undergraduate student who participates in CDPA’s Internship Prep Program the opportunity for an internship or experiential learning opportunity. In addition to encouraging your student to take advantage of this preparatory program, CDPA welcomes your assistance in identifying opportunities to recruit Pitt interns. Please visit the CDPA Web site studentaffairs.pitt.edu/ CDPA/careerform or call 412-383-4473 to speak with an internship specialist. Employment Specialists in the Office of Career Development and Placement Assistance (CDPA) work closely with recruiters from all sectors, including public corporations, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government entities, to help Pitt students pursuing careers in any field find employment opportunities. CDPA sponsors an on-campus career fair in the fall and spring, on-campus interview sessions, and much more. We encourage you to stay engaged in your student’s career exploration by visiting the CDPA Web site at careers.pitt.edu. 23 PITT GUIDE Future Links The first step in finding a student employment position is to seek out jobs posted on the FutureLinks Webbased job posting system. To access FutureLinks, log in to the Pitt portal at my.pitt.edu, and click on the FutureLinks link on the right side of the page. When searching, simply select Student Employment (On Campus) positions. Should you choose to look outside the University for a part-time position, be aware that FutureLinks also contains jobs in Oakland and surrounding areas. PITT GUIDE and government agencies will be present to discuss job opportunities and network with Pitt students. Majors & Minors Expo: October 2014 William Pitt Union Main Floor Meet with representatives from academic departments across campus to gather great information about majors, minors, and various career fields. Key Events Your Student Should Attend In 2011 and 2012, U.S. News & World Report ranked Pitt among the Top 10 National Universities in Percentage of Graduating Seniors with Internship Experience. Fall Career Fair: September 24, 2014 William Pitt Union Representatives from over 200 employers looking to fill full-and part-time positions will attend the 2014 Fall Career Fair. Recruiters from nonprofits, corporations, In 2012 and 2013, University of Pittsburgh Career Development and Placement Assistance ranked in the Top 20 Career Services offices in the nation by The Princeton Review. Technology Resources Student Technology Resources from Computing Services and Systems Development (CSSD) We’re with you 24/7. Visit technology.pitt. edu to learn more about our services. Like us on facebook.com/pittcssd or follow us on Twitter @pittcssd. My Pitt: Tuition, Bills, and Grades Explore My Pitt (my.pitt.edu) where students can read e-mail, print a class schedule, check grades, register for classes, pay a tuition bill, download software, and more. 24/7 Help The Technology Help Desk is open 24/7, everyday. Call 412-624-HELP [4357], e-mail helpdesk@pitt.edu, or chat online at technology.pitt.edu. Technical Support for Students Technical consultants provide hands-on computer support to students. Service is available by appointment or at two convenient walk-in locations: the Towers Lobby and the University Store on Fifth. 24 University of Pittsburgh www.universityparent.com/pitt Software CSSD provides a broad selection of software to students at little or no cost, including Microsoft Office, anti-virus tools, and laptop security software. Be sure to browse available titles at technology.pitt.edu before arriving on campus. Students can also download software online at My Pitt (my.pitt.edu). Emergency Notification Service (ENS) ENS will be used to communicate with subscribers through voice, text, and e-mail messages, as deemed appropriate in the event of an emergency. Students can subscribe at My Pitt (my.pitt.edu). Note: Students may include a parent’s contact information when subscribing to ENS. Safe Computing Computrace LoJack can help recover lost or stolen laptops. Symantec EndPoint Protection guards against viruses and spyware. Download these and other security tools at My Pitt (my.pitt.edu). 25 PITT GUIDE PITT GUIDE PittNet Network Link in with Lync Students can easily connect to PittNet, Pitt’s campus-wide highspeed network. Residence hall rooms feature both wired and wireless connections, so all your devices are covered. Wireless is also available in all classrooms and academic buildings. Students can use Microsoft Lync, a collaborative communications tool, to see if classmates are online, start a video chat, and share a screen to work together on a class project. Download Lync for free at My Pitt. Learn with Lynda Campus Computing Labs Students may use any of our six computing labs. We have Windows, Mac, and Linux workstations with more than 150 software programs. Some labs are open 24 hours, so students can work anytime. Students can even bring their own tablet or laptop, recharge a cell phone battery, or study with classmates while in the labs. Campus Printing Campus Printing enables students to send print jobs from any location to a central print queue and then stop by one of our many convenient print stations on campus to print it. Check technology. pitt.edu/print for location details! Make sure to download and install the printing client available through the Software Download Service at My Pitt (my.pitt.edu). Back it up with Box Students receive 50 GB of free cloud storage with Box (pitt.box.com) to make backing up files a snap. Box also makes it simple to share folders and collaborate on group projects. 26 Student can access online technology training 24/7 at lynda.pitt.edu. View thousands of training videos on topics such as Web design, animation, blogging, photography, video editing, and much more! Illegal File Sharing Sharing copyrighted music, movies, software, and other files on PittNet is illegal, and could result in penalties from the University Student Judicial System as well as legal action by the copyright owner. So don’t do it! Learn more at technology.pitt.edu/copyright. Study Abroad Pitt offers many opportunities for students to study abroad for a full term, year, summer, or spring break. The Study Abroad Office Web site (abroad.pitt. edu) provides a wealth of information about the opportunities that exist and the process students and parents go through to embark on these incredible journeys. Studying abroad requires careful planning, so if you think there is a possibility that your student may travel internationally, please begin the planning process early. Pitt has language and culture programs but also offers experiences designed for business and engineering majors as well. The Study Abroad Office provides many tips about traveling to a foreign country, such as advising about passports, managing health issues and disabilities and insurance requirements abroad. Acceptable Computing Access and Use University policy establishes restrictions regarding the access and use of University technology resources such as computers, computer systems, networks, services, storage, and e-mail. Students, faculty and staff are obligated to protect University computing systems from illegal or damaging actions. For details, please read Acceptable Computing Access and Use at technology.pitt.edu/security/ compliance/acceptable-use.html. University of Pittsburgh www.universityparent.com/pitt 27 PITT GUIDE PITT GUIDE Privacy Laws Two federal laws, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly known as FERPA, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly known as HIPAA, protect the privacy of students attending the University of Pittsburgh and place restrictions on who can receive information about a student. Under federal law, unlike during your student’s high school years, the rights of access and privacy in records belong primarily to the student rather than to the parents. Therefore, parents and guardians may have limited access to their student’s personal records unless the student grants permission for parents or guardians to receive such information. 28 Students may grant parents or guardians access to financial records by designating them as an “authorized payer” through PittPAY in the student portal system (my.pitt.edu > PittPAY Login > Authorized Payers). Students may grant parents or guardians access to academic and certain other University-maintained records by completing a Waiver to Release Educational Records form on the Office of the University Registrar’s Web site (registrar.pitt.edu/ferpa. html) and submitting the form to the appropriate records custodian. Students must grant parents written permission to receive confidential information about their student health records. Please visit studentaffairs.pitt.edu/shsreleaseinfo for more information. University of Pittsburgh Student Code of Conduct University of Pittsburgh students are required to abide by the Student Code of Conduct (studentaffairs.pitt. edu/studentconduct), which outlines nonacademic standards of conduct appropriate to the University in consonance with the educational goals of the University. The code shall apply to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who have matriculated at any of the campuses of the University of Pittsburgh. www.universityparent.com/pitt Complaints of violations of the code are filed with the Office of Student Conduct. Upon receipt of a properly filed complaint, the student conduct officer shall notify the accused student by e-mail and or mail that proceedings have been instituted. The letter directs the student to schedule a disciplinary conference with the student conduct officer, or his or her designee, within a specified amount of time. Failure to comply with this directive may result in the scheduling of a judicial hearing. A judicial hold will be placed on the student’s account and academic record until the complaint has been adjudicated. The judicial board shall conduct hearings, make findings of fact, recommend and impose disciplinary sanctions where appropriate, and provide due process for students while protecting the rights of all members of the University community. 29 PITT GUIDE PITT GUIDE is a commitment made by the University and is in accordance with federal, state, and or local laws and regulations. being cognizant of those University, school, and departmental regulations relevant to their programs of study. For information on University equal opportunity and affirmative action programs and complaint or grievance procedures, please contact the University of Pittsburgh; Office of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion; Carol W. Mohamed, Director (and Title IX, 504 and ADA Coordinator); 412 Bellefield Hall; 315 South Bellefield Avenue; Pittsburgh, PA 15260; 412-648-7860. Academic Integrity Students Rights and Responsibilities The University has a number of official policies affecting students. For complete and current text on all University policies, please see bc.pitt.edu/policies. The information that follows summarizes several key University-wide policies affecting undergraduate students, but students are also responsible for Parents and guardians will be notified in writing when a student admits to being responsible or is found to be responsible of an alcohol or drug infraction in the student judicial system. This does not include students who are sanctioned solely for being “knowingly present” during drug and/or alcohol violations. Parents are welcome to contact staff members in the Office of Residence Life, 412-648-1200, and the Office of Student Conduct, 412-648-7910, for more information. Before calling, it is suggested that parents or guardians contact their student first to determine if the parents’ or guardians’ assistance is required. Students also are asked to uphold the principles detailed in the Pitt Promise (studentaffairs.pitt.edu/pittpromise), including embracing the concept of a civil community, avoiding disruptive 30 Students have the responsibility to be honest and to conduct themselves in an ethical manner while pursuing academic studies. Students have the right to be treated by faculty in a fair and conscientious manner in accordance with the ethical standards generally recognized within the academic community (as well as those recognized within the profession). Should a student be accused of a breach of academic integrity or have questions regarding faculty responsibilities, procedural safeguards including provisions of due process, have been designed to protect student rights. These may be found in Guidelines on Academic Integrity: Student and Faculty Obligations and Hearing Procedures at www.provost.pitt.edu/info/ai1.html. behavior, supporting a culture of diversity, and working to leave the University a better place for future students. The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial or ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Further, the University will continue to take affirmative steps to support and advance these values consistent with the University’s mission. This policy applies to admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs and activities. This University of Pittsburgh www.universityparent.com/pitt 31 PITT GUIDE Student Judicial System The Office of Student Conduct provides the framework by which members of the University of Pittsburgh community may address alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct by University students. Student Conduct is a neutral body, taking neither the position of the complainant or the accused, but providing a fair process and education for both parties. Pitt Promise: A Commitment to Civility The University of Pittsburgh is committed to the advancement of learning and service to society. This is best accomplished in an atmosphere of mutual respect and civility, self-restraint, concern for others, and academic integrity. Students are asked to accept the obligation to live by these common values and commit themselves to principles of behavior that contribute to a civil campus environment and to support this behavior in others. The Pitt Promise is online at studentaffairs.pitt.edu/pittpromise. RESOURCES The Undergraduate Bulletin has detailed information about the University and its policies. Visit bulletins.pitt. edu/undergrad/index.html. This information is updated frequently. “The University of Pittsburgh is committed to the advancement of learning and service to society.” Frequently Asked Questions Q: When or how will my son or daughter receive a fall term bill? When will it be due? A: The University of Pittsburgh has an electronic billing process (eBill); there are no paper bills. eBills are posted in PittPAY once each month, generally just after the previous due date (which is generally the 17th of each month). Students must be registered for classes before the date eBills are posted to be included in that month’s billing or have an unpaid balance on their student account. For your convenience, the verified eBill and due date schedules for every term are posted on the message board in PittPAY (which is the first screen you see when you log in to PittPAY). Students receive an e-mail in their Pitt e-mail account each time a new eBill is posted in PittPAY. Parents can gain access to their students’ eBills by becoming an “Authorized Payer.” Please go to student-info.pitt.edu for instructions as to how your student can make you an authorized payer. Visit bc.pitt.edu/students for additional information about eBills, PittPAY, due dates, the optional payment plan, direct deposit, and more. 32 University of Pittsburgh www.universityparent.com/pitt 33 RESOURCES RESOURCES Q: What is the University Honors College like? A: The University of Pittsburgh’s Honors College is unlike many typical university honors programs. Here at Pitt there is no such thing as membership in the Honors College, and all undergraduate students are eligible to take advantage of its many opportunities. Some highlights include supplemental advising, research and community engagement fellowships, special events, honors housing, honors courses, and the Bachelor of Philosophy degree. Honors courses are more challenging and more demanding than regular courses, but they also tend to be more stimulating and provide more information than do regular courses. So, should a student take an honors course? The answer clearly depends on which student you are asking and whether they have a passion for the topic at hand. They should also consider what other courses and activities are scheduled for that semester and plan accordingly. In other words, students can consult with their advisor to determine whether to take honors courses, which ones, and when. Students who are interested in becoming involved in any aspect of the University Honors College should contact any of the Honors College advisors (honorscollege.pitt.edu/advising-staff). Q: When is Family Weekend? A: Family Weekend will occur on September 19-21, 2014. You can check out more information regarding this event at familyweekend.pitt.edu. Q: What kinds of internship opportunities are available at Pitt? A: Pitt offers many internship and cooperative education programs with a variety of companies both inside and outside the greater Pittsburgh area. The Office of Career Development and Placement Assistance helps students to find a suitable match with their interests. Advisors are a great place to start discussing the options. Many of these positions will even compensate student participants for their time—a great way to help pay for college expenses. By completing the Internship Preparation Program and related requirements, the Office of Career Development and Placement Assistance guarantees placement in at least one internship or other experiential learning opportunity during your undergraduate career. 34 University of Pittsburgh www.universityparent.com/pitt 35 RESOURCES RESOURCES Q: Does Pitt have opportunities for undergraduate research? A: As an internationally recognized institution for cutting-edge research, the University of Pittsburgh offers students many exciting opportunities to work alongside distinguished faculty who are leaders in their fields (undergraduateresearch.pitt.edu). Students interested in undergraduate research will have no problem finding a project any time of the year that fits their interests. Undergraduates can enrich their academic experience by participating in research as early as their freshman year. Students have access to groundbreaking research through the University’s medical school and UPMC medical complex. They also can explore research opportunities in the humanities and social sciences. Many research experiences are initiated merely by talking to professors and showing an interest in their fields. Professors also encourage students to volunteer in research labs, which often can lead to a paid position. Q: How easy is it to get home during the term and over breaks? A: There are many ways to travel home. First, the Pitt campus is very close to downtown Pittsburgh, so the Amtrak train station, Megabus and the Greyhound bus terminal are easily accessible. Pittsburgh International Airport is a 45-minute free bus ride away with a Pitt ID. Locally, students can ride the Port Authority of Allegheny County public transportation system free of charge with their Pitt IDs. For the Thanksgiving, winter, and spring recesses, the University of Pittsburgh offers the buses home for the holidays option to select destinations in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland and Washington, D.C. areas. Greatly reduced one-way and round-trip fares are available. See the “Buses Home for the Holidays” Web site (pc.pitt.edu/transportation/buseshome.html) for more information. Q: What are Living Learning Communities? A: Living Learning Communities (LLC) are residence halls where living and learning experiences extend beyond the classroom. Special programmatic efforts with academic and campus departments tie directly into the students’ academic major or interest. LLCs include housing opportunities for first-year and upperclass students in the following areas: First-Year Communities: 36 Upperclass Communities: • Emerging Leaders • Multicultural • Exploring Majors • Engineering • Health Sciences • ROTC • Appreciation of the Arts • Leadership • Global Village • Health Sciences • Healthy Living • Honors • Service to Others • ROTC • Honors • Engineering • Nursing • College of Business Administration (CBA) Selection into a LLC is done through an application process. For details, please go to http:// studentaffairs.pitt.edu/reslife/llc. University of Pittsburgh www.universityparent.com/pitt 37 RESOURCES RESOURCES Q: What do I do if my child has an IEP or a Section 504 plan? A: Once your student has been admitted to the University of Pittsburgh, he or she should follow these steps to register with Disability Resources and Services (DRS): 1. Submit documentation of his or her disability. He or she may deliver it in person to 140 William Pitt Union, fax it 412-624-3346, or mail it to the DRS office at: University of Pittsburgh Disability Resources and Services 140 William Pitt Union 3959 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Note: If your child submitted disability documentation as part of their application for admission to the University of Pittsburgh, please check to make sure that DRS has received a copy for his or her file. 2. Set up an appointment with the appropriate disability specialist for an initial review of your child’s documentation. At this meeting, the specialist will be able to discuss his or her documents, needs, and educational goals. 3. Meet with the disability specialist every term to review the effectiveness of services received, to update information, or to discuss changes in service. Q: What do I say to my son or daughter if he or she has experienced a traumatic event (e.g., unexpected death of a loved one, physical assault, etc.)? A: Listen to your child and normalize the feelings expressed—shock, fear, anxiety, confusion, anger, etc. Encourage your child to call the University Counseling Center 412-648-7930, and talk with a counselor. Counseling will help your child to deal with the feelings that are interfering with daily functioning. Q: I want to make a counseling appointment for my child but was told that I could not. Why not? A: Students are considered adults and are, therefore, required to schedule their own appointments. In addition, students who make their own appointments are already beginning the first steps toward a positive therapeutic relationship by demonstrating their readiness to engage in therapy. Q: I’ve been trying to encourage my child to make a counseling appointment, but he/she doesn’t want to go. How can I encourage him/her to get the needed help? A: After listening to your adult child’s thoughts and feelings in a sensitive, nonjudgmental way, you can instill hope by helping him or her to realize that there are options for help and the experience will not always appear so difficult. Point out that help is available and that you believe that using resources like counseling is a sign of strength and maturity rather than of weakness or failure. Give information about the counseling service and prepare him or her for what to expect. If a student is simply not ready to use professional counseling services, you can suggest other resources like residence life staff, chaplains, friends, or other trusted adults as a first step in addressing concerns. 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