For New Students

Welcome to Pitt Public Health!

We're sending you part of the new student checklist each week in "Prepare. Connect. Discover." Complete the checklist throughout the summer as you prepare for your first term at Pitt Public Health! 

Make sure to check the Orientation event page soon for incoming student Orientation schedule.

If you have any questions about orientation or any other items, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Student Affairs at 412-624-3002 or stuaff@pitt.edu

New Student checklist - Graduate students

New Student Checklist - Undergraduate Students

Use this list to prepare for your first term at Pitt Public Health. 

These items will also be featured weekly in Prepare. Connect. Discover to help you navigate and complete them in an intuitive order and in line with the University's orientation dates and activities. 

  1. Complete your New Student Online Orientation
  2. Submit proof of immunization to Student Health Service. 
  3. Secure Housing! Complete your Housing Application and pay the housing deposit by your application deadline. 
  4. Explore Pitt's campus. 
    A great way to kickstart your college career is to attend Panther Connect - your chance to meet classmates, hear from staff and student leaders, and learn more about student life at Pitt. 
    If you come to campus for Panther Connect, you'll stay in a residence hall and explore the campus and the city of Pittsburgh. Watch for virtual engagement options if you're not able to attend in person! 
  5. Submit your photo to Panther Central to receive your Panther Card (student ID) in the mail. 
  6. Complete your PittPAY Checklist with a parent/guardian. 
  7. Enroll in Optional Payment Plan
  8. If you are a student loan borrower, complete your loan requirements. 
  9. Complete your Master Promissory Note
  10. Open a local bank account
  11. Load Panther Funds onto your Panther Card
  12. Apply for scholarships through PittFund$Me
  13. Complete the required GradReady module by August 26, 2022
  14. Complete the required Everfi education modules by August 26, 2022
  15. Go to the How to Library for video tutorials to help you set up your PittPAY account. 
  16. Join the Class of 2026 Facebook Group to connect with new friends and potential roommates. 
  17. Housing contracts are being sent by Panther Central on a rolling basis. 
  18. Residence Hall move-in begins Saturday, August 20, 2022. Fall term meal plans will also start on this date. 
  19. First-year student arrival dates: Saturday, August 20-Monday, August 22. Check out the Pitt Arrival page. 
  20. The first day of the fall term is Monday, August 29. 
  21. Coming soon: register for a New Pitt Student Send-Off
  22. Set up eRefunds in PittPAY for automatic refunds of credit balances
  23. Purchase your textbooks
  24. Sign up for the Emergency Notification System
  25. Download free software packages offered to Pitt students
  26. Download Pitt apps for your phone
  27. Visit the New Student Programs website for updates
  28. International Students: Complete the My OIS Checklist
  29. Complete a Pitt Commons profile.