Students are obliged to exhibit honesty in carrying out academic assignments. Violations of ethical standards may include (but are not limited to): 

• presenting the ideas or words of another as one's own
• referring to unauthorized materials during a test, providing unauthorized assistance to another during a test
• allowing one's work to be submitted by another, engaging in disruptive behavior during a class or exam, attempting to change one's academic evaluation for reasons other than achievement or merit
• failing to cooperate in the investigation of any allegation of dishonesty

Any member of the University may bring to a faculty member's attention a complaint that a student has violated academic integrity. Violations will be documented, and sanctions may range from a reduced grade to expulsion from the school. Sanctions may be imposed by the instructor, or in some cases a hearing will be held before the school's academic hearing board. 

Formal University policy

All students are required to complete an online module on plagiarism and academic integrity during the first term at Pitt Public Health. More information about this module will be emailed to new students at the start of the fall term. 

These guidelines regarding alcohol are to be observed for all University sponsored functions. 

Employees, students, and agents of the University must fully comply with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regarding the possession and consumption of alcohol. Pennsylvania law prohibits: 

• The furnishing or provision of alcohol to anyone under the age of 21 or to anyone visibly intoxicated. 
• The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages under any circumstances by anyone under the age of 21. 
• The presence of anyone under the age of 21 on licensed premises where alcohol is served, unless under proper supervision. 
• The dispensing of alcoholic beverages by anyone under the age of 18. 

At each University function, the host will be considered to be the most senior official present from the school, department, or other segment of the University that is sponsoring the function. The host of a function is responsible for the following: 

• ensuring that PA law relating to alcoholic beverages is strictly observed. 
• Compliance with these guidelines. 

The University of Pittsburgh maintains a drug-free school and workplace in accordance with federal law and prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance on University property or as part of any University activity. 

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The University's educational mission is promoted by professional relationships between members and students. Relationships of an intimate nature (that is, sexual and/or romantic) compromise the integrity of a faculty-student relationship whenever the faculty member has a responsibility for the student. The University prohibits intimate relationships between a faculty member and a student whose academic work, teaching, or research is being supervised or evaluated by the faculty member. 

If an intimate relationship should exist or develop between a faculty member and a student, the University requires the faculty member to remove himself/herself from all supervisory, evaluative, and/or formal advisory roles with respect to the student. Failure to do so may subject the faculty member to disciplinary action. 

Note: In this policy, the definition of a faculty member is anyone appointed by the University as a teacher, researcher, or academic administrator, including graduate and undergraduate students appointed to these roles. 

Pitt Public Health is committed to fair treatment of students and to reasonable resolution of any issues that arise. 

A faculty member is obliged to discharge their duties in a fair and conscientious manner based on Pitt's academic integrity guidelines. 

If a student feels that a faculty member fails to meet the obligations set forth in the academic integrity guidelines section on faculty obligations or in the University's advising policy, they should first attempt to resolve the conflict with the faculty member involved. If this is unsuccessful, the student may initiate a grievance by bringing the complaint to the department chair. If the matter remains unresolved, the student may submit a written statement of charges to the associate dean for student affairs. 

Similarly, if a student raises a complaint about actions taken by a member of the University staff in the course of official duty, and the matter cannot be resolved informally with the staff member, the student should meet with the department chair or staff supervisor. If necessary, the associate dean for student affairs will become involved. 

FERPA, Student Privacy

Graduate Student Parental Accommodation Guidelines

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy

Patent Policy

Probation, Dismissal

Regulations Governing Graduate Study

Research Integrity

Smoking

Student and Faculty Service

Student Assistantship Policies

Student Conduct

Title IX: Sexual Harassment and Assault Response

Principles of the Ethical Practice of Public Health

1. Public health should address principally the fundamental causes of disease and requirements for health, aiming to prevent adverse health outcomes. 
2. Public health should achieve community health in a way that respects the rights of individuals in the community. 
3. Public health policies, programs, and priorities should be developed and evaluated through processes that ensure an opportunity for input from community members. 
4. Public health should advocate and work for the empowerment of disenfranchised community members, aiming to ensure that the basic resources and conditions necessary for health are accessible to all. 
5. Public health should seek the information needed to implement effective policies and programs that protect and promote health. 
6. Public health institutions should provide communities with the information they have that is needed for decisions on policies or programs and should obtain the community's consent for their implementation. 
7. Public health institutions should act in a timely manner on the information they have within the resources and the mandate given to them by the public. 
8. Public health programs and policies should incorporate a variety of approaches that anticipate and respect diverse values, beliefs, and cultures in the community. 
9. Public health programs and policies should be implemented in a manner that most enhances the physical and social environment. 
10. Public health institutions should protect the confidentiality of information that can bring harm to an individual or community if made public. Exceptions must be justified on the basis of the high likelihood of significant harm to the individual or others. 
11. Public health institutions should ensure the professional competence of their employees. 
12. Public health institutions and their employees should engage in collaborations and affiliations in ways that build the public's trust and the institution's effectiveness. 

Appeals: Tuition Status

Students who believe that they may be eligible for Pennsylvania tuition rates may appeal for PA status through the Office of Student Appeals. 

Books

Students can purchase books for all classes from the University Store on Fifth

4000 Fifth Avenue (near Litchfield Towers)
pittuniversitystore.com

Building Access

Building Access

Career Services

Pitt Public Health Career Services is dedicated to providing informative programs, individualized career counseling services, and networking opportunities to help master's and doctoral students effectively prepare for, develop, and manage a career related to their field of study. We offer a broad range of resources to achieve those goals including participation in Handshake, Pitt's comprehensive career services platform and your hub for all things related to your career preparation journey: jobs, internships, fellowships, career fairs, events, and more. Career counselors are available to meet with students and alumni on a daily basis. Appointments can be scheduled online. 

Learn more about what we can do for you at publichealth.pitt.edu/careers or contact Mike Dolinger, director of student affairs.  

Child Care Services

The University Child Development Center provides care and early childhood education to children of faculty, staff, and students. Children range in age from six weeks through six years and participate in a wide range of programs including full and part-time infant, toddler, and preschool options as well as full-day kindergarten. There is a school-age summer program as well. The center serves the University as a laboratory school and the greater community as a model of early childhood excellence. There is a lengthy waiting list, and prospective parents are encouraged to get children on that list as soon as possible. 

University Child Development Center
635 Clyde Street
7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday
412-383-2100
childdevelopment.pitt.edu

Computer Labs, Printing Kiosk, Photocopying

Student computer labs are located throughout campus, including Falk Library and Public Health A438. Several locations, including room A438 and the first floor of the building, have printing kiosks at which registered students can use up to 900 pages per term free of charge. Students can also print to the kiosks from their own devices. Find out more about lab and print kiosk locations at technology.pitt.edu. 

Photocopy machines are located in Falk Library, Copy Cat, and FedEx Kinko's on Forbes Avenue. Some departments have photocopy equipment available to students. 

Counseling

The Pitt Counseling Center, located at the Wellness Center (second floor, Nordenberg Hall), offers the following professional services without charge: 

Psychological services: counseling psychologists, social workers, and consulting psychiatrists work with students through individual and group counseling sessions. People come to the center for various reasons: emotional or social difficulties, marital or other relationship problems, and concerns about academic progress or direction.

during business hours: 412-648-7930
after hours: 412-648-7856

Sexual assault services: The Counseling Center provides services designed to alleviate the trauma associated with sexual assault. Emergency medical, legal, and police support are provided. 

during business hours: 412-648-7930
after hours: 412-648-7856
studentaffairs.pitt.edu/cc

Cross-Cultural and Leadership Development

The Office of Cross-Cultural and Leadership Development (CCLD) is a multipurpose facility fostering cultural collaboration and communication, creating multicultural programming and workshops, and offering civic, personal, and organizational leadership training. 

studentaffairs.pitt.edu/ccid

Cultural and Special Events

All concerts, plays, movies, special lectures, etc. given on campus are listed in the Pitt News and the University Times newspapers. Many other city events (e.g. symphony, dance) are also advertised through these two campus publications. City Paper, a free and independent weekly, lists many of the region's cultural events. 

Since 1997 the Pitt Arts program has enriched the quality of life for students through engagement of the arts. Discounted or free tickets to concerts, ballet, plays, and exhibitions are made available. 

studentaffairs.pitt.edu/pittarts

Disability Services

Pitt is committed to providing equal opportunities in education to academically qualified students with disabilities. Students who require accommodation should register with the Office of Disability Resources and Services as soon as possible. 

studentaffairs.pitt.edu/drs

Diversity and Inclusion

The Pitt Office of Diversity and Inclusion has overall responsibility for providing leadership, resources, coordination, and oversight for the University's voluntary diversity initiatives as well as ensuring equal opportunities and compliance with related governmental requirements. 

diversity.pitt.edu

Pitt Public Health considers the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff to be a strength and critical to its educational mission. We are committed to creating and fostering inclusive learning environments that value human dignity and equity. 

Every member of our community is expected to be respectful of the individual perspectives, experiences, behaviors, worldviews, and backgrounds of others. While intellectual disagreement may be constructive, no derogatory statements or demeaning or discriminatory behavior will be permitted. 

For more information, contact the Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion. 

English Language Institute

The ELI offers English support to international students in a variety of ways. English language classes, housing and arrival tips, Pittsburgh activities, and health care and insurance advice are all available.

eli.pitt.edu

Graduate Student Resources

See gradstudents.pitt.edu for resources available to graduate students, including academic resources, teaching support, research, career preparation, student life, and health/wellness. 

Health Facilities, Insurance

The Student Health Service clinic is located at the Wellness Center on the second floor of Nordenberg Hall (412-383-1800). It provides primary care diagnosis and treatment, specialist referral, and health education services. A wellness fee is assessed in fall and spring terms for every student and the fee is one-time-per-term copayment for the use of student health services. 

Detailed information on services and cost of services is contained in the health service brochure available at the clinic. 

Note: The Student Health Services does not take the place of health insurance coverage! 

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Housing

Pittsburgh has a number of pleasant residential neighborhoods and while some graduate and professional students do live in Oakland, where the University is located, many also live in the surrounding neighborhoods of Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Bloomfield, Highland Park, and Mt. Washington, just to name a few! These areas are within walking distance or an easy commute via public transportation, which is free within Allegheny County to those riders with a Pitt ID. 

Off Campus Living
ocl.pitt.edu
412-624-6998

The Housing Resource Center helps students identify, rent, lease, or purchase suitable living accommodations. The center provides information on University owned apartments, an apartment-roommate matching service, a sublet service, neighborhood maps, rental tips, campus shuttle schedules, free local telephone service to contact landlords, and a listing of apartments inspected and approved by the city of Pittsburgh. 

ID Cards

To obtain a University ID card, students must be registered for current term classes and must present a photo ID such as a driver's license, passport, or school or work ID. If you do not have a photo ID, at least two forms of signature ID, such as a social security, bank, or credit card, will be accepted. If you do not have any type of identification, you will need to obtain a notarized affidavit before you come to the ID center at Panther Central i the Litchfield Towers lobby. 

There is no charge for the initial Pitt ID; however, a $20 replacement fee will be levied when cards are lost, stolen, or damaged. 

pc.pitt.edu/card/photoid.php

International Services

The Office of International Services (OIS) is the University’s immigration specialist, serving all campuses and the 6000 international students, scholars, staff, and faculty who call Pitt their academic home. They assist with immigration issues, and welcoming our international students, scholars, staff and faculty to campus.

Learn more about the services they offer...

International Studies, Study Abroad

The Global Experiences Office helps you develop essential, career-ready skills from everywhere: internationally, within the U.S. and its territories, even virtually. They make a global mindset education more personalized and accessible than ever.

Learn more from the Global Experiences Office...

Lactation Room

The University values and encourages nursing mothers in the employment and education environment and offers several locations on the Oakland campus. Once you determine which location will best meet your needs, contact the person who coordinates the use of that room, to notify him/her of your intentions to access the room.  

Visit the Lactation Room page on the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion's page for a full list of locations. If you have additional questions, or would like to add a location to this list, please contact the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at 412-648-7860.

Legal Services

The Graduate and Professional Student Group has arranged for an attorney to provide free 30 minute appointments for students on Fridays at the Student Government Board office in the William Pitt Union. Call 412-648-7970 to make an appointment. 

LGBTQIA+ Resources

Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs, the University of Pittsburgh aims to improve visibility and support for LGBTQIA+ students and employees by promoting and publicizing available resources and services. Pitt offers a number of services that impact all areas of student life and aims to provide all students with a supportive environment. 

studentaffairs.pitt.edu/lgbtqia

Library Resources

Lockers

Mailboxes

Meditation Room

Mental Health Resources

Ombudsperson

Parking

Pitt Farmers Market

Pitt IT

Pitt Pantry

PittServes

Preferred Names

Research for the Health Sciences

Security, Emergencies

Single Occupancy Restrooms

Social and Service Activities

Sports, Recreation, Fitness

Student Affairs

Student Emergency Contact Information in PeopleSoft

Students of Color Dinner Series

Transcripts, Certification of Enrollment

University Clothing Thrift Store

Veterans Services

Writing Center

Tuition, Billing, Loans, and Financial Aid

Tuition Rates

Generally, in-state Pennsylvania tuition rates apply to those students who are citizens of the United States or have an immigrant or permanent resident visa and have lived in Pennsylvania for a continuous period of 12 months while not attending any college or university in the state.

A late fee is charged when invoices are not paid on or before the due date. 

Electronic billing, direct deposit

All students receive electronic invoices via their Pitt email accounts. 

Financial aid recipients must take a copy of your electronic bililng statement to your department student services staff at least one week before the payment due date  to ensure a GSR scholarship or other aid is applied to your student account. You must also pay the required student activity fee by the due date, event if you have a full scholarship. Failure to pay the student activity fee will cause a late payment penalty to be charged to your account, and a financial hold may be instituted. 

Direct deposit in PittPay is advantageous for students expecting a tuition refund. 

Student Loans

Financial Aid

While Pitt Public Health cannot guarantee funding to all students, a significant number of individuals, particularly doctoral students, receive full or partial funding through scholarships, fellowships, traineeships, and assistantships. Many master's students also receive partial scholarships, student employment, or student loans. 

Staff Tuition Benefits

Pitt's Office of Human Resources Benefits Department administers staff education benefits. The University offers tuition remission to all regular, full-time staff members, their spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children, providing they meet admission requirements. Eligibility does not guarantee admission or retention in any academic program. If your employment is regular part-time, you are able to receive education benefits for yourself only; however, the benefit is prorated to correspond to the percentage of effort of your employment status. For more information on educational benefits, go to hr.pitt.edu/benefits/education. The human resources website also provides information on University staff and faculty positions. 

As a public health professional, I hold sacred my duty to protect and promote the health of the public. I believe that working for the public's health is more than a job; it is a calling to public service. Success in this calling requires integrity, clarity of purpose, and, above all, the trust of the public. Whenever threats to trust in my profession arise, I will counter them with bold actions and clear statements of my professional ethical responsibilities. 

I do hereby swear and affirm to my colleagues and to the public I serve that I commit myself to the following professional obligations. 

In my work as a public health professional...

• I will strive to understand the fundamental causes of disease and good health and work both to prevent disease and promote good health. 
• I will respect individual rights while promoting the health of the public. 
• I will work to protect and empower disenfranchised persons to ensure that basic resources and conditions for health are available to all. 
• I will seek out information and use the best available evidence to guide my work. 
• I will work with the public to ensure that my work is timely, open to review, and responsive to the public's needs, values and priorities. 
• I will anticipate and respect diverse values, beliefs, and cultures. 
• I will promote public health in ways that most protect and enhance both the physical and social environments. 
• I will always respect and strive to protect confidential information. 
• I will maintain and improve my own competence and effectiveness. 
• I will promote the education of students of public health, other public health professionals, and the public in general, and work to ensure the competence of my colleagues. 
• I will respect the collaborative nature of public health, working with all health professionals who labor to protect and promote health. 
• I will respectively challenge decisions that are contrary to supporting and protecting the public's health. 
• In all that I do I will put the health of the public first, even when doing so may threaten my own interests or those of my employer. 
• In dedication to these high goals, on my honor, and with a clear understanding of these obligations that I as a public health