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First Year Experience

Featured Programs

Orientation includes a variety of programs and events that will help you transition into Pitt and prepare you for a successful first semester. Learn more »

The First Year Cup (FYCup) is a friendly competition that allows first-year students to compete in residence hall and commuter teams based on attendance at selected programs. Learn More »

First Year Mentors welcome and help new students become acclimated to campus community, both academically and socially. Meet the FYMS »

News & Events

 

New and Transfer Student Orientation - January 2010

Students and Parents, the First Year Experience Office is please to coordinate our first ever New and Transfer Student Orientation - January 5-8, 2010.  This program will help students with their transition to the University of Pittsburgh Oakland campus.  Check out more details by clicking on the New and Transfer Student Orientation link.  We look forward to seeing you in January! 

AlcoholWise

AlcoholWise is an online alcohol education program designed to assist students in making healthy decisions regarding alcohol. During New and Transfer Student Orientation, students will learn more about AlcoholWise at "The Truth" program on January 5 and be directed as to how to participate in it.  

Upcoming First Year Cup Programs

These programs help you, our first year students, to get acclimated to Pitt's campus and to meet other first year students. You can get OCC credit for all these events as well as First Year Cup points! Click here for a full schedule!

Fan Appreciation Night @ the Pete - Friday, November 20, 2009 - 7 pm

"Come out and support your Women's Basketball team as they take on the Florida Gators"

First 100 first-year students to come to FYE table receive a free t-shirt

Up with the Cup & Late Night Breakfast

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 (WPU Ballroom & Assembly Room) - 9 pm - 12 midnight

Quiet study rooms, group and individual tutoring & pancake breakfast

Facebook & Twitter

Follow along with the First Year Mentors as they prepare for your arrival. See daily updates about what to expect and all the fun activities for Orientation Week.  If you already have accounts, simplyearch for "First Year Mentors" .  If you do not have a Facebook or Twitter account, get one today. It is a great way to stay connected!

Revised 11/11/09 | Copyright 2009 | Site by UMC Web Team