Important Resources for New Incoming Students
Pre-Arrival Checklist
The Pre-Arrival Checklist in My OIS will be where you submit and complete everything REQUIRED to obtain your immigration document and provide materials to activate your SEVIS record. This includes required trainings. The main difference between the Pre-Arrival Checklist and the information in the Canvas course below can be described as that the Pre-Arrival Checklist is required for all incoming international students and the course is essential to any student who has not lived in the United States or Pittsburgh before.
New International Student Information Canvas Course
Canvas is an instructional tool used for Pitt classes and certain trainings. OIS has created our own New International Student Information course for incoming students to learn more about the immigration process, the University of Pittsburgh, and living in the United States. We hope these resources ease your transition and provide important information to guide you as you prepare to be a Pitt student. While this isn't required, it is STRONGLY encouraged for any incoming international student who has never lived in the United States or interested in information specific to Pitt.
Friday Forums are your chance to meet OIS staff and ask any questions you have about immigration, travel, living in Pittsburgh and more. While we have a schedule of topics, you are always free to ask questions on ANY subject during the Friday Forum. You can find the schedule and register for different dates here. You are also welcome to join without registering any Friday between May 10 and August 2. The forums will be from 10am - 12pm EDT (UTC/GMT - 4 hours) and will be held here: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/91565051563
Connecting with OIS
- Facebook - posts regarding student events and immigration announcements
- X and Instagram - information about Pittsburgh, Pitt, and other fun things OIS finds
- OIS Events Calendar
- OIS does not issue your My Pitt account - you should receive an email from the Help Desk with log-in information once your My Pitt account has been issued.
- If you are experiencing issues accessing your My Pitt account, contact the 24/7 IT Help Desk directly.