Interstride is an interactive career platform designed to enhance the career exploration and job-search experience for international students. Although this resource is primarily for international students, it also provides a variety of other tools that can be utilized by all students. For more information, please visit the Career Center's Interstride page.
Resources
Intramurals and Recreation
Intramurals and Recreation supports the overall health and wellness of the entire University community by providing recreational opportunities and privileges to several facilities and services.
ISO Health Insurance
While the University of Pittsburgh does not specifically endorse any other health plans, the following resource may offer acceptable coverage.
Jewish Family & Children's Service of Pittsburgh (JF&CS)
JF&CS is officially recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Their immigration attorneys and accredited representatives are able to provide assistance free or at nominal fees, based on your income.
Math Assistance Center
The Math Assistance Center provides teaching assistants to help students with their mathematics courses.
My Pitt
My Pitt is your personal guide to the Pitt experience! It’s your one-stop source for accessing University online services and resources. With home pages customized for students, faculty, and staff, and one-click access to services like email, you’ll find what you need quickly and easily.
National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
Immigration Enforcement Resources
Neighborhood Legal Services
NLSA strives to ensure access to justice by providing free “civil” legal services to low income individuals and families. We were created to address the lack of basic legal assistance in civil matters for those without the means to hire a private attorney. While the 1963 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Gideon v. Wainwright guaranteed indigent defendants the right to counsel in criminal matters, there is at present no equivalent right for victims of violence, for those unlawfully evicted, for those unfairly denied government benefits, or for those in danger of losing a child in a custody battle. Depending on the particular civil legal problems, we may provide direct representation, advice, assistance in self-representation, brief service/limited legal assistance or referral to a private attorney (including free and reduced-fee). We also provide community education on legal topics. Free interpretation services are provided to those with limited English abilities and the hearing-impaired.
Off-Campus Living
Off-Campus Living is dedicated to providing the University of Pittsburgh community with the necessary information and tools to successfully reside in off-campus accommodations. We provide an informative Renters’ Guide, apartment listings and neighborhood descriptions, and a roommate and subletting service, as well as other useful tips and contact information to assist you in your role as tenant.
Office of Inclusion and Bleonging (OIB)
OIB hosts many of the diversity programs on campus, works with fraternities and sororities, presented the Emerging Leaders course and Panther Leadership Summit, and many additional initiatives. Specifically for international students, OIB created the Global Ties program to welcome international students and help build an international community on the Pitt campus.
Outside the Classroom Curriculum (OCC)
For undergraduate students, the OCC is a University-wide initiative that is designed to help students receive a well-rounded education; get connected to their peers and the many great resources and programs here at Pitt; and ultimately gain a competitive edge for graduate or professional schools, internships, and the job marketplace.
Panther Central
Panther Central is where you will get your Pitt identification card as well as being your resource for transportation, housing, and dining on campus.
Parking
If you plan to drive onto campus, you should visit the Parking website to get more information.
PennAEYC
Full-time day care for children who are not yet school age can be quite expensive in the United States. To search for other day care providers, you can also check PAEYC’s web site for a NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accredited program. Childcare providers must meet high standards to earn this accreditation.
PERSAD Center
PERSAD Center is a human service organization whose mission is to improve the well-being of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning) communities, and the HIV/AIDS communities.
Pitt Alumni Association
Please remember that you will always be a member of the Pitt community through the Pitt Alumni Association. Pitt alumni host events in every state and around the world. These events are a great opportunity to network with current students and alumni professionals, have a fun time, and share memories of Pittsburgh. Check out the Pitt Alumni Association website for more information about events as well as regional and special interest groups.
Pitt Athletics
There are a large variety of sport events you can enjoy while at the university. While football and basketball are often the most popular sports to watch, you can also find everything from gymnastics to soccer to swim meets.
Pitt Benefits Department
The Benefits Department, within the Office of Human Resources, manages the comprehensive package of benefits that is available to faculty, staff, and others with eligible academic appointments, as well as their eligible dependents. The Department provides overall assistance on benefits-related questions and serves as the liaison between the faculty or staff member and the various insurance carriers and the retirement savings investment companies.
Pitt Law: Immigration Law Clinic
Clinic personnel specialize in serving immigrants in removal proceedings and asylum cases, as well as survivors of domestic violence. Potential clients should call the clinic at 412.648.1300 to request an appointment.