General questions and answers related to travel while on an F visa.
Resources
Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) - Travel Information
Student Health Services (SHS)
SHS provides health services, such as doctor appointments and a pharmacy, to Pitt students.
Student Organization Resource Center (SORC)
If you are interested in finding a student organization to join, or if you consider starting a student organization, SORC is the best place for you to visit.
Study Lab
Mobile Study Lab is open to all undergraduates on the Pittsburgh campus who want to raise their grades, better manage their time, master complex material, or need to feel more comfortable taking exams.
Teaching Assistant Services
Please note: These are resources for students who have already been hired as Teaching Assistants, not students who want to apply for this position.
The Gay and Lesbian Community Center
The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Pittsburgh (GLCC) provides gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, their families and supporters in Western Pennsylvania with resources and opportunities to promote visibility, understanding, and equality within the LGBT communities and the community at large. The GLCC will work toward these goals through education, social support, networking, and advocacy.
Title IX Contacts
Each Pitt campus has a Title IX and Sexual Assault Response Programs contact. Here you can find the information for all 5 Pitt campuses.
UMPC Health Plan for Pitt Students
Students without an academic appointment must purchase health insurance for themselves. Students have the option of purchasing one of the UPMC student health plans or there are a number of companies that provide plans for international students and scholars.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
The Department of Homeland Security is charged with the primary responsibilities of occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, re-employment services, and some economic statistics; many U.S. states also have such departments.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) - Case Status
If you have a pending case with USCIS, you can enter your receipt number here to check on your case’s status.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) - E-Verify
E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. If you are interested in searching for an E-Verify company, USCIS has created the E-Verify Search Tool to assist you.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) - Processing Times
On this page you can find an estimate of how much time the office handling your case currently takes to process your type of application, petition, or request.
University Child Development Center (UCDC)
The University Child Development Center exists to encourage and support each child to grow to his/her fullest potential in all areas of development, thus creating a positive self-concept and a realistic opportunity for success in life.
University Library System
The University Library System is available to help everyone find what they are looking for, whether it is a research article, textbook, or film.
US Department of Homeland Security - Implementation Memos and Fact Sheets
Implementation Memos and Fact Sheets related to Executive Orders on Protecting the Homeland
US Department of Justice Pro Bono Program
The Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP) has worked to improve the efficiency of immigration court hearings by increasing access to information and raising the level of representation for individuals appearing before the immigration courts and Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
Venture Outdoors
Venture Outdoors is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting everyone to the benefits of outdoor recreation throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. They provide a variety of activities that inspire an active lifestyle, promote the region’s unique natural amenities, highlight its excellent quality of life, and foster a greater appreciation for the environment.
Vibrant Pittsburgh
Vibrant Pittsburgh is an organization devoted to creating and supporting a diverse workforce in Pittsburgh.
Visit Pittsburgh
Visit Pittsburgh is one of the best websites for general information about our region. You can find information about events, neighborhoods, restaurants, and many things to see and do in Pittsburgh.
World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh is a non-profit organization that promotes a greater understanding of public policy, international affairs, and foreign relations in Western Pennsylvania. The World Affairs Council has developed educational programming for local secondary schools for over 40 years.