Student Life
The School of Social Work student body represents a diverse cross-section of our profession. Students from the Baccalaureate, Masters, and Doctoral program bring a wide range of experiences from communities locally, nationally and globally. The opportunities to make the most of your experience are plentiful both within the University of Pittsburgh and throughout the surrounding region.
Students are encouraged to take leadership positions with our student groups, participate in lectures, attend social events, and support the ongoing development of their fellow students.
Student Groups
The School of Social Work has the following student groups, clubs and societies:
- Student Executive Council (SEC) - The SEC serves as the voice of the graduate student body in Pitt's School of Social Work. Visit our website for a list of upcoming events and activities and ways for you to get involved in student leadership.
- BASW Club - The student leadership organization for all BASW majors.
- Doctoral Student Organization (DSO) - The DSO is the student leadership entity for all students in the School of Social Work PhD program.
- Graduate & Professional Student Assembly (GPSA)- GPSA represents all graduate students in the 14 schools across Pitt's campus. They provide opportunities for travel grants and host events that connect each student to each other and the Pitt campus.
Helpful Links
Living and Learning in Pittsburgh
- Cool Pittsburgh - a great site for graduate students with information on where to live, eat, sleep and play in Pittsburgh.
- Student Affairs – the Division of Student Affairs provides tons of useful information and services including; counseling, career development, cross-cultural and leadership development and much more
- Commuter - do you commute to Pitt? This site provides support and resources for our many commuter students.
- Carnegie Library Home Rentals - this site lists tons of great info about finding a place in Pittsburgh.
- Pittsburgh Cares - volunteering made easy is their motto!
- Pump - the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP) advances issues affecting young and young-thinking people in Pittsburgh, making the region a more dynamic, engaging, and diverse place in which to live.
Academic Resources
- The Writing Center provides a place for all University of Pittsburgh students, faculty, and staff to come to work on their writing. The Center is staffed by experienced consultants who have been trained to help others with their writing. The services are free to all University of Pittsburgh affiliates.
- The Academic Resource Center is a student’s one stop shop for the most comprehensive set of academic services available at the University of Pittsburgh. The ARC hosts Study Skills Workshops, Study Groups, and Tutoring in a great environment that includes study space as well as access to the PittNet wireless network.
- Computing Services - The University of Pittsburgh has agreements with some of today's leading computer manufacturers to offer top-quality computers at discounted prices. That means Pitt students, faculty and staff can purchase computer systems for personal use at special educational prices.
- Students who purchase a computer may be eligible to have an increase made to their Cost of Attendance. For each school year, purchases made after April 15 will be considered and receipts must be provided. The Financial Aid Office will limit the total amount of the cost of attendance adjustment to $3000.