STRENGTH IN
OUR DIVERSITY
Dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Making the Pitt experience accessible to more students from different backgrounds is more important now than ever before. The administration and faculty of Pitt is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the college experience: in classrooms, residence halls, laboratories, and activities. We invite you to learn more about resources and organizations available to all students.
BRIDGES is a program exclusively for underrepresented scholarship recipients. Eligible students are invited to join via mail and e-mail prior to the start of their first term.
The Global Ties program is committed to welcoming our new undergraduate international students into Pitt’s campus community and fostering a true sense of belonging and support.
At Pitt, we aim to improve visibility and support for LGBTQIA+ students and employees by promoting and publicizing available resources and services at the University. Some resources include:
Disability Resources and Services (DRS) is the designated department by the University to determine reasonable accommodations and services. At the University of Pittsburgh, we are committed to providing equal opportunities in higher education to academically qualified students with disabilities.
To help advance our goal of eradicating sexual misconduct, SHARE offers resources to help all members of our University community report, cope with, and prevent incidents of sexual misconduct or assault.
Designed to support veteran students with a keen understanding of unique needs of veterans and their family members, the Office of Veterans Services is proud to offer academic, career, and support workshops to assist veteran students during their time at the University.
RISE employs strategies designed to improve students’ academic efficacy, encourage and facilitate student involvement, strengthen connectedness to mentors, improve students’ self awareness, and programmatically address other specific and unique needs of undergraduate students.
Students may qualify for TRIO SSS if they are either first-generation (defined as parents or guardians have not graduated from a four-year institution), meet the economic guidelines set by the federal government, or are registered with the University’s Disability Resources and Services office.

CCLD is a hub of campus activity. They advise some of the most active student organizations on campus, provide leadership development opportunities, and offer dynamic programming in the areas of diversity and culture, social justice, and Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Cross Cultural and Leadership Development (CCLD)
Find your niche by connecting with one of our many student organizations, such as the Rainbow Alliance, Pitt FEM, Hillel JUC, Black Action Society, and Asian Student Alliance.

Cross Cultural and Leadership Development (CCLD)
Dedicated to scholarship, service, and philanthropy, these students add spirit to our community while forging lifelong bonds with one another.

Cross Cultural and Leadership Development (CCLD)
We engage students, faculty, and staff in our ongoing mission to promote a more just community.

Cross Cultural and Leadership Development (CCLD)
The Emerging Leaders program lays the foundation for a promising leadership journey, by honing your skills in a fun and engaging environment.

Cross Cultural and Leadership Development (CCLD)
The Global Ties program promotes international education, develops global leadership, and helps international students acclimate to life on campus.