Overview of the College of General Studies
We specialize in addressing the unique needs of students who are already busy with work, family, and community responsibilities. Our priorities are providing our students with a high-quality education that will help them change or advance their careers, and supporting them with the personalized services and resources they need to achieve their academic and professional aspirations.
NPHS-STEM Scholarship
Students interested in pursuing a career in homeland security and emergency preparedness are encouraged to apply for the NPHS-STEM Undergraduate Scholarship program. Don't delay: The deadline to apply is Sunday, June 1, 2014!
News & Events
Each year the College of General Studies recruits a number of CGS Students to be Peer Mentors and assist nontraditional first-year and transfer students with their transition to the University of Pittsburgh. These Peer Mentors will be paired with new students. The goals of this program include:
- Assisting mentees in making social contact and empowering them to become a part of the university community.
- Helping mentees find their way around campus and aiding them in accessing university services.
- Assisting mentees in understanding and dealing with administrative requirements.
- Supporting mentees in adjusting to the university culture.
Peer mentoring training will take place in June 2014. If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact Dr. Sherry Miller Brown at sbrown@pitt.edu.
The University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department hosted its annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Breakfast to honor student-athletes for their outstanding academic achievements during the 2013 spring and fall semesters on February 25. The event honors those Pitt student-athletes who achieved a 3.0 grade-point average or better during the last two semesters.
Among the awardees were 32 CGS students, including three who achieved the highest honor, a 4.0 GPA award: Zenel Demhasaj, Jarred Holley, and Lamar Patterson.
Congratulations to all of our Scholar-Athletes:
Haley Bodenheimer | Mary Frank | Charles Ross |
Loliya Briggs | Brittney Harris | Haley Sedgewick |
Laura Brouse | Brianna Kiesel | Holly Stevens |
Ethan Brown | Cory King | Patrick Tasser |
Alexa Campbell | Adam Lazenga | Joseph Uchebo |
Delaney Clesen | Cora McManus | Taylor Washington |
Mariame Conde | Carvin Nkanata | Kevin Weatherspoon |
Ashley Cuba | Katie O’Rourke | Andrew Wright |
Luke Curtis | Jenna Potts | Brett Zuck |
Brendon Felder | Casey Roche |
The annual CGS Excellence Reception honors outstanding CGS students, faculty, and staff. Student recognition at the event will include Chancellor’s Evening Scholars, University Scholars, Alpha Sigma Lambda students, and the recipient of the Steele Gow Scholarship, as well as the presentation of the Success and Determination Scholarships and the CGS Outstanding Student of the Year Award. Next year’s peer mentors will be introduced and a new Student Government president and council will be sworn in. Faculty and staff will be honored with Student Choice Awards.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Dr. Sherry Miller Brown.
In honor of the spring 2014 graduating class, CGS will hold a Graduation Recognition Event for our graduates and their guests. Invitation letters and RSVP sheets have been mailed to spring graduates. RSVPs are due by March 20. Click here for more information about the event.
Learn to predict exam questions, develop an understanding of different test formats, and complete practice questions. One session is offered each day. To attend one or more of these free workshops, e-mail sbrown@pitt.edu.
The McCarl Center for Nontraditional Student Success is the heart of the College of General Studies. It is a gathering place and a resource center. Come here for peer mentoring, academic assistance and resources, student organizations, and career services and counseling.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Pittsburgh is a membership-based community of adults, age 50 and older, who are passionate about learning. Because there are no test, no grades, and no degree requirements, it is the perfect environment for exploring new topics with other interested adults.
