There are many different ways to connect and speak with a CGS advisor about our programs.
1. Book an In-Person or Online Appointment
Use NAVIGATE, Pitt's online system for students, to schedule an appointment with your CGS advisor.
CGS advisors are not able to accommodate non-cgs students on their calendars at this time. Non-CGS students may utilize our zoom drop-in hours and advising email address listed below.
Log into Navigate with your Pitt username and password »
2. Drop-in during Zoom Hours.
Zoom drop-in hours will end for the summer on May 14th. Drop-in hours will resume in mid-August. Please email CGSADV@pitt.edu with your questions!
3. Email Your Questions
CGS & Pitt Students
Please direct general questions and inquiries about CGS programs to cgsadv@pitt.edu.
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Additional Resources: Non-Pitt students & Prospective students - Visit CGS Admissions or email cgs@pitt.edu for more information. Post-Bacc students & Guest students - Visit our FAQ page. On there you will find answers to your admission, class information and enrollment questions. |
Advising Contact Information and Office Hours
We've moved! CGS Advising is now located in 201 Thackeray Hall.
Please direct general advising calls to the Advising Center at 412-624-6444.
| Academic Advisor | Summer 2026 Hours | |
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Chuck Banks
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Email:
ctb41@pitt.edu Phone:
412-383-0916
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Remote Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4pm |
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Shannon DeMateo
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Email:
sed104@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-7012
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Remote Mon, Wed, Fri: 9am-6pm Tue, Thurs: 9:15am-3:45pm |
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Heather Mattson
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Email:
hmm127@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-648-5911
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Remote
Monday- Thursday: 8am-4:30pm
Friday: 8am-2pm |
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Krista Stokes
Assistant Director-
Advising Center and CGS |
Email:
kqs1@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-7314
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Remote
Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm |
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Heidi Thomas
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Email:
hschraud@pitt.edu Phone:
412-624-6376
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Remote
Monday-Thursday: 7am-3:30pm Friday: 7am-1pm |