Meeting with Your Advisor

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 for the Fall 2026 term begin Monday, August 17th. 
Monday- 10am-11am
Tuesday- 10am- 11am
Wednesday- 3-4pm
Thursday- 2pm-3pm


Please log into the Zoom room no later than 45 mins past the hour to join the queue. Students are seen on a first-come, first-serve basis.
https://pitt.zoom.us/j/4822782191 

3. Email Your Questions

CGS & Pitt Students
Please direct general questions and inquiries about CGS programs to cgsadv@pitt.edu

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 Email Fall 2026 Hours
Chuck Banks
 
 
Phone: 
412-383-0916

Remote
Mon/Tue/Thurs/Fri: 7:30am-4pm
In-Person
Wednesday: 7:30am-4pm

Shannon DeMateo
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Email:
412-624-7012

In-Person
Monday: 9:15am-4:45pm
Remote
Tues: 9am-5:30pm
Weds: 11am-6pm
Thurs/Fri: 9am-5:30pm

Heather Mattson
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Email:
412-648-5911
 

Remote
Mon/Tue/Weds: 8:30am-5pm
Thurs: 8am-5pm
In-Person
Friday: 8:30am-2pm

Krista Stokes
Assistant Director-
Advising Center and CGS
Email:
412-624-7314

In-Person
Monday: 7:45am-3:45pm
Remote
Tue/Wed/Thurs: 8am-4pm
Fri: 7:45am-3:45pm

Heidi Thomas
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Phone:
412-624-6376
 
 
 
 
 
 

In-Person
Mondays: 7 am - 3:30 pm
Remote 
T/W/TH 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fridays: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm