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.
Log into Navigate with your Pitt username and password »
2. Drop-in during Zoom Hours.
CGS Zoom drop-ins will resume in August 2025. Check back for more details!
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 | Summer 2025 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 thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm |
Shannon DeMateo
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Email:
sed104@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-7012
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Remote: Monday thru Friday 9:00am-5:30pm |
Heather Mattson
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Email:
hmm127@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-648-5911
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Remote
M/W 8:00am-4:30pm
T/TH 7:00am-3:30pm F 8:00am-1:30pm |
Krista Stokes
Assistant Director-
Advising Center and CGS |
Email:
kqs1@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-7314
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Remote
Monday thru Friday 7:45am-3:45pm |
Heidi Thomas
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Email:
hschraud@pitt.edu Phone:
412-624-6376
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Remote
Monday 7:00am-3:00pm Tuesday thru Thursday 7:00am-3:30pm Friday 7:00am-1:30pm |