Meeting with Your Advisor

Meeting With Your Academic Advisor

 

There are many different ways to connect and speak with a CGS advisor about our programs.

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 »

Drop In During Zoom Hours

Speak with an advisor about quick questions during our Zoom drop-in hours. Select CGS-Drop-In from the service type.

Join through Navigate360 »

Email Your Questions

CGS and Pitt students can direct general questions and inquiries about CGS programs to our advising inbox.

cgsadv@pitt.edu »

Zoom Drop-In Hours, Fall 2026

Monday10–11 a.m.
Tuesday10–11 a.m.
Wednesday4–5 p.m.
Thursday2–3 p.m.

Drop-in hours for the Fall 2026 term begin Monday, August 17. Please join the Navigate360 queue no later than 45 minutes past the hour. Students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are not able to meet with an advisor during our drop-ins, email our team at cgsadv@pitt.edu.

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.

Additional Resources

Non-Pitt students and prospective students: visit CGS Admissions or email cgs@pitt.edu for more information.

Post-Bacc students and guest students: visit our FAQ page for 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.

Chuck Banks View Profile
ctb41@pitt.edu
412-383-0916
Remote: Mon/Tue/Thurs/Fri 7:30am-4pm
In-Person: Wednesday 7:30am-4pm
Shannon DeMateo View Profile
sed104@pitt.edu
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 View Profile
hmm127@pitt.edu
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 View Profile
kqs1@pitt.edu
412-624-7314
In-Person: Monday 7:45am-3:45pm
Remote: Tue/Wed/Thurs 8am-4pm; Fri 7:45am-3:45pm
Heidi Thomas View Profile
hschraud@pitt.edu
412-624-6376
In-Person: Mondays 7am-3:30pm
Remote: Tues/Weds/Thurs 7am-4pm; Fridays 7am-2pm

Still Have Questions?

If you're not sure which option fits your situation, email our advising team and we'll help you find the right next step.

Email CGS Advising

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