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 resume August 18th!
Monday & Tuesday: 2-3pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 11am-12pm
Please join the Zoom waiting room by 2:50pm on Monday and Tuesday and
11:50am on Wednesday and Thursday to speak with an advisor.
https://pitt.zoom.us/my/cgsdropin
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 | Fall 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/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8:00am-4:30pm In-Person Wednesday 8am -4:30pm |
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Shannon DeMateo
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Email:
sed104@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-7012
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Heather Mattson
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Email:
hmm127@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-648-5911
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Remote
Monday thru Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
T/TH 7:00am-3:30pm In-Person: F 8:30am-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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In-Person
Monday: 7:45am-3:45pm Remote
Tuesday-Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 7:30am -3:30pm |
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Heidi Thomas
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Email:
hschraud@pitt.edu Phone:
412-624-6376
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In-Person
Monday: 7:00am-3:00pm Remote: Tuesday thru Thursday 7:30am-4pm Friday: 7:00am-3:30pm |