Adult Students

Welcome!  This community is space for adult and non-traditional students to access Career Center services and University support. You will find job search resources, ways to connect with on-campus groups, and strategies for identifying employers who meet your unique needs.  These resources compliment the information provided in the Career Communities, where you will find resources for specific industries and areas of study.

To discuss or share additional resources for this affinity group, please contact Carol Balk at carol.balk@pitt.edu.

Meet the 2024-25 Alumni-In-Residence

The Pitt Alumni-In-Residence (AIR) program provides notable alumni a chance to give back through assisting current Pitt students with career and professional development. The AIR program is designed to work in tandem with Career Center services and resources offered to …

By Doyin Awofiranye
Doyin Awofiranye Alumni Student Programs Coordinator
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Experiential Learning Funds Available!

Empowering Students | Creating Growth Beyond the Classroom | Supporting Learning Opportunities | Fostering Holistic Academic and Professional Growth | Promoting a Vision for the Future

Do you have an unpaid experiential learning opportunity coming up soon?

The Career Center’s Experiential Learning Schratz Fund …

By Alyson Kavalukas
Alyson Kavalukas Assistant Director
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Finding Your Purpose: The Importance of Understanding Your Values

When exploring careers, many consider whether an occupation will be personally fulfilling to them or not. This personal fulfillment can come in many different forms. For example, some folks are most satisfied by helping others, while others find joy in …

By Holly Schultz
Holly Schultz
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Pitt2Pitt Scholarship Program for Pitt Grads

Graduating Pitt undergraduates and alumni can receive up to a $7,500 tuition scholarship per year when they enroll in a participating Pitt graduate or professional program (listed below).

We know your Pitt education has prepared you for the next level—obtaining …

By Alyson Kavalukas
Alyson Kavalukas Assistant Director
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Five Ways to Make College Work as a Non-Traditional Student

Depending on how they’re categorized, non-traditional students account for between one- and two-thirds of college admissions, but in simple terms, a non-traditional college student in the US is anyone who has not entered university studies directly from secondary education or …

By Alex Ball
Alex Ball Pre-Law & Social Sciences Career Consultant
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Adult Students Resources

Experiential Learning Schratz Grant

Frequently Asked Questions by Students

Eligibility

What are the eligibility requirements for this grant?

2. Do I need to be …

Career Center In-Person Services

  • 200 William Pitt Union
  • 412-383-4473
  • Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Drop-In Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Career Center Virtual Services

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