International Students

Welcome International Students!

This affinity group provides resources to navigate your professional journey as an international student and compliments the Career Community programs and resources offered by the Career Center. While international students face unique challenges in seeking U.S. employment after graduation, they also have experience and skills that are valued in the U.S. job market. 

Please make sure to visit the Office of International Services, for guidance, resources and information on regulation guidelines and visa information to work in the United States. 

 

Finding his place at Pitt: Hayden Hodges’ Path through Career Prep Academy 

When Hayden Hodges, a Sophomore Psychology major, arrived at the University of Pittsburgh from Mississippi, he wasn’t sure where he would fit in. Coming from a small town to a big city campus, he was nervous about this change, but he was …

By Madison Bozik
Madison Bozik Communications Intern
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Career & Internship Fair & Prep Events: Everything You Need to Know!

The Spring Career & Internship Fair is a must-attend event for any students & alumni seeking internships, jobs and other opportunities. The Career Center wants to help you feel prepared, so make a game plan for taking advantage of the …

By Sasha Gorchanyuk
Sasha Gorchanyuk Special Events Coordinator
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Internship Week 2026: Video Recordings & Takeaway Sheets

The Internship Week Committee extends its sincere gratitude to all participants, students, faculty, staff, and external professionals for your engagement in our series of panels and workshops. Throughout the week, we facilitated panel discussions featuring students sharing their internship experiences, …

By Totionna Hill
Totionna Hill Experiential Learning Consultant
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Spring Career Power Hours: Your Exploration Lab

Join us for Career Power Hour- Your Exploration Lab! Happening every Thursday and Friday from 10-11AM in WPU 238 and on Zoom (link on Handshake!) resuming Thursday, January 15th! Attend a Career Power Hour to work on anything career related …

By Gabby Brumond
Gabby Brumond Experiential Learning Consultant
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Why are more students taking post-undergraduate gap years?

An increasing number of students have been choosing to take a gap year between undergrad and post-graduate education. 

Each year, between 40,000 and 60,000 students choose to take a gap year, or a year away from education, with the intent to return. …

By Sydney Krasniewski
Sydney Krasniewski Senior Staff Writer
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International Students Resources

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