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Happy Graduation, Summer Break, and Everything In-Between!
Finals are over, and your regalia is pressed (hopefully)... OVS sends our congratulations to everyone graduating this Spring!
For those of you not graduating:
Open enrollment for the Fall term is open, and certifications for Summer and Fall 26 are now being submitted.
Whether you're going home for the summer or taking courses during the break, please don't forget to send us your Enrollment Certification Request Forms!
Commencement is Right Around the Corner!
Planning on graduating? Find information on regalia purchases, connecting your family, graduation photos, and more!
Note: Student Veterans can come by the Office of Veterans Services for a free military branch graduation stole!
Be a Part of Something Great!
As military-connected students, you have a unique opportunity to participate in a nationally recognized student organization chapter on our campus.
Leaders can convene and engage with student, faculty, and alumni advisory boards, submit budget requests to the Student Government Board for consideration, and build a comprehensive toolkit of professional and academic experience that can propel you to the next stage in your career goals beyond your academic pursuits!
Leaders also assist OVS with important feedback that informs our own development, events, and initiatives. We're very excited for the chance to work with all of you!
If you are interested in learning more about VMAS, please send an email to veterans@pitt.edu!
(Disclaimer: per current bylaws, only student veterans can serve as chapter president. All other leadership positions and committee seats are open to military-connected students of any affiliation)
Campus Spotlight
Move Out Clean Out
Move Out Clean Out (formerly “Clutter for a Cause”) will occur during finals week and move-out from April 29 through May 2, 2026. Donate your unwanted but still useful dorm essentials during move-out and keep valuable materials out of landfills and in use.
Fuel Up for Finals
Take some time to recharge during final exams and join the Student Success Hub (217 Langley Hall) for our “Fuel Up for Finals” daily events (11 a.m. to 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted) from April 27-May 1. Grab some snacks and de-stress with a different activity each day.
2025-2026 Dept. of Music Concert Season
Housed within the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Music is a vibrant and inclusive community that invites students from across the University to engage deeply with music as scholars, performers, creators, and listeners. They serve undergraduate and graduate students, music majors and minors, and also contribute meaningfully to the cultural life of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and the broader scholarly and musical communities.
Select events will be available via livestream on the Music at Pitt YouTube channel.
From the Events Calendar
Don't Toss It—Loop It!: Supply Drop off Event - Friday, May 1st (last day to drop off) @ Benedum Hall, Digital Scholarship Lab, G-33
Help the Library build The Supply Loop, our new school and office supply free market for students. Why throw away perfectly good supplies when you can give it a second life?
Drop off your new or gently used surplus to support your fellow students and keep reusable resources out of the landfill!
Crucibles of Public Health: Practicing Public Health Where It’s Under-resourced, Under-valued, and Under Attack - Tues. May 5th, 12pm-2pm @ Virtual
Despite significant positive impacts advancing longevity and protecting health across populations, public health has come under increasing fire. This training will blend didactic and interactive learning approaches to enhance participants’ understanding of these critical skills.
ETD Workshop Online - Tues. May 12th - 12pm-1pm @ Virtual
Learn how to format your thesis or dissertation using the University’s Microsoft Word template. We’ll also cover converting the finished Word document to PDF and submitting it for review.
Children's Literature Archives & Special Collections Event - Thur. May 28th - 2pm-4pm @ Hillman Library, Special Collections Reading Room, Instruction Room, and Exhibit Area
The Children’s Literature Program will host a special event in Archives & Special Collections in coordination with the Children’s Literature Association Conference, a leading national conference in children’s literature taking place primarily downtown and attended by Pitt faculty and students.
Interested members of the Pitt community are invited to attend and engage with this unique opportunity to experience rare and meaningful materials from our collections.
Recurring Events (now through June):
Opportunities
3rd Annual “Thank You for Your Service” Event— Free for All Veterans!
Veterans, active‑duty service members, and their families are welcome to join PA CareerLink on May 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 300 Penn Center Blvd, Building 3, Suite 800, for a gathering dedicated to honoring your service and connecting you with meaningful resources, support, and community. The event will feature a welcome and recognition ceremony, a Veterans Career & Resource Fair with employers and service organizations, giveaways for participating veterans, free professional head-shots, light refreshments, free parking, and additional resources and activities.
Campus Resources
Off-Campus Student Services
Committed to ensuring that students are knowledgeable renters. The OCI mission is to provide students with the information and tools needed to successfully reside in off-campus accommodations. Services can help you find housing and roommates, resources to safely live off-campus, and the support you’ll need to be a responsible neighbor – from renter’s guides to apartment listings to useful tips.
Pitt Pantry
Dedicated to ensuring that all members of the Pitt community have regular access to a balanced and nutritious diet, the Pantry hosts regular shopping hours for Pitt community members to obtain food and services.
It is located in the O’Hara Student Center kitchen (4024 O’Hara Street), where all members of the Pitt community can visit to select items of need.
Thriftsburgh
Created in the spring of 2014, Thriftsburgh is Pitt’s student-run on-campus thrift store serving students, staff, faculty, and the Pittsburgh community by re-purposing and selling second-hand clothing, shoes, and accessories. Buying secondhand clothing reduces textile waste, cuts carbon, and promotes a culture of reuse. All items sold in the store are $12 or less.
Thriftsburgh has regular store hours in the O’Hara Student Center and holds various events throughout the year. The Annual Reuse Rummage Sale is hosted each August to provide clothing, dorm, kitchen, and bathroom essentials to students returning to campus.
Pitt Arts Initiatives Offerings
Dedicated to helping students in all majors and disciplines to discover and attend performances, tours and hands-on activities.
Pitt Arts works with arts organizations to ensure that the best available seating is offered for a low price through the Cheap Seats Program. Individuals with special needs should contact the arts organization directly in order to purchase tickets and ensure accessible seating.
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