At the University of Pittsburgh, advising and mentoring are integral to the University’s educational mission. We advocate for collaborative and holistic advising interactions.
Through the shared advising model, the Student Success team coordinates student systems of academic support by collaborating with colleges, schools, and campus partners to discuss best practices, share information, and provide resources in order to boost retention, persistence, and graduation.
The Academic Advising Framework identifies essential elements needed for a collaborative and holistic advising experience for students and advisors and administrators.
To streamline the student experience, boost student success, and align with the Plan for Pitt, the University of Pittsburgh employs a shared model of advising.
At the University of Pittsburgh, creating a sense of community and belonging among our advisors, mentors, and coaches is a high priority. Explore the variety of ways you can get involved in activities and events.
The University of Pittsburgh supports a variety of tools and resources for advisors, mentors, coaches. We also provide a consultation service to support requests and needs from our college, school, and campus partners.