Congratulations on your admission to the Swanson School of Engineering for Fall 2025!
We understand that choosing a college is a difficult decision, so the Swanson School of Engineering wants to provide ample opportunity for you and your family to connect with us. Below are events, in collaboration with the Office of Admissions, to help you in your college decision!
Benedum Hall Tours and Engineering Information Sessions
Visitors will watch a Pitt Engineering overview presentation covering the first-year engineering curriculum, experiential learning opportunities, support systems, clubs and organizations, and campus life.
They will then be taken on a Benedum Hall tour to see engineering classrooms, office spaces, labs, makerspaces, study locations, and where to find student services, led by a current engineering undergraduate student.
January 13 - April 18, 2025
Monday - Thursday 1pm
Fridays 12pm & 1pm
Engineering - Admitted Students Days
Admitted students are invited to Benedum Hall to sit in on a presentation from a Swanson School of Engineering faculty or staff member and take part in a guided, Benedum Hall walking tour. Guests will also have the options to sit in on a engineering student panel and participate in a Swanson School of Engineering open house with representatives from departments, clubs and organizations, and co-curricular offices.
Monday, Feb. 17 - Engineering only Admitted Student Day - Register here!
Saturday, Feb. 22
Friday, Feb. 28
Friday, March 14
Saturday, March 22
Friday, March 28
Saturday, March 29
Friday, April 4
Saturday, April 12
For all general Admitted Student Days, please check you email for a direct link from the Office of Admissions to register! If you cannot find this email or have questions, please reach out to pitt.admissions@pitt.edu!
pantHER mentoring program
Friday, January 24th
Monday, February 3rd
Monday, February 10th
Friday, February 21st
Monday, March 10th
Friday, March 21st
Please check you email for a direct link from the Office of Admissions to register for an Admitted Student Day! If you cannot find this email or have questions, please reach out to pitt.admissions@pitt.edu!
Continuing our commitment to promoting women in STEM fields, students are invited for a mentorship program to assist in the college decision process. Invitees are paired up with current engineering student and invited to a unique day on Pitt campus to experience the life of a Swanson School of Engineering student. Guests will have the option to get a tour of Bendum Hall, an informal tour of campus highlights, eat a meal on campus, sit in on a class, meet a faculty member, and more.
First Faculty Connections
Virtual event for admitted engineering students to make their first connections with the Pitt Engineering faculty. A variety of sessions are offered, including sessions for each department.
More Faculty to be added soon!
Spring 2025
Tuesday, January 21
- 6-7pm (ET): Dr. Samuel Dickerson (For students interested in: Robotics, Software Engineering, Electronic Hardware Design) Register here!
- 7-8pm (ET): Dr. Karen Bursic (For students interested in: Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Study Abroad) Reigster here!
- 8-9pm (ET): Dr. Steven Sachs (For students interested in: Civil Engineering, Structural Design, Concrete) Register here!
Tuesday, January 28
- 6-7pm (ET): Dr. Scott Streiner (For students interested in: Industrial Engineering, First Year Program, Data Analytics, Experiential Learning) Register Here!
- 7-8pm (ET): Dr. Paul Ohodnicki (For students interested in: Engineering Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Nanotechnology) Register here!
- 8-9pm (ET): Dr. Amr Mahmoud (For students interested in: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning) Register here!
Tuesday, February 4
- 6-7pm (ET): Dr. Brandon Grainger (For students interested in: Electric Power, Electric Vehicles, Power Electronics) Register here!
- 7-8pm (ET): Dr. Taryn Bayles (For students interested in: Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Petroleum Engineering) Register here!
Tuesday, February 11
- 6-7pm (ET): Dr. Carsten Stuckenholz (For students interested in: Bioengineering, Morphogenesis, Cell Movement, Imaging, Development) Register here!
Pitt Engineering Virtual Panel
Twice Monthly
Guests, joining via Zoom, meet current engineering ambassadors for an information session and personalized Q&A ambassador to discuss the first-year engineering program, experiential learning opportunities, and the disciplines within the Swanson School of Engineering.
One-on-One Engineering Visits
Prospective engineering students and their families sit down with a Pitt Engineering ambassador to discuss the first-year engineering program, experiential learning opportunities, and the disciplines within the Swanson School of Engineering. Visitors are also taken on a unique tour of Benedum Hall, the home of Swanson School of Engineering, based on the interests of the prospective student.