Schedule a Visit
Choosing the right engineering school is a big decision, and a campus visit is one of the best ways to find out if Pitt is the right fit. We offer both in-person and virtual visit options for prospective students and their families. Registration is required for all engineering tours and panels.
To schedule a general university tour, visit the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid visit page. To register for an engineering-specific tour or panel, make your reservation here. If you have questions, contact the Pitt Engineering Recruitment Office at pittengrvisitors@pitt.edu.
In-Person Engineering Tours
Engineering tours take place in Benedum Hall, the home of the Swanson School of Engineering, and include an information session led by current engineering students serving as Engineering Ambassadors.
For the most up-to-date tour schedule, please refer to the In-Person Visits page.
Virtual Tour
For those interested in seeing Benedum Hall from home, explore the virtual tour. You can walk through 3D images of classrooms, research and teaching labs, and makerspaces.
Virtual Engineering Panels
Virtual panels are hosted by our Engineering Ambassadors and a member of the recruitment team on select Mondays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. when classes are in session.
In addition to the engineering panel, you can register for a campus tour hosted by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, sample a Pitt class, or sign up for sessions on topics like study abroad and the Honors College.
Meet a Pitt Engineering Ambassador
Want to know what it is like to be a current student? Engineering Ambassadors are undergraduate students who can share their firsthand experience at the Swanson School. To arrange a one-on-one meeting, email us at pittengrvisitors@pitt.edu.
Scheduling Notes
Engineering panels, tours, and ambassador meetings are only offered when classes are in session. No engineering sessions are held during the following:
- Weekday admissions events (Blue and Gold Days, Admitted Student Days, Honors Days)
- Thanksgiving Recess
- Winter Recess
- Martin Luther King Day
- Spring Break
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
Please check the Academic Calendar and confirm availability with any other offices you plan to visit. For additional recruitment events held throughout the year, visit the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid visit page.
Engineering tours and panels are designed for prospective first-year students, but prospective transfer students are welcome. Transfer students are also encouraged to schedule a one-on-one appointment with the Coordinator of Transfer Student Services at ssoetransfer@pitt.edu.