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Please note: the SCI Advising Center works only with University of Pittsburgh undergraduate students. If you are a graduate student or are not yet a Pitt student, please find relevant contacts on the SCI Who to Contact page.
Virtual Prospective Student Office Hours
Pitt students enrolled in schools other than SCI may use Virtual Office Hours to meet with an SCI Academic Advisor via Zoom, no appointment required. Students may also email quick questions to SCIadvising@pitt.edu. If you have a range of questions to discuss, Office Hours are preferred. Current SCI students should refer to their assigned advisor's office hours, listed below. Advisor assignments are posted in the Student Center.
Virtual Office Hours Schedule:
Monday: 2 - 3 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 2 - 3 p.m.
Thursday: 5 - 6 p.m.
Link for Virtual Office Hours
Note, you must authenticate your Pitt account to join the meeting.
*Office hours will not be held during University holidays and closures.
SCI Peer Advisors
What are Peer Advisors?
Are you confused about enrollment tools? Do you have questions about building your schedule? Do you want to chat with a peer about majors, classes, scheduling, etc. before you finalize your schedule? Talk to an SCI Peer Advisor!
SCI Peer Advisor Summer 2024 Drop-In Hours
Monday 12-1 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday 12-1 p.m.
Wednesday 6-7:30 p.m.
Thursday 12-1 p.m.
Sunday 6-7:30 p.m.
SCI Peer Advisors Zoom Room: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/96470675651
Have a question? Email our Peer Advisors at SCIPeerAdvisors@pitt.edu.
Meet Your Summer 2024 Peer Advisors
Johanna Luke
Major: Information Science
Minor: Computer Science
“Hi everyone! I’m a junior Information Science major and Computer Science minor. I’m a member of Women in Computer Science (WICS), OASIS, and on the Steel City Raas dance team! If I’m not in class, I’m usually hiking, watching Criminal Minds or New Girl, or exploring the city with my friends!”
SCI Peer Advisor Spotlight: Johanna Luke (SCI '26)
Johanna hosts drop-in hours:
Monday 6-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 6-7:30 p.m.
Sunday 6-7:30 p.m.
Sarina Saran
Majors: Computer Science, Media & Professional Communications
Certificate: Public Communication of Science & Technology
"Hi! I'm a junior student working on a dual degree in Computer Science and Media/Professional Communications with a certificate in the Public Communication of Science and Technology to tie it all together. At Pitt, I'm involved with Pitt Pathfinders, Women in Computer Science (WiCS), and Girl Gains, and am happy to talk about any of those endlessly. In my free time, I love reading, exercising, trying new foods, and searching for cheap concert/musical tickets!"
SCI Peer Advisor Spotlight: Sarina Saran (SCI ‘ 26)
Sarina hosts drop-in hours:
Monday 12-1 p.m.
Tuesday 12-1 p.m.
Thursday 12-1 p.m.
SCI Advisor Contact Information
You can see your advisor’s open availability in Navigate. If you do not see availability, please send your advisor an email or visit their office hours.
Anna Hermann, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
amh482@pitt.edu | Information Sciences Building, Room 510
Work Schedule
In-office: Tuesday, Wednesday | Remote: Monday, Thursday, Friday
Office Hours for Assigned Advisees
Thursdays, 2 – 3 p.m | https://pitt.zoom.us/j/9059476810
Emily Park, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
emilypark109@pitt.edu| Information Sciences Building, Room 504
Work Schedule
In-office: Tuesday, Wednesday | Remote: Monday, Thursday, Friday
Office Hours for Assigned Advisees
Thursdays, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | https://pitt.zoom.us/my/eparksci
Jen Gentzel, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
jlg238@pitt.edu | 412-383-0363 | Information Sciences Building, Room 507
Work Schedule
In-office: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, every second Friday | Remote: Monday
Office Hours for Assigned Advisees
Tuesdays, 5 - 6 p.m. | https://pitt.zoom.us/j/2950834947 or Information Sciences Building, Room 507
Kristine Pugliese, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
krp115@pitt.edu | 412-383-2290 | Information Sciences Building 505
Work Schedule
In-office: Monday, Thursday | Remote: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Office Hours for Assigned Advisees
Mondays, 3 - 4 p.m. | https://pitt.zoom.us/j/9082239221 or Information Sciences Building, Room 505
Rachel Parkes, Director of Academic Advising
rapark@pitt.edu | 412-383-0646 | Information Sciences Building, Room 509
Work Schedule
In office: Monday, Wednesday | Remote: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Office Hours for Assigned Advisees
Wednesdays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | https://pitt.zoom.us/j/96932023471 or Information Sciences Building, Room 509
**Rachel will be away from the office from June 12-24 and will not hold office hours during this time.