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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 5 - 6 pm
Tuesday, and Wednesday: 2 - 3 p.m.
Thursday: 2 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 5 p.m. (4-5 p.m. is cancelled on May 8)
Link for Virtual Office Hours
*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 2025 Drop-In Hours Coming Soon!
Join the SCI Peer Advisors Zoom room
Have a question? Email our Peer Advisors at SCIPeerAdvisors@pitt.edu.
Meet Your Spring 2025 Peer Advisors
Abby Feather
Major: Computer science
“Hi! I am a Frederick Honors College student, the President of Women in Computer Science (WiCS), a member of the Computer Science Club (CSC), and a member of the Pitt Alumni Student Council (PASN). I love art, hanging out with friends, reading books, cooking, and traveling!”
Laura Liang
Major: Computer science
Minor: Statistics
“Hi! I am a member of the Computer Science Club (CSC), CASA Lotus, and the event coordinator for Women in Computer Science (WiCS). In my free time, I enjoy drawing, listening to music, solving puzzles, and I am hoping to explore more of the city!”
Johanna Luke
Major: Information science
Minor: Computer science
“Hi everyone! 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)
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 | 412-648-8888 | Information Sciences Building, Room 510
Work Schedule
In-office: Tuesday, Wednesday
Office Hours for Assigned Advisees
Thursdays, 11 a.m. – Noon | https://pitt.zoom.us/j/9059476810 or Information Sciences Building, Room 510
Emily Park, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
erp109@pitt.edu | 412-624-0837 | Information Sciences Building, Room 504
Work Schedule
In-office: Tuesday, Wednesday
Office Hours for Assigned Advisees
Wednesdays, 3 – 4 p.m. | https://pitt.zoom.us/my/eparksci or Information Sciences Building, Room 504
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
Office Hours for Assigned Advisees
Tuesdays, 5 - 6 p.m. | https://pitt.zoom.us/j/2950834947 or Information Sciences Building, Room 507
John Faulkner, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
jcf135@pitt.edu | 412-383-2236 | Information Sciences Building, Room 506
Work Schedule
In-office: Tuesday, Wednesday
Office Hours for Assigned Advisees
Wednesdays, 4 - 5 p.m.| https://pitt.zoom.us/j/9722537782
Kristine Pugliese, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
krp115@pitt.edu | 412-383-2290 | Information Sciences Building, Room 505
Work Schedule
In-office: Monday, Thursday
Office Hours for Assigned Advisees
Mondays, 1 - 2 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: Tuesday, Wednesday | Remote: Monday, Thursday, Friday
Office Hours for Assigned Advisees
Tuesday, 2 - 3 p.m. | https://pitt.zoom.us/j/96932023471 or Information Sciences Building, Room 509