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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, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 2 - 3 p.m.
Thursday: 2 -3 p.m. and 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 Fall 2024 Drop-In Hours

No Peer Advisor drop-in hours on Thanksgiving or Winter break.

Monday

Abby 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. (last day Dec. 2)

Sarina 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (last day Dec. 9)

Tuesday

Laura 3 p.m.- 4 p.m. (last day Dec. 3)

Wednesday

Aidan 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (last day Dec. 4)

Johanna 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. (last day Dec. 4)

Thursday

Jessica 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (last day Dec. 5)

Friday

Paige 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (last day Dec. 6)

SCI Peer Advisors Zoom Room: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/91996178704

Have a question? Email our Peer Advisors at SCIPeerAdvisors@pitt.edu

Meet Your Fall 2024 Peer Advisors

Jessica Baek
Majors: Computer Science and Data Science

"Hi! I'm a junior double majoring in Computer Science and Data Science. At Pitt, I'm in Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) as a co-service chair and Women in Computer Science (WICS). In my free time, I love to read, try new foods, watch my comfort shows or am usually roaming around Pittsburgh.”

Jessica hosts drop-in hours: Thursday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (last day Dec. 5)

Aidan Brophy
Major: Digital Narrative & Interactive Design (DNID)
Certificate: Digital Media

“Hey all! I’m a junior Digital Narrative & Interactive Design (DNID) major, though I’m also pursuing a Digital Media certificate and maybe a History minor, as well as running tours for the Nationality Rooms Program through Quo Vadis. I will bring up random Nationality Room trivia if it’s even slightly related to the topic of conversation, so be wary of that. Outside of running tours and attending class, I can usually be found lurking in the Cathedral of Learning, charting the optimal routes for my daily schedule, or playing video games in my dorm room—though that last one seems like a bit of a given, considering my major.”

Aidan hosts drop-in hours: Wednesday: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (last day Dec. 4)

Abby Feather
Major: Computer Science

“Hi! I’m a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and a Frederick Honors College student. At Pitt, I am the Vice 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!”

Abby hosts drop-in hours: Monday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (last day Dec. 2)

 

Paige Frank
Major: Information Science
Minor: Computer Science

“Hey everyone! I'm a sophomore majoring in information science with a minor in computer science. I'm part of the Minorities Association in Computation (MAC), Black Action Society (BAS), and Women in Computer Science (WiCS). Outside of the classroom, you can catch me watching or playing basketball, binge-watching romcoms, or exploring the city with my friends.”

Paige hosts drop-in hours: Friday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (last day Dec. 6)

Laura Liang
Major: Computer Science

“Hi! I’m a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Statistics. 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!”

Laura hosts drop-in hours: Tuesday 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (last day Dec. 3)

Johanna Luke
Major: Information Science
Minor: Computer Science

“Hi everyone! I’m a senior 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: Thursday 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. (last day Dec. 4)

Sarina Saran
Majors: Computer Science, Media & Professional Communications
Minor: Applied Fitness

"Hi! I am a junior working on an Honors dual degree in Computer Science and Media and Professional Communication. At Pitt, I am involved with several organizations including Pitt Pathfinders, Blue & Gold Society, Women in Computer Science (WICS), and I teach group fitness classes through Campus Rec. Outside of all that, I enjoy traveling, trying new foods, and finding cheap tickets to concerts and musicals!"

SCI Peer Advisor Spotlight: Sarina Saran (SCI ‘ 26)

Sarina hosts drop-in hours: Monday 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (last day Dec. 9)


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 HermannUndergraduate Academic Advisor
amh482@pitt.edu | 412-648-8888 | Information Sciences Building, Room 510

Work Schedule
In-office: Tuesday, Wednesday | Remote: Monday, Thursday, Friday

Office Hours for Assigned Advisees
Wednesdays, 1 – 2 p.m | 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 | Remote: Monday, Thursday, Friday

Office Hours for Assigned Advisees
Thursdays, 2 – 3 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

John Faulkner, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
jcf135@pitt.edu | 412-383-2236 | Information Sciences Building, Room 506

Work Schedule
In office: Tuesday, Thursday | Remote: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

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 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
Mondays, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | https://pitt.zoom.us/j/96932023471 or Information Sciences Building, Room 509