Student Success | Office of the Provost | University of Pittsburgh

The transition to college is stressful for nearly all students. Many students move to a new place, where they become disconnected from their network of support and are expected to quickly integrate socially and academically in a new context. Although the stress of the transition can affect anyone, students from traditionally minoritized and underrepresented backgrounds experience this stress disproportionately. This institutional collaboration brings insights and best practices captured from researchers, faculty, advisors, and students in order to build a campus where every student can feel they belong. (Pitt Undergraduate Students: visit Belonging on the Undergraduate Studies website for resources and information specific to students.)

Highlights

Pitt Transition Study

See findings of recent studies and learn more about the research collaborative's origins and strategies.

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Belonging Interventions

See how in-class interventions are being practiced now, find data for future research, and find training opportunities.

Mentor and student attend Innovation Showcase event

Resources and Support

Build your knowledge about belonging interventions through articles, initiatives, programs, and other support resources.

Videos

Watch a series of videos exploring the importance of a sense of belonging for students in the university environment.

students participating in art activity at 2022 Provost Academy

Program Impact Project

The research initiative examines the landscape for supporting first-generation, limited-income, and under-represented minority students.

Pitt Gallup Report

Gallup Inc. studies of recent Pitt alumni have meaningfully impacted the development or enhancement of initiatives, programs, and resources at the University.