SSOE Admitted Student Events

Congratulations on your admission to the Swanson School of Engineering for Fall 2027!

We understand that choosing a college is a difficult decision, so the Swanson School of Engineering wants to provide ample opportunity for you and your family to connect with us. Below are events, in collaboration with the Office of Admissions, to help you in your college decision!

 

Benedum Hall Tours and Engineering Information Sessions

bridge and stair well to mascaro centerVisitors will watch a Pitt Engineering overview presentation covering the first-year engineering curriculum, experiential learning opportunities, support systems, clubs and organizations, and campus life.

They will then be taken on a Benedum Hall tour to see engineering classrooms, office spaces, labs, makerspaces, study locations, and where to find student services, led by a current engineering undergraduate student.

Through November 30th, 2026
Mondays - 10am, 12pm, & 2pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays - 12pm
Fridays - 10am, 12pm, & 2pm

Space is limited and registrations are required. Please register through the link above or your Pitt Applicant Portal.

Engineering - Admitted Students Days

Admitted students are invited to Benedum Hall to sit in on a presentation from a Swanson School of Engineering faculty or staff member and take part in a guided, Benedum Hall walking tour. Guests will also have the options to sit in on a engineering student panel and participate in a Swanson School of Engineering open house with representatives from departments, clubs and organizations, and co-curricular offices.

Admitted Student Days will be various Fridays & Saturdays. For the most up-to-date listing of all available dates and to register, please check you Pitt Applicant Portal! 

If you have trouble access your portal, please reach out to pitt.admissions@pitt.edu!

pantHER mentoring program

PantHER Mentor Days will be throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. For the most up-to-date listing of available dates and to register, please check you Pitt Applicant Portal!

Continuing our commitment to promoting women in STEM fields, all admitted students are invited for a mentorship program to assist in the college decision process. Invitees are paired up with current engineering student and invited to a unique day on Pitt campus to experience the life of a Swanson School of Engineering student. Guests will have the option to get a tour of Bendum Hall, an informal tour of campus highlights, eat a meal on campus, sit in on a class, meet a faculty member, and more.

One-on-One Engineering Visits

Prospective engineering students and their families sit down with a Pitt Engineering ambassador to discuss the first-year engineering program, experiential learning opportunities, and the disciplines within the Swanson School of Engineering. Visitors are also taken on a unique tour of Benedum Hall, the home of Swanson School of Engineering, based on the interests of the prospective student. Please email pittengrvisitors@pitt.edu about available options!

Pitt Engineering Virtual Panel

Monthly

Guests, joining via Zoom, meet current engineering ambassadors for an information session and personalized Q&A ambassador to discuss the first-year engineering program, experiential learning opportunities, and the disciplines within the Swanson School of Engineering.

Register for a Virtual Panel