Student Affairs

The office of Student Affairs includes a variety of professional services to prospective, active, and graduated students. We advocate for students' academic success and promote faculty and staff engagement.

Specific services provided by Student Affairs include:

Academics

Faculty and staff questions related to term scheduling, room reservations, PeopleSoft, Canvas, student concerns and grades are directed to contact sao50@pitt.edu or call the Student Affairs front desk at 412-624-4586 for guidance.

Advisement

Focusing on the success of each student, the office of Student Affairs has advisors for students enrolled in all academic programs. Students meet with their advisors a minimum of one time per term. Appointments with undergraduate student advisors are scheduled via the Navigate Student app. Walk-in office hours are also offered by each advisor.

Advising Staff

Director of Advisement

Jennifer L Brunner, PhD, MSEd, GPHR
412-383-9531 | jlb366@pitt.edu

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Advisors for Traditional BSN Students

Patrice Alaquiva
412-383-0881 | pda16@pitt.edu

Alicia K. Davin, MA
412-383-4158 | akdavin@pitt.edu

Linda S. Holden, MSN, RN
412-624-8643 | lsh5@pitt.edu

Alicia Kemp
412-624-9170 | A.Kemp@pitt.edu

Advisors for Accelerated 2nd degree BSN Students

Tracey Lang, BSN, RN
412-624-7941 | langt@pitt.edu

Alicia K. Davin, MA
412-383-4158 | akdavin@pitt.edu

Advisor for Graduate Students

All graduate students have a faculty advisor to guide them through their academic program. Additional graduate student advisement is also provided by:

Rachel A. Downie, MA
412-383-9515 | rad306@pitt.edu

Counseling

Student counseling is available to Nursing Students seeking support for:

Mild to moderate anxiety and depression	Identity development
Adjustment and developmental concerns	Mild to moderate substance use concerns
Interpersonal concerns	Academic, employment and career related concerns
Self-esteem concerns	Difficulty with concentration, focus and memory
Concerns related to the transition to college	Acute concerns related to sexual violence/misconduct

Teams Call 412-383-1697 to get started!

Counselor

Kevan Schneider
krs318@pitt.edu

Available Hours:

Monday:8:30 to 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:30 to 5:00 PM - Remote
Wednesday:8:30 to 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:30 to 5:00 PM
Friday:8:30 to 5:00 PM - Remote

Scholarships & Financial Aid

The Office of Student Affairs assists undergraduate and graduate nursing students with navigating scholarship opportunities and financial aid. Learn more about the application process and deadlines on the Scholarships & Financial Aid page.

For questions or information, please contact:

Cynthia Henderson
Scholarship Coordinator
412-624-2406; hendersn@pitt.edu

Support Our Students (SOS) Emergency Funds

Students experiencing emergency financial needs are encouraged to speak with the Advising team to apply for Support Our Students resources, or email sao50@pitt.edu for assistance.

Location

School of Nursing
3500 Victoria Street
240 Victoria Bldg.
Pittsburgh, PA 15261

Contact

Phone: 412-624-4586
Fax: 412-624-2409
Toll Free:1-888-747-0794
Email: sao50@pitt.edu