Center for Student Success
The Center for Student Success includes a variety of professional services for prospective, active, and graduated students.
We advocate for students' academic success and promote faculty and staff engagement. The University's Student Success Hub offers collaborative study spaces, on-demand academic coaches, and reservable rooms for group work. Undergraduate nursing students are encouraged to take advantage of these university-wide resources as a complement to the support available through the School of Nursing.
Specific services provided by the Center for Student Success include:
Faculty and staff questions related to term scheduling, room reservations, PeopleSoft, Canvas, student concerns and grades are directed to contact PittNursing@pitt.edu or call the Center for Student Success front desk at 412-624-4586 for guidance.
Focusing on the success of each student, the Center for Student Success 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.
Director of Advising
Alicia K. Davin, MA
akdavin@pitt.edu | 412-383-4158
Advising Staff
Advisors for Traditional BSN Students
Patrice Alaquiva
pda16@pitt.edu | 412-383-0881
Linda S. Holden, MSN, RN
lsh5@pitt.edu | 412-624-8643
Alicia Kemp
A.Kemp@pitt.edu | 412-624-9170
Advisors for Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN (ABSN) Students
Tracey Lang, BSN, RN
langt@pitt.edu | 412-624-7941
Advisor for Graduate Students
All graduate students have a faculty advisor to guide them through their academic program. Additional graduate student advising is also provided by:
Rachel A. Downie, MA
rad306@pitt.edu | 412-383-9515
Student counseling is available to nursing students seeking support for:
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Mild to moderate anxiety and depression |
Identity development |
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Adjustment and developmental concerns |
Mild to moderate substance use concerns |
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Interpersonal concerns |
Academic, employment and career related concerns |
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Self-esteem concerns |
Difficulty with concentration, focus and memory |
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Concerns related to the transition to college |
Acute concerns related to sexual violence/misconduct |
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
The Center for Student Success 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
hendersn@pitt.edu | 412-624-2406
Jennifer Cupp
Scholarship Coordinator
jlc271@pitt.edu | 412-383-8841
All undergraduate students are encouraged to visit the Office of the Provost Student Success Hub.
Students experiencing emergency financial needs are encouraged to speak with the Advising team to apply for Support Our Students resources, or email PittNursing@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: PittNursing@pitt.edu