About the School
The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Arts and Sciences is the largest Pittsburgh-area graduate school program. We offer MA, MS, MFA, and PhD programs in 34 concentrations, as well as a wide range of interdisciplinary programs.
Get Involved
The Arts and Sciences Graduate Student Organization (A&S-GSO) is an official University student organization that advocates for the interests and concerns of graduates. We plan events such as the Grad Expo, provide travel grants, and help produce the Grad Guide. Read more about the A&S-GSO >
Calendar
- May 12 Summer 12W, 6W1, and 4W1 sessions' classes begin
- May 14 Summer 6W1 and 4W1 sessions' add/drop periods end
- May 16 Summer term add/drop period ends
- See the full calendar >
Graduation
Ready to graduate? Before the celebration begins, ensure you've completed all the necessary paperwork. Browse the requirements and download forms >
Highlights
Fulbright Scholar Juan Negri Malbran knew of Barry Ames, Mellon Professor of Comparative Politics and chair of the Department of Political Science, long before ever meeting him. While pursuing his undergraduate studies in Argentina, Negri Malbran concentrated on Latin American politics. It was during this time that the work of Ames, a renowned Latin Americanist, caught Negri Malbran's attention. Read more about Juan Negri Malbran >
Winners of the 2008 Baranger Teaching Award Announced
The Elizabeth Baranger Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes outstanding teaching by graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh. Its purpose is to make graduate student teaching more visible and valued on campus, to raise the standards of teaching by graduate students, and to help them prepare professionally for teaching careers. See this year's winners >
English Alumnus Jeffrey Galin Received Florida Atlantic University's President's Leadership Award
Galin was selected to receive the school's President's Leadership Award for his effective leadership as Director of the University Center for Excellence in Writing and Writing Across the Curriculum program. Read more >