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
- Aug 13-16 International Student Orientation
- Aug 21 New Arts and Sciences Graduate Student Information Fair
- Aug 22 New TA/TF Orientation (CIDDE) Day 1 of 2
- 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
As an undergraduate Alexander Martin discovered his interest in anthropology and, more specifically, in understanding the causes of civilization. What innovation or new resource moves a society from a small village to a burgeoning city-state? To pursue his interests, Martin first obtained a master’s degree in anthropology from Florida Atlantic University and then began searching for doctoral programs. Before choosing Pitt, Martin considered four or five programs. He says, “Pitt really sold itself.” Read more about Alexander Martin >
Geology Student Katherine Middlecamp Is Awarded a $4,000 Research Grant from the GSA
Katherine Middlecamp, an MS candidate in the Department of Geology and Planetary Science, received a Graduate Student Research Grant from the Geological Society of America for her proposal, "Isotopic investigation of anthropogenic sources of carbon and nitrogen to vegetation along an urban to rural gradient." Read more about Katherine Middlecamp >
HPS Student Justin Sytsma Wins National Award
Justin Sytsma, a teaching fellow in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, is this year's winner of the William James Prize awarded by the Society for Philosophy and Psychology. Read more about Justin Sytsma >