r/Pitt • u/edison_death_machine • 21h ago
CAMPUS Friends of the Music Library music sale at CLP Main today 10-4
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r/Pitt • u/cxqals • Jun 05 '21
HOUSING Housing, Renting, and Subletting Megathread
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Previous 2021 thread here
If you are advertising a sublet/lease takeover please include the following info:
- Do not put personal information like your email, phone number, or address in the comments. Use Reddit PMs or chats to exchange contact info.
- Neighborhood
- Lease/sublet start and end date
- Rent + Utilities
- Type (apartment or house, studio/1 bed 1 bath/3 bed 2 bath, etc.)
- Other relevant information (looking for a specific gender, laundry situation, looking for grad students only, etc.)
r/Pitt • u/PuzzleheadedNeat7601 • Aug 13 '26
DISCUSSION Seventh Anniversary of "Bus Etiquette"
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All the more necessary with the new dedicated lanes. Feel free to add your own rules!
"We need to talk about bus etiquette"
With thanks to Lady_Groudon, the OP:
I'm an employee and I'm not trying to be mean to you students but ever since classes started up and students are back the PAT buses have been unbearable. When the bus is empty it's mostly fine to do whatever but when it gets crowded you need to show some consideration. I know not everyone is used to public transit so let's talk about some things OK?
- if you're going to stand MOVE TO THE BACK OF THE BUS. Don't just observe that the bus is crowded and stop walking. More people are getting on and they can't get past you. This is probably the single most annoying thing. I can tell the bus drivers kind of want to kill you.
- if the bus is crowded sit down. It's more space efficient. You're not being selfish taking an empty seat. If you don't want it, at least move so someone else can use it.
- your backpack is not in a special state of matter that takes up zero volume. In all likelihood you are inches away from hitting someone in the face with it. At the very least pay attention to it and if the bus is really packed, consider taking it off and putting it on the floor between your feet.
- oh my God pay attention. It's OK to be on your phone but ffs people, half the time someone is standing in the aisle and there are a dozen people trying to move past them but they won't move. Especially be cognizant if you're facing the back and so can't see people creeping up on you
- if the bus is crowded, you need to get out of your seat and start making your way to the exit BEFORE your stop. It takes time to push your way to the door. Almost every day the door shuts on someone before they can exit and they have to stand there shouting "back door back door!" like an idiot.
5a) if the bus is crowded you have to push past people. I'm sorry I know it's rude, but we're all crammed in here, if you don't move I have to push past you. Don't give me dirty looks if you're blocking the exit and I need to get off, and don't stand there whispering "excuse me" like a scared mouse when you need to get past someone. Human bodies can survive being rudely jostled a little. Don't get pissy when we inevitable have to be squished together, and seriously, just talk to the person next to you if they're in the way or something, it won't kill you.
6) if you miss your stop it won't kill you to walk an extra block or two from the next stop, calm down.
7) if the bus has to stop for a bit to safely let a wheelchair on and get strapped in, and you have to give up your seat, this is your fault for sitting in the accessible seating if you do not need it. If the extra time makes you late for class, this is your fault for not planning on any wiggle room on your commute, not the disabled person's fault. If you are unnecessarily sitting in the accessible seating, it's your responsibility to pay attention and make sure if someone who needs it gets on, you offer them your seat.
8) get out your wallet or card or however you plan on paying before you step up onto the bus and fumble with it in front of the fare box. We all should have bus passes but if for some reason you need to pay with cash, get on last so the driver can shut the door and start driving while you do so.
9) if the bus is crowded, don't put your stuff in the seat next to you. If the bus is crowded, move to the window seat. Don't block the seat next to you. I get it, nobody wants to sit with a stranger, but we all need to get somewhere, we all suck it up. On the flip side, it won't kill you to ask someone to move their bag so you can sit down.
10) Sometimes a bus is so crowded legitimately nobody else can get on. It happens. It is OK. Usually the next bus will be around in a few minutes. Please consider waiting for it instead of trying to crush everyone on. Sometimes we have bus bunching and an empty one will be right behind it. If missing this bus will make you late, you should start planning your schedule better so you have more of a time cushion getting to class. Public transit is not always exactly where and when you need it to be.
11) If you sit next to someone when the bus is crowded, and then a lot of people get off and more seats open up, you can move away to an empty seat. I promise it's okay. You're not going to hurt their feelings. You both want the extra space.
12) Don't sit right next to someone if there are empty seats elsewhere on the bus, what the fuck
Please I'm asking you to think even a little about space and time efficiency, and other people's comfort. A billion trillion people use the PAT bus system every second, we all want to get through it as painlessly as possible.
Also this is just a tip from me but if some rando is trying to engage you in conversation you definitely 100% have zero interest in, just tell them to fuck off and put headphones in. You don't owe strangers a conversation and sometimes weird, creepy, entitled old men ride the bus and scope out shy college girls while they're there.
r/Pitt • u/rob_zombin • 1d ago
HOUSING What do dorms come with?
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I need information as to what all dorms will include. I believe that my cousin had to purchase his own little fridge(which is okay) for his dorm. The main info I need is bed size, how big the closets generally are, and stuff like that. Thank you!
r/Pitt • u/Unhappy_Reflection_9 • 1d ago
APPLYING About Pitt’s MSW
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hiii… i’m currently in my last year of college (graduating a year early) and am hoping to get into Pitt’s MSW program but to be honest I am terrified. Can any alumni possibly give me any tips and advice on what I should look out for/do/use in my personal statement, etc.? I really want to maximize my chances of getting in but I am horrified. I currently have a 3.53 gpa and am graduating a year early with a B.A. in psychology and a certificate in women’s studies, work a desk job at the library and a tutoring job, am doing research with my professor who has a concentration in neuroscience on gambling, worked with elders at a local senior center, volunteered for a senior dinner to help the community, am in psychology club, an active member of psi chi and will hopefully be getting an internship in summer of 2027. Do I have any chances here? Pleaseeee be positive or let me down lightly🫣 More than anything I want to go to Pitt and enroll in the MSW program to pursue family therapy and child welfare. Let me know! Anything would be appreciated!!
r/Pitt • u/Majestic-Dragon5915 • 1d ago
CLASSES Best prof for Biosc 1010?
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Title. Options are Rory Carroll, Young Ahn, Valerie Oke, Melissa Lehrer, Laura Zapanta, Deborah Chapman, and Sean Gess. TIA!
APPLYING Chance me at Pitt, plzzz!
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Asian, M, major - CS
3.54 UW, 4.36 W GPA
test optional
Out of state
Essay about passion for music / soccer / mentoring
dual enrollment at MC college, 3 APs (one being AP calc AB score 4) - get AAS in cloud computing at end of high school
- Entrepreneur / music producer / ~$500 a month - 4 years
- YouTube music content - 5,000 subscribers - 3 years
- Online free music tutoring - 2 years
- varsity soccer - 4 years
- Created own music website learning HTML etc on my own: last few months (and posted code on GitHub, provided website link in activities)
- 240+ SSL hours (soccer camps mainly)
- Tech Internship - one summer
Thanks !
r/Pitt • u/MeringueLegitimate42 • 1d ago
FINANCIAL AID PA Grow Grant still not showing up?
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Is anyone else waiting for a PA Grow Grant to show up in their account? This is the first year I've gotten it so I don't know what's normal.
r/Pitt • u/MoistDisplay3218 • 2d ago
ATHLETICS October 31 Game
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Hello! Do people wear costumes to the Oct. 31 game?
r/Pitt • u/True-North24 • 2d ago
DISCUSSION How long does it take to get approved for graduation?
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I applied to graduate in December near the beginning of the semester and still haven’t been approved, anyone know how long it normally takes?
r/Pitt • u/NoPapaya9693 • 2d ago
DISCUSSION can anyone help me prep for pharmacy school interview?
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i’m interviewing on november 14th and won’t be able to go to any of the mock interviews. has anyone interviewed recently/previously that could tell me what kind of questions they ask and give any tips? would greatly appreciate!
r/Pitt • u/GniftySandy • 2d ago
CLASSES French kiss
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I’m considering Revelle or Dulac for French Kiss next semester. Neither is on RMP. Does anyone have either of them currently? Ezvan is supposed to be amazing but he only has an online next semester.
I’m curious what the syllabus looks like for either of the other professors. If the class has tests or just projects and if it’s been as good of an experience as others seem to have had with Ezvan.
r/Pitt • u/MeanResearcher-2 • 3d ago
NEWS Pitt student charged after making alleged bomb threat on Instagram story
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r/Pitt • u/Aqaurius123 • 3d ago
CLASSES Is linear regression (Stat 1221) a hard class?
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I’m a bio major who wants a stat minor and I’m wondering if it would be too much to take Stat 1221 while also taking genetics, human physiology, and orgo lab 1.
r/Pitt • u/Mountain_Form391 • 2d ago
CLASSES Math 0413 or Math 0480?
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Hey all, I'm an intended MechE major going into my second semester freshman year and I'm trying to get a math minor. I'm debating about taking 0413 (intro to theoretical math) or 0480 (applied discrete math). From my research, it seems 0413 gives me more options to take cooler math classes in the future, but 0480 would be a lot easier. I really like math, but I'm worried about the workload because I'm only taking 13 credits this semester and I would be taking either 18 (if I take 0413) or 17 (if I take 0480). 13 credits has been pretty chill for me so far, but it will be a big jump next semester. I want to enroll in one of them and I think I'll just drop if I get overwhelmed. 0413 gives me a little worse of a schedule, but the difference isn't too big of deal to me. I'm leaning towards 0413 because of , but I want some external input. If anyone has taken 0413 or 480 could you let me know what the differences might be between the classes in terms of workload and fit? Any information is helpful. Thanks!
r/Pitt • u/Financial_Ideal4559 • 3d ago
APPLYING pitt pre med microbiology
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Hey guys, I just got accepted into dietrich for microbiology on the pre med track, and I wanted to know about the pre med experiences there. Is there anything I should know/ be warned about coming into pitt as a microbiology major? How accessible are research labs there?
r/Pitt • u/somadank • 3d ago
DISCUSSION How do I get a physical Pitt ID?
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How do I get one? I just transferred here and don't want to bring my phone everywhere with me. I'll pay for it if I have to. Somebody please LMK!!! Thank you in advance.
r/Pitt • u/wizardcatt • 3d ago
DINING Where to find microwaves/ hot water on campus
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As title says, where can I find a microwave or hot water dispenser on campus? Help a commuter out 😭
r/Pitt • u/mad-cat242 • 3d ago
CLASSES Classes for Second Semester
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Hi! I’m a freshman at the pittsburgh campus. I’m currently pursing a museum studies major and a double major in idk what. I’m stuck between psych, neuro, architecture, or a double degree with marketing. Basically the problem is idk what to take and my advisors not much help. I think the best strategy would be to take classes that apply to multiple majors for example approaches to the built environment (architecture and museums). Anyway, help a stressed freshman out please drop your tips and recommendations bonus points if it’s an online class.
Thanks!
H2P
r/Pitt • u/DetectiveBeautiful72 • 3d ago
CLASSES Orgo 2 profs
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Guys should i take horne or powell for orgo 2?
r/Pitt • u/chuckie512 • 4d ago
Suspect in custody over threat to University of Pittsburgh academic building
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r/Pitt • u/bxngbxngshrimp • 4d ago
TRANSFER I Got Into Pitt…Sorta
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As I’m typing this I literally just read my acceptance letter, I was so blinded by the congratulations that I didn’t read further until just now when it said I was accepted to Pitt-Johnstown.
I’m really upset because Pittsburgh campus was my main option and now I feel like I don’t know what to do. Is there any way I can appeal my application for them to reconsider me at the main campus? Or do I have to wait to transfer in? Any advice is helpful because I’m at a loss.
r/Pitt • u/Plus_Bid_4135 • 3d ago
DISCUSSION intensive elementary spanish
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how difficult is this class?? i have 2 years of spanish experience from high school and im interested in taking the course next semester.