Dietrich School and CGS Global Experiences Program Information
Pitt students can take part in over 350 global programs in more than 75 countries. Research in London, service-learning in Bolivia, discovering what it takes to be a first responder in the Himalayas and more—the Dietrich School and College of General Studies have you covered. Most programs are led by Pitt faculty and can help you satisfy general education, electives, or major/minor/certificate requirements. Together, we are Taking Pitt to the World and Bringing the World to Pitt!
Learn more on the Global Experiences Office website.
Expand Your Global Mindset
Explore opportunities to globalize your education through study abroad, international research, service-learning or internship, while earning credits toward graduation. All global experiences are offered for academic credit and can help you satisfy general education credits, electives, or major/minor/certificate requirements. Pitt offers a wide variety of global opportunities, from semester programs to short-term spring break and summer options and study away.
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- First Year Global Programs
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The A&S First Year Global Program offers Dietrich School students their first opportunity to study abroad. Through this program, students will earn 3 credits while traveling with a small group of peers and a Pitt advisor for 10 days to two weeks after the spring semester of their Freshman year. All students, regardless of location, will take ARTSC XXXX, which we are currently in the process of proposing to satisfy the Specific Geographic Region general education requirement*. Locations will change each year and while students won't be able to apply to a specific location but to the program overall, they will have the chance to rank their top locations.
- Global Experiences for General Education Credits
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For Panther Programs courses that fulfill other general education requirements are listed on each program’s page and can be found in the General Education Requirements Course Catalog.
For Exchanges and Pitt-Recognized Programs, your Dietrich Global Experience Advisor will review your courses for general education requirements.
- Global Experiences for Major, Minor or Certificate Requirements
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Generally speaking, you can fulfill major, minor, or certificate requirements on a global experience. This means that with proper planning, you can complete a global experience while staying on track with your program requirements and without having to delay your graduation.
- Professional Experiences Abroad (i.e. internships, research, service-learning)
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Internships abroad give students the opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience in their chosen field in a global setting. These experiences enhance your resume and help you develop skills that are highly sought after by employers.
- Eligibility Requirements
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Before you dive in to finding a program, you should make sure that you meet the minimum requirements to study abroad. Because all programs offered by Pitt Global Experiences are academically rigorous and take place in varied cultural, safety, and legal climates, program managers and advisors thoroughly evaluate applications to each program. Please bear in mind that study abroad is a privilege, and the application process can be a competitive one. You are required to complete a global experiences application regardless of the type of program that you choose.
The Global Experiences Office staff has the ultimate decision in whether or not you are eligible to participate on a program, regardless of the type of program to which you are applying and/or accepted by a program or partner institution.
Please note: all students must be 18 years old by the start date of their program.
- Funding My Experience
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Much like the countries and cultures in which you can study, the cost of participating in a program can vary widely and is affected by a variety of factors. While you may want to focus on the more exciting aspects of the process, it is important to understand the total cost of your experience and the varying ways in which you can finance your program.
- Hearing Peer Experiences
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Hear from fellow Panthers about their life changing adventures on their global experiences!
- Applying!
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Our team does our best to make applying for and participating in a global experience as seamless as possible but you will need to be aware and stay on top of the tasks and actions you need to take. The timeline for each program will be a bit different - this will be communicated to you through: your program's webpage (deadlines and program dates); your Global Experiences profile and applications; emails from your program manager or advisor; and emails from our partners.
Contact Us
From the minute you connect with the Dietrich Global Experiences Team, you’ll have an extra advisor in your corner. We’ll make sure you’re prepared for your global experience before it starts — but that’s just the beginning. We’ll help you contextualize what you’ve learned at the end of your program. We’ll connect you to other experiences, internships, or projects that take what you’ve done and build on it. We’ll help translate your global experiences into the kind of language that creates a stand-out résumé. Reach out!