To make an appointment for English and Film & Media Studies advising through Pitt Pathways, log on to my.pitt.edu and search for "Navigate Student."
If you need to speak to an advisor at a time outside of the hours available in the system, please contact him or her by e-mail or phone to request an alternative time
Advisors
The English Department advisors are all teaching faculty as well as experienced mentors in English. Here are links to our faculty profiles along with our current contact information.
- Jeff Aziz, PhD | jeffaziz@pitt.edu | 412-624-2228
- Lori Campbell, PhD | lmc5@pitt.edu | 412-624-6559
- Mark Kemp, PhD | mkemp@pitt.edu | 412-624-6656
We are located in the Cathedral of Learning room 501-C.
Please use our online appointment system, in order to make, cancel, or change your advising appointments.
Once you have declared a major or minor in English Writing, Literature, Public and Professional Writing, and/or Film Studies, or if you’re considering one of these programs, you should pay us a visit. We’re here to help with any questions and concerns you have, from choosing the right courses to thinking about completing your degree and planning for after graduation.
You can and should browse this website for help with accessing your academic records, searching for courses, understanding requirements, looking into jobs, teaching and internship opportunities, or finding important contacts on campus. Check out the Undergraduate Timeline Brochure to make sure you are on track to be prepared for the job market after graduation. But you can also see one of our department advisors for personalized help, guidance, and conversation.
IMPORTANT: Please note that all students need to see their major advisor (or one of their advisors if they have more than one major) who will OK them for online self-registration. Depending on your registration starting date and time, which will be issued to you based on your number of credits earned (graduating seniors first, second-term freshman last), you will want to set up your advising in timely fashion.
See below for important dates; this schedule will be updated every term.
December 7 |
FALL TERM: Last day for undergraduate day classes SPRING TERM DEADLINE for continuing students to |
December 8 |
Reading Day |
December 10-15, incl. |
Final Examination Period for undergraduate day classes |
December 15 |
FALL TERM ENDS: Official date for degrees awarded in FALL TERM |
December 16 |
Residence Halls Close |
December 16 - January 6, incl. |
Winter Recess for students (no classes), all schools |
December 19 |
FALL TERM grades must be approved by instructors by 11:59 p.m. before final posting can begin |
December 24 - January 1, incl. |
Winter Recess for faculty and staff |
January 2 |
All University offices and buildings reopen |
January 4 |
Residence Halls Open |
January 7 |
SPRING TERM ENROLLMENT PERIOD ENDS for all students SPRING TERM CLASSES BEGIN |
January 18 |
SPRING TERM add/drop period ends |
January 21 |
Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday observance |
February 18 |
SUMMER TERM ENROLLMENT PERIOD BEGINS |
February 22 |
Honors Convocation |
March 8 |
SPRING TERM DEADLINE for students to submit Monitored Withdrawal forms to dean’s office |
March 10-17, incl. |
Spring Recess for students (no classes); University offices and buildings remain open and staffed during Spring Recess except on Friday, Spring Holiday |
March 15 |
University’s observance of Spring Holiday (University closed) |
March 25 |
FALL TERM ENROLLMENT APPOINTMENTS |
April 5 |
Last day for Fall term enrollment appointments |
April 6 |
Fall term open enrollment period begins |
April 19 |
SPRING TERM: Last day for undergraduate day classes |
April 20 |
Reading Day |
April 20-27, incl. |
College of General Studies classes, Saturday College classes, graduate classes, and evening classes will continue to meet during this period; final examinations should be held during the last scheduled class meeting |
April 22-27, incl. |
Final Examination Period for all undergraduate day classes |
April 27 |
SPRING TERM ENDS: Official date for degrees awarded in SPRING TERM |
May 1 |
SPRING TERM grades must be approved by instructors by 11:59 p.m. before final posting can begin |
* Please note: You must process course withdrawals or term resignations at 140 Thackeray Hall; failure to attend a class does not constitute official dropping, withdrawal, or resignation.