In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Bio Advising Office is closed for in-person advising. Our academic services will continue to be provided remotely (via Skype for Business, Zoom, email, and/or phone).
- There are lots of ways to get in touch with a bio advisor.
- Find additional resources to make the most of remote bio advising
- Don't forget to check emergency.pitt.edu for important updates.
- Have a question? Check our FAQ page to see if we have an answer.
The Department of Biological Sciences' Advising Office has five biology advisors who work to support and enrich the academic experience of students by helping with curricular decisions, as well as providing information and guidance on extracurricular options, career paths, and post-graduate plans. The Biological Sciences Undergraduate Advising Office is open to any student (not just our majors) with questions regarding Biology classes, majors, and careers.
Biological Sciences Undergraduate Advising
A258 Langley Hall
Closed for in-person advising until further notice
Best ways to get in touch with Biology Advising:
Email bioadv@pitt.edu with quick questions and we will get back to you within 2 business days. To discuss long-term plans, complex problems, or have an advising hold lifted, please sign up for an advising appointment via the Navigate Student app or website.
- If you are requesting a permission number to get enrolled in a BIOSC course, please complete this form. You will need your PeopleSoft number, the course name, and its 5 digit course number. If you need a permisison number for a CHEM, PHYS, or other class, you should contact their department directly.
- If you are signing up for Bio Research or Bio UTA credits, find your form here. Forms are due by the end of add/drop each term. For Fall 2021, submit completed & signes forms to this survey. For Summer 2021, please email forms to bioadv@pitt.edu.
Please Note: Not all appointment types are available at all times. Appointment types vary throughout the semester, based on anticipated student needs.
Biology Drop-In Advising (via zoom!)
(Check your email for times/links or email bioadv@pitt.edu for info.)
Biology Advising Drop-In hours are great for quick questions that can be answered in under 5 minutes. We also have designated drop-in hours with our Biology Peer Advisors. To discuss long-term plans, complex problems, or have an advising hold lifted, you should sign up for an advising appointment via the Navigate Student app.
Biology Advising 10 minute Appointments
Perfect for quick questions or check-ins. Students may sign up for these 10 minute appointments via the Navigate Student app or website. Non-majors and prospective students are welcome to make these appointments except during peak enrollment periods (October and March).
Biology Advising 30 minute Appointments
Designed for in-depth discussions of academic planning, career goals, extracurriculars, and more complex issues. Students may sign up for these 30 minute appointments via the Navigate Student app or website. Non-majors and prospective students are welcome to make these appointments except during peak enrollment periods (October and March).
Biology Advising Pre-Enrollment Appointments
This is a 30-minute appointment designed for planning and discussion of Spring and Summer 2021 scheduling, and for lifting advising holds. These appointments are reserved for majors only.
Biology Advising 15 Minute Senior Specials
Exclusive for seniors who will graduate in April 2021, this 15-minute appointment offers a quick review of their plan and their advising hold removed.
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