Office of Veterans Services | University of Pittsburgh

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Pitt is a Military Friendly School

The University of Pittsburgh has been designated a Military Friendly School® for eight years in a row. The top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools in the country receive this designation for exemplary services that embrace their military students.

Visit Our Office

Our services begin before you even apply. We offer one-on-one preadmission sessions to assist you. There is a lot to consider when starting or returning to college, and you don't have to do it alone. Contact 412-624-3213 or veterans@pitt.edu to set up an appointment today!

Dependent and Family Benefits

OVS Isn't Just for Vets

OVS works to help military dependents and spouses receive VA education benefits, in addition to student veterans. Dependents make up an important part of our military affiliated student population on campus!

Career Resources

OVS is committed to assisting the veteran and military affiliated students at the University of Pittsburgh from admission to graduation and beyond. OVS is here to support you in all of your academic and employment endeavors.

Connect with our Student Veterans

Join our Veteran Community

Find the camaraderie you enjoyed during your time in service with our resources, groups, newsletter, and social media. Connect with the Pitt Vets student group when you arrive on campus and stay connected with our Veteran Alumni Council after graduation!

Transfer Credits

Important Information

If you want, or expect, to receive transfer credit due to your military service or training you must request a copy of your Joint Services Transcript be sent to the University. When applying to the University of Pittsburgh, all applicants are required to submit transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended where college credits were earned. Please contact the Office of Veterans Services at (412) 624-3213 or veterans@pitt.edu with any questions.

Connect with Us Virtually

Our office holds virtual open office hours for students three days a week: Mon 11:00-1:00pm, Wed 9:00-11:00am, Fri 1:00-3:00pm.

Connect with us via Zoom during any of those times.

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Arielle Garcia

Knowledge Operator, U.S. Air Force (2009–11)
Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences

“The Office of Veterans Services helps me to succeed—from walking me through my GI Bill benefits to free tutoring sessions to peer mentoring through the Student Veteran Association. Best of all, the office supports a community of veterans on campus, providing me with the camaraderie I came to rely on in the military.”

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Pitt Celebrates Anniversary of the Original GI Bill

New Director in OVS!

Check out the July 2019 OVS Newsletter!

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