Pre-Orientation Checklist
We can’t wait for you to join us here at Katz! Everything you need to know before arriving is in the checklist below. Download a PDF version of this checklist.
Accessibility
For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact the University of Pittsburgh Office of Disability Resources and Services at least three weeks in advance in order for us to provide seamless access. For general questions about accessibility services at the University of Pittsburgh, please visit https://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/drs/.
Career Management and Corporate Engagement (CMCE) Requirements
Immunizations
IT Information and Laptop Computers
It is strongly recommended that you have a Windows PCÂ during your time in the program. Several courses will require the use of Windows-based software that is not compatible with Macs.
Please refer to the Katz IT help pages. Mac users should make their appointment to install Windows as soon as possible. Call 412-624-4357 to request an appointment for a Parallels or Bootcamp setup. Appointment slots fill up quickly at the start of a new academic year.
You can connect to the wireless network upon arrival to campus. In short, all you need to do is connect to SETUP-PITT-WIFI, open your web browser, and follow the directions that appear on-screen.
Pre-Orientation Survey
Please make sure that you complete the Pre-Orientation Survey.
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster
The University of Pittsburgh requires every student, faculty, and staff member to comply with certain mitigation measures unless they provide proof that they have been vaccinated. People are considered fully vaccinated:
- After their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccines, or
- After a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine
- Faculty, staff, and students can request an exemption from the vaccine requirement. Learn more here.
We know that 96% of our students, faculty, and staff across all campuses are vaccinated and that many people in our community have sought out booster shots. If you have received a booster shot, please update your record and upload an additional photo of your vaccination card.
The use of information regarding an individual’s vaccination status will be limited to the purposes of our virus control program and will be accessed only by appropriately authorized personnel.
Prior to starting the process, it is recommended that you photograph or scan the front of the card which includes your name, what COVID-19 vaccine you received and the date(s) you received the vaccine. Save this photo or file to your computer or smartphone to upload as described below.
If you lost your vaccination card, please visit the PittCoVax Vaccination Center on Fifth Avenue where they can provide a replacement after verifying vaccination information.
Students
Upload your proof of vaccination to your campus student health service.
Student E-mail ID and Student ID Card
Please check your mail and e-mail for instructions on obtaining your Pitt student e-mail identification. This is important as you will receive specific log-in information that will allow you to access your e-mail account and be permitted to enter the Pitt system. Once you have matriculated, you should be able to visit Panther Central at your convenience to obtain your student ID. Visit the Panther Central Website for more information. ID photos are also used to populate the faculty class rosters, and your ID can be used for a variety of services as described on the Panther Central website.
Student Health Insurance
All students are required to carry health insurance. Please click here for university information for health insurance requirements.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
I chose Katz because of the world-class faculty and students: the professors here are well-versed in their fields, passionate about teaching, and want to see their students succeed academically and professionally; the students are dedicated to excellence and form an excellent professional network.Â
I chose Katz for the course offerings. I knew I could build on my strengths through the strong core curriculum with specific classes that would help me learn invaluable tactics and strategies for my career. The international community at Katz is eye-opening. Learning from individuals who come from all over the world is a valuable experience in and of itself.
