We start building a community right away鈥攂efore most people even get to campus in fact. You and your fellow BRIDGES members can move onto campus early by attending our exclusive pre-orientation retreat weekend. Not only will you get to meet like-minded students and settle in before other first-year students, you will also get to:
- get insider tips on how to make the transition to Pitt a successful and enjoyable one,
- interact with Pitt鈥檚 world-class faculty members,
- participate in fun activities with BRIDGES mentors and incoming students, and
- explore the campus and city.
The BRIDGES Retreat this year will be August 13, 2025 to August 15, 2025.
Registration for the retreat closes July 18th.
2025 BRIDGES Retreat Overview:
Wednesday (August 13th):
- Arrival and Move-in for BRIDGES students (all day)
- BRIDGES Family Dinner
Thursday (August 14th):
- Group Sessions (Intro to BRIDGES, Academic Advising)
- Lunch
- Mentor-led Activity
- Group Sessions (University Counseling Center, Financial Aid)
Friday (August 15th):
- Group Sessions (DEI Circle, Mentor Speed Dating)
- Faculty & Staff Luncheon
- Evening Activity