University Educational Outreach Center

🎓 Looking for an alternative path to earning your degree at the University of Pittsburgh?
The Pittsburgh Admissions Collaboration (PAC) offers eligible Greater Pittsburgh Area students a pathway to Pitt through the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)!
✨ PAC Benefits Include:
✔️ Guaranteed admission to the Pitt
✔️ $300–600 book stipend
✔️ Fare-free access to Pittsburgh Regional Transit
✔️ Student success resources through graduation

📣 The 2026–27 PAC Interest Form is NOW OPEN! - https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1UktVzHoDb0dBwa

📧 Questions? Contact Alec Barlock at [email protected]

This month's Investing Now Workshop was all about mental wellness! Our scholars received a presentation on managing stress with the Pitt Department of Counseling and Behavioral Health, then got to unwind with a guided meditation led by the Stress-Free Zone. They also built their own personal self-care toolkits, walking away with practical tools to protect their peace and prioritize their mental health.

In partnership with , we welcomed inspiring professionals with lived experience in foster care and housing instability who shared honest reflections on their educational and career journeys.

Thank you to our panelists Dr. Shallegra Moye, LaMeka-LeShe Dolby
Precious Jackson and Ivory Bennett for sharing your stories, perspectives, and guidance with our students.

In partnership with Center For Arts & Media, scholars explored the art of metalworking. Scholars learned to use a range of metalsmithing tools, heat-based processes, and safety protocols to make jewelry and keychains.

Registration for the 2026–2027 Resilient Scholars Network is now open!

This program is designed to support youth and young people with experience in foster care, housing instability, or other life challenges as they navigate their path to college and beyond.
Through the program, students can receive support with college and financial aid applications, access tutoring and academic resources, explore future career paths, and build a strong, supportive community.

Complete your registration by April 6 to be considered for EOC Summer Enrichment.
Apply through the link in our bio.

Invest in your future and apply to become an Investing Now scholar today! Investing Now supports students passionate about S.T.E.A.M. through career exploration. Scholars will kick things off this summer with our EOC Summer Enrichment Program (July 13-30)!

Applications are NOW OPEN — Apply by April 1st! Open to rising 9th graders with a minimum 2.5 GPA and an interest in S.T.E.A.M.

Don't miss your chance to explore, prepare, and achieve!
Application Link In BIO

Working on scholarship applications? Need help drafting, editing, or figuring out where to start?

The EOC office is hosting WEEKLY Scholarship Application Support sessions — no appointment needed! Stop by in person or join us on Zoom to get support from our team.

Level up your academics with EOC tutoring!

The EOC offers weekly tutoring sessions in 9+ academic subjects — led by fellow Pitt students who've been there before. Choose what works best for you:

📍 In person: 19th Floor, Cathedral of Learning
💻 Online: Zoom link in bio

Check the link in our bio to explore available subjects and sign up. Spots require one week's advance notice, so don't wait!

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, network, and explore your future career!

The EOC is partnering with Proud Haven to host a career panel featuring professionals with lived experience in foster care, housing instability, and other childhood challenges. Join us to hear their stories, gain valuable advice, and build connections that can help shape your career journey.

All are welcome! Registration link in bio.

In February, Investing Now scholars explored careers in Sports Medicine & Nutrition through a protein bar–making workshop led by and . Scholars created their own homemade protein bars, evaluated the nutritional content, and tested their performance through movement-based activities.