Weekend Events
Schedule of Events
Participants will receive a finalized schedule with event locations and duration at the time of check-in. Overnight hosting is only available on Saturday and Sunday nights.
| Saturday (Celbration of Diversity) | |
| Noon-3 p.m. | Registration |
| 2:30-3 p.m. | Welcoming Remarks |
| 3-4 p.m. | Ice Breaker/Admission Talk |
| 4-5 p.m. | Student Panel |
| 4-5 p.m. | Parent/Counselor Session |
| 5-6 p.m. | Overnight Hosting Registration (MANDATORY) |
| 6:30 p.m. | Networking Reception |
| Sunday (in conjunction with Sleeping Bag Weekend) | |
| 10 a.m. | Student Services Fair |
| 10:30 a.m. | Brunch |
| Noon-2 p.m. | Office Hours with the Director of Admission |
| Noon-4 p.m. | Interviews |
| 1-5 p.m. | Campus Tours, Admission & Financial Aid Information Sessions, Academic Information Sessions |
| 5:30 p.m. | Molly's Trolleys Tour of Pittsburgh for Parents (Reservations Required) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Student Life Activity |
| Monday (in conjunction with Sleeping Bag Weekend) | |
| All Day | Observe Classes, Departmental Meetings |
| 8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 9:30 a.m. | Campus Tour |
| 10:30 a.m. | Parent Session on Campus Life |
| 11:30 a.m. | Campus Tour |
| 1 p.m. | Residence Hall Visit |
| 1:30 p.m. | Campus Tour |
| 3:30 p.m. | Campus Tour |
Admission Interviews
During the weekend, one-on-one interviews with our admission counselors are available, but not required. Interviews will take place on Sunday afternoon and you will be notified of your interview time at registration.
Fine Arts Participants
All participants with an interest in the fine arts who plan to audition or have a portfolio review during a Sleeping Bag Weekend must submit an application for admission by the following dates:
| Early Decision | Regular Decision |
| November 1, 2009 (not available for acting, directing, music theater, composition, flute, music & technology, piano, voice or BHA/BSA/BCSA) |
December 1, 2009 |
Please note that there is no Early Decision application plan for acting, directing or music theater within the School of Drama, composition, flute, music & technology, piano or voice within the School of Music or the BHA/BSA/BCSA interdisciplinary programs. To schedule an audition or portfolio review, please visit the College of Fine Arts Admission Procedure Web site.