<p>Hello,</p>
<p>Pitttt is correct. Advising appointments are assigned randomly during the group sessions on the first day of PittStart. This past summer, many of the advisors had students choose a random card which designated their appointment time. The advising center does not assign appointments with regard to how close or far away a student lives from Pitt. It’s luck of the draw.</p>
<p>However, as pitttt also mentioned, many students are willing to trade and switch appointments if you give them a good reason to do so.</p>
<p>As far as what’s required, students are required to attend their group sessions on Day 1 and their registration appointments, which can occur on either Day 1 or Day 2. No student is allowed to register for classes until Day 2. After a student has met with their advisor, gone to a computer lab and created a complete schedule, they are free to do whatever they please. There are a variety of social activities offered that we encourage students to take advantage of. They are a great way to meet other incoming students. Additionally, students may want to explore Pitt’s campus with their parents or whoever else comes to PittStart with them.</p>