Traditions are an essential part of Pitt,
and it’s our job, as students, to promote and foster those traditions.
University of Pittsburgh Traditions
We strive to enrich the student experience on campus by providing opportunities to participate in traditions such as Lantern Night, Homecoming, and many more. As students become alumni, these memories are shared through generations. Learn more about these traditions from the PAA.
Homecoming
Each year, alumni, students, friends, and fans of Pitt get together for the University of Pittsburgh's Homecoming celebration. The Pitt Alumni Student Network plans multiple events throughout Homecoming Week that are sponsored by the Pitt Alumni Association.
Traditions Week
Join the Pitt Alumni Student Network as we celebrate our Pitt Traditions! You can be a part of continuing this history and passing this pride along for generations to come.
Homecoming Court & Spirit of Pitt
The Pitt Alumni Association presents two Spirit of Pitt Awards during Homecoming week to recognize students who display a commitment to academic excellence, community service, and the Pitt Alumni Association’s values. The two students from the Homecoming Court who receive the most votes from their peers will each receive the Spirit of Pitt Award, including $1,500 in student resource funding from the Pitt Alumni Association that can be used to cover the cost of books, lab fees, travel or other educational expenses.
The minimum requirements to apply for Homecoming Court & Spirit of Pitt are as following:
- Good standing with student conduct
- Good standing GPA of 2.5
- Full-time student
- Sponsored by a student organization
- 10 hours of community service which includes but not limited to volunteering with your student organization or through PittServes, volunteering for a non-profit organization, or volunteering for a community impact or equity organization
- Must be a Junior or Senior
- Must be a PASN Member