The University of Pittsburgh is proud to be an intellectual destination for visiting scientists, scholars, researchers, and employees from industry and other academic institutions. We welcome domestic and international visitors from both the public and private nonprofit sectors who wish to participate in research, educational, and other scholarly activities. This website contains information to assist visitors before their journey to Pittsburgh and during their stay. Also contained within this website is procedural guidance for University faculty and staff who wish to host short- and long-term visitors.
For the Duration of the Pandemic, or until the University declares a return to normal operating procedures, Category 1 visitors are generally not permitted at the University. Please see the University’s Covid-19 Standards and Guidelines: Meetings, Conferences, Events, and Guests for more information.
President Trump issued a proclamation, dated April 22, 2020, regarding the suspension of certain types of immigration into the U.S. The Proclamation has little impact on individuals who are inside the U.S. It applies to only a narrow group of individuals who are outside the U.S. and who will apply for entry to the U.S. using “immigrant visa” stamps that they do not yet have. Please see the University of Pittsburgh’s Office of International Services web page for additional information … Read More
