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Welcoming Academic Visitors

The University of Pittsburgh welcomes Academic Visitors from throughout the world to conduct research and other scholarly activities on its campus.

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Hosting Academic Visitors

Departments and schools that host Academic Visitors must complete the relevant visit-related procedures so that a Visitor can be hosted appropriately. Academic Visitors must be hosted on campus and meet all eligibility requirements. The University recently announced some relevant changes to visit-related procedures which appear in a July 14, 2025 letter to the community. 

Resources
Research Security & Visitors

Research-security issues increasingly impact the conduct of academic research, which subsequently affects the Academic Visitor process.

Checklists for Hosting Visitors

Checklists for each step in the Academic Visitor process can assist University hosts and administrators as they manage individual visits. Checklists for each step in the Academic Visitor process can assist University hosts and administrators as they manage individual visits.

Information for Visitors

Information on the Academic Visitor process, the University of Pittsburgh, and the City of Pittsburgh can help Visitors plan their visits.