Advising

Anthropology Undergraduate Advising Team:

Undergraduate Academic Advisor:

Gwen Viles, 3310A WWPH, Email: gev26@pitt.edu
The Undergraduate Academic Advisor serves as the academic advisor for all Anthropology majors. Gwen is available to meet with students to discuss their academic or post-graduation plans at any time during the semester. She meets with students to lift advising holds, approve courses for study abroad, process over-cap course enrollment and recitation switches with instructor approval, and complete satisfactory academic progress appeals. Prospective Anthropology students are also welcome to reach out to Gwen with any questions.

Director of Undergraduate Studies:

Dr. Jennifer Muller, 3314 WWPH, Email: jem498@pitt.edu
The Director of Undergraduate Studies advises Anthropology majors, addresses questions about policy, and mediates conflict or concerns for or about undergraduate majors. During the pre-enrollment period, Anthropology majors can meet with the Director to have their advising hold lifted. Scheduling appointments with the Director can be done via Pathways or email.

Peer Advisors:

Peer advising goals are to support undergraduate majors with course selection, disseminate information about faculty interests and research, provide general information about major requirements, and to serve as liaisons with various resources on campus. Scheduling appointments with Peer Advisors can be done via Pathways or email.

Students are encouraged to speak with Anthropology department faculty regarding research and career opportunities within the faculty member's field of expertise.

Schedule an Advising Appointment:

The best way to make an advising appointment with Gwen is via Pathways, though students can also email her. During the pre-enrollment period, students may also make an appointment to have their academic hold lifted with Dr. Muller via Pathways. Please see below for Gwen and Dr. Muller's Pathways scheduling links.

Gwen Viles (gev26@pitt.edu) - https://pathways.campus.eab.com/pal/BAcSQa7bqm

Summer Advising Hours:
Mondays 10am-11:30am; 1pm-4pm (Zoom)
Tuesdays 9am-11am; 1pm-4pm (In-person or Zoom)
Thursdays 9am-11:30am; 1pm-4pm (Zoom)
Fridays 9am-11:30am (Zoom)