BGS Recruitment

Eligibility

CONFIRM YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Required)

• Be in good academic standing per the Student Code of Conduct
• Meet the minimum GPA requirement of 2.5
• Be a registered member of the Pitt Alumni Student Network (PASN)
  • You can register here
• Complete the Student Conduct Form here
  • Click on this link
  • Fill out the form
  • Please put the following information when you get to these fields in the form.
    • What Program: Blue & Gold Society
    • Who is your supervisor? Misha Shearer
    • What is their email? misha.shearer@pitt.edu
• Upload a 1-page resume

Requirements

ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION (Required)

• Register for an Information Session
• Every applicant must attend ONE of the following information sessions:
  • Monday, September 14th
  • Tuesday, September 15th
  • Wednesday, September 16th
  • Friday, September 18th (Virtual, Zoom at 5pm)

All information sessions will be held in Alumni Hall from 9:00-10:00pm, besides the virtual session.

VOLUNTEER AT A HOMECOMING EVENT (Required)

Homecoming week runs September 20-27. Sign up for and complete at least one shift:

• Spirit Pop-ups - shifts throughout the week
• Paint the Town - shifts throughout the week
• Cathedral Palooza - Sunday, September 27th

FOLLOW BLUE AND GOLD SOCIETY ON TIKTOK AND INSTAGRAM (Required)

• Stay up to date on announcements, event details, and reminders throughout the process.

Note: If you are unable to attend any required events, please email blueandgoldsociety@pitt.edu.

Optional (but recommended)

ATTEND RECRUITMENT WEEK

• Monday, September 28th: Icees & Icebreakers
• Wednesday, September 30th: Attend I LOVE PITT Day
• Thursday, October 1st: Thank you Thursday
• Friday, October 2nd: Meet the BGS

We highly encourage you to attend these events to get to know our organization and the BGS better.

Essays

Two long essays (250 words or less each):

• What draws you to the Blue and Gold Society, and what does it mean to you to serve as a student ambassador bridging students and alumni? Be specific about what you hope to contribute as a member.
• Describe a time you gave back to a community you're part of. What did you do, and what did it mean to you?

One short essay (150 words or less):

• BGS is a time-intensive organization with consistent commitments including 7am Wednesday morning meetings, volunteer events, and other responsibilities. What does your current schedule look like, and what in your life so far tells you that you're someone who can follow through when things get demanding?

Required Attachments

• 1-page resume
• E-signature
• How did you hear about Blue and Gold Society?

Applications are Due Sunday, October 11th. We will reach out with further information about interviews after this date.