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IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed, Transformed) Coordinators focus on helping students build relationships with their Jewish identities through a deep and authentic connection to Israel.
Explore Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh
Set between the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, the Hillel Jewish University Center provides Jewish opportunities for students throughout Pittsburgh. With social, educational, political and social justice programming, Hillel JUC provides students with a holistic college experience including a home away from home and extensive leadership training and opportunities. The Hillel JUC also provides weekly Shabbat services for Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox students and dinner that serves on average 120 students.This Hillel serves: University of Pittsburgh; Chatham University; Carnegie Mellon University; Duquesne University
Undergraduate Enrollment
300 Jewish Students (4.0%*)
7,604 Students
*Percent of population
7,604 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
200 Jewish Students (2.3%*)
8,628 Students
*Percent of population
8,628 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience Through Hillel
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff Yes
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Israel Fellow Yes
- JLIC Educator No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
Kosher Dining
Kosher Mediterranean food is served daily in the Tartans Pavilion food court. In addition, there is a Kosher dairy eatery with pizza, bourekas and other delicious options. There is a wide selection of kosher "grab & go" sandwiches in the University Center.
Options: University meal plan-no extra cost
Additional Campus Information
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- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor None
- Study Abroad in Israel Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Private/Public Private
- Acceptance Rate 12%
- U.S. Region Mid-Atlantic
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $64,596
- Tuition Out-of-State $64,596
- Out-of-State/Int’l 89% / 23%
- Greek Life Yes
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