CGS - College of General Studies - University of Pittsburgh

Student Organizations

College of General Studies Student Government

The College of General Studies Student Government is an elected group of students representing all College of General Studies students, regardless of where and when they take their classes. It provides an array of services and programs to enhance student life on campus. For more information about Student Government programs and initiatives, call 412-648-7895 or visit www.cgssg.pitt.edu.

Alpha Sigma Lambda

Alpha Sigma Lambda is a national honor society for full- or part-time nontraditional students dedicated to the advancement of scholarship and leadership. This honor society stresses service to the University and the community. The University of Pittsburgh College of General Studies’ Alpha Chi Chapter is governed by an executive council of elected members who, in turn, elect four executive officers from their rank. To qualify for election, students must have 24 credits earned at the University of Pittsburgh with a GPA of at least 3.25. For more information, contact: Sherry Miller Brown at 412-624-7683 or sbrown@pitt.edu.

Lambda Alpha Epsilon

The American Criminal Justice Association’s Lambda Alpha Epsilon Chapter in the College of General Studies is composed of individuals majoring in administration of justice and/or legal studies. The objectives of the chapter are to improve criminal justice through educational activities; to foster professionalism in law enforcement personnel and agencies; and, to promote professional, academic, and public awareness of criminal justice issues. For information, contact Sherry Miller Brown at 412-624-7683 or sbrown@pitt.edu.

Public Service Student Connections

Public Service Student Connections is an organization for students majoring
in public service. The mission of Public Service Student Connections is to share ideas and network to make Pittsburgh, the surrounding communities in Western Pennsylvania and the world a better place by advancing the idea of public service. For information, contact Sherry Miller Brown at 412-624-7683 or sbrown@pitt.edu.

Students interested in starting other student organizations

The College of General Studies encourages its students to create sustainable organizations that would enrich the University community. If you would like to form a student organization (collegiate or professional) please send an e-mail request to Sherry Miller Brown: sbrown@pitt.edu.