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Most undergraduate admissions to the University of Pittsburgh's Pittsburgh campus are handled by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. This section details the general requirements and procedures for admissions to the University through that office and also provides admissions information for those prospective students whose applications are not handled by that office. Some schools and programs require supplemental application materials or admission requirements in addition to those requested by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. Those requirements are listed within the Schools and Academic Programs section of this bulletin.
The admissions information in this section is subject to change at any time. It is intended to serve only as a general source of information.
PITTSBURGH CAMPUS
FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS Prospective students who have not earned any college credits since graduating from high school with a diploma or GED should consult this section for information on admission to the University of Pittsburgh.
ADMISSIONS CONTACT INFORMATION
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Bruce Hall, Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 624-PITT
(412) 624-7488
oafa+@pitt.edu
http://www.pitt.edu/~oafa
Freshman applicants to the University of Pittsburgh should have completed a minimum of 15 units of credit in college preparatory courses. Flexibility exists within this requirement, however:
- School of Engineering applicants should have completed four units of mathematics -- algebra I, algebra II, plane geometry, and trigonometry -- as well as a unit each of chemistry and physics.
- School of Nursing applicants must have 18 units, with one year of chemistry with a lab and one year of another lab science.
- School of Pharmacy applicants seeking conditional admission must have completed one year of high school biology with laboratory, chemistry with laboratory, math through trigonometry, and either a second-level biology course, second-level chemistry course, or physics.
- College of Arts and Sciences applicants should have completed three years of mathematics (including algebra I, geometry, and algebra II or trigonometry), three years of science (with labs), and three years of a single foreign language with a C average or better (or make up the deficit with one year of college-level study).
- College of Business Administration applicants should have completed algebra I and II and geometry, and preferably another math course such as trigonometry or pre-calculus in their senior year, as well as two years of a lab science.
Students seeking admission to the University of Pittsburgh must complete and send the following to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid: the Freshman Application Form (students may also apply via the World Wide Web at http://www.pitt.edu/~oafa), an official high school transcript, an SAT I or ACT result (preferably from the student's senior year), and the $35 application fee. The personal essay, included with the Freshman Application Form, is optional for all students except pharmacy applicants and is strongly recommended for scholarship candidates and for students whose record is weak in some way.
Exceptions: International Students, applicants to the College of General Studies, and applicants to the Dental Hygiene Program should see the application procedures outlined under their respective admissions sections (International Student Admissions, College of General Studies Admissions, and Dental Hygiene Program -- School of Dental Medicine Admissions).
APPLICATION DEADLINES
The University of Pittsburgh practices a rolling admissions policy, meaning there is not a specific deadline by which prospective students must apply. Applicants are considered and informed of admission decisions on a first-come, first-served basis. However, there are several definitive admissions deadlines for specific schools and programs:
- Applicants who want to be reviewed for merit scholarships must submit applications by January 15. See Academic Merit Scholarships.
- Dental Hygiene Program applicants must submit applications by March 1.
High school students wanting to enter college one year early, prior to completing the senior year, may apply as juniors for early admission to some schools. Contact the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid for more information.
Applicants are automatically considered for academic merit scholarships if their application and all supporting materials are received by January 15. The University awards over 600 academic scholarships, all of which are renewable for three years after the freshman year provided the student maintains a 3.00 grade point average and satisfactory academic progress. The scholarships offered include:
- Chancellor's Scholarships: full tuition, room, and board paid. A number of students interviewed for, but not receiving, the Chancellor's Scholarship will be awarded full-tuition scholarships.
- Helen Faison Scholarships: full tuition, room, and board paid.
- Challenge Scholarships: $1,000 - $4,000.
- Engineering Honors Scholarships: $1,000 - $4,000.
- Fessenden-Trott Engineering Honors Scholarship: $9,000.
- Guaranteed Scholarship: any freshman applicant who has both a 1300 SAT I (29 ACT) score or better and ranks in the top 20 percent of their high school class is guaranteed a scholarship of $1,000.
- Donald M. Henderson Engineering Scholarships: full tuition, room, and board paid.
- Robert R. Lavelle Business Scholarship: full tuition, room, and board paid.
- University Scholarships: $1,000 - full tuition.
Anyone receiving an academic merit scholarship will automatically be considered for admission to certain graduate programs as indicated on the following page.
GRADUATE SCHOOL GUARANTEES
Students receiving an academic merit scholarship who indicate certain professional programs (including communication science, dental medicine, education, law, medicine, physical therapy, and public and international affairs) as their intended field of study on the Freshman Application will be automatically reviewed for guaranteed admission into that professional program. Early application is recommended as spaces are limited.
TUITION DEPOSIT
Once accepted, students must reserve their positions in the upcoming class by submitting a nonrefundable $200 tuition deposit by May 1 for the Fall Term. Residence hall accommodations on the Pittsburgh campus are guaranteed for three full years to freshmen admitted for the Fall Term who pay the deposit by May 1. After May 1, students must pay their deposit within two weeks of receiving their acceptance. The deposit will be applied toward tuition in the first term of enrollment.
DEFERRED ADMISSION
Admitted matriculated students may defer enrollment for up to three terms (one year) without reapplying, provided they do not enroll at another college or university in the meantime. Requests for deferred admission must be made in writing to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. If the request is granted, students must submit a new tuition deposit to hold their place.
Admitted freshman students who defer enrollment to attend classes at another institution must file a transfer application. Transcripts will need to be resubmitted.
REGIONAL CAMPUS ADMISSIONS
Listed below is the contact information for the admissions offices of the University of Pittsburgh's four regional campuses. Contact the regional campuses for more information on their particular requirements:
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT BRADFORD
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
300 Campus Drive
Bradford, PA 16701-2898
(814) 362-7555
(412) 624-6122
(800) 872-1787
webmaster@www.upb.pitt.edu
http://www.upb.pitt.edu
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT GREENSBURG
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Millstein Library
1150 Mt. Pleasant Road
Greensburg, PA 15601-5898
Admissions: (724) 624-6118, ext. 9880
Admissions Appointments: (724) 836-9881 or (724) 624-6118, ext. 9881
Fax: (724) 836-7160
upgadmit@pitt.edu
http://www.pitt.edu/~upg/
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT JOHNSTOWN
Office of Admissions
157 Blackington Hall
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 269-7050
(412) 624-6119
(800) 765-4875
upjadmit+@pitt.edu
http://info.pitt.edu/~upjweb
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT TITUSVILLE
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
504 E. Main Street
P.O. Box 287
Titusville, PA 16354
(814) 827-4427
(888) 878-0462
uptadm@pitt.edu
http://www.pitt.edu/~upthome
TRANSFER STUDENT ADMISSIONS
Prospective students who are high school graduates and have attended postsecondary institutions, colleges, or universities (except those who took college classes while in high school and are considered freshmen with advanced standing) apply for admission as transfer students through the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. Transfers between University of Pittsburgh schools or campuses are handled through the school or campus.
Transfer students seeking admission to the University of Pittsburgh must complete and send the Transfer Application Form (students may also apply via the World Wide Web at http://www.pitt.edu/~oafa), an official high school transcript, an official transcript from each post-secondary institution attended (whether or not it is intended that all courses will be counted toward a degree at the University of Pittsburgh), an SAT I or ACT score if either test was taken, and the $35 application fee. Contact the specific school and consult the University of Pittsburgh Guide for Transfer Students (available from the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid) for more information.
Exceptions: International Students, applicants to the College of General Studies, and applicants to the Dental Hygiene Program should see the application procedures outlined under their respective admissions sections (International Student Admissions, College of General Studies Admissions, and Dental Hygiene Program - School of Dental Medicine Admissions).
The University of Pittsburgh practices a rolling admissions policy, meaning there is not a specific deadline by which transfer students must apply. Applicants are considered and informed of admission decisions on a first-come, first-served basis. However, there are several schools and programs that have definitive deadlines by which applications must be submitted for consideration:
- School of Information Sciences deadlines are August 1 for the Fall Term, December 1 for the Spring Term, and April 1 for the Summer Term.
- Dental Hygiene Program applicants must apply by March 1.
- School of Engineering deadlines are July 15 for the Fall Term, November 15 for the Spring Term, and March 15 for the Summer Term.
- School of Education applicants must apply by February 1 (Fall Term admission only).
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences programs are on rolling admissions except for the following: Clinical Dietetics/Nutrition and Health Information Management each have an April 15 deadline (Fall Term admission only); Occupational Therapy has an April 1 deadline (Summer Term admission only).
- School of Pharmacy applicants must apply by March 1 (including all supplemental application materials required by the school).
- School of Social Work applicants must apply by May 15 (Fall Term admission only).
Articulation agreements are understandings between universities and colleges that allow students to transfer more speedily between institutions. The University of Pittsburgh has articulation agreements with a number of colleges, including Butler County Community College, Community College of Allegheny County, Community College of Beaver County, Harrisburg Area Community College, and Westmoreland County Community College.
The following specific programs also have articulation agreements: the College of Arts and Sciences and the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) system; the College of Business Administration and CCAC's Associate Degree in Business (0004) program; the School of Engineering and CCAC; the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences' (SHRS) program in Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition and CCAC's Associate Degree Dietician Technical Program; SHRS's Health Information Management and CCAC's Medical Record Technician Programs; and SHRS's Occupational Therapy and CCAC's Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant programs. Contact the relevant schools and programs for further details.
EVALUATION OF TRANSFER CREDITS
Credits earned elsewhere are evaluated by the admitting school, which determines the number of advanced standing credits the transfer student will be awarded and the distribution of these credits in relation to the schoolâs degree requirements. See the appropriate schoolâs information in this bulletin.
PITT CONNECTION TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS
Pitt Connection Transfer Scholarships are available to transfer applicants to the College of Arts and Sciences for the Fall Term from the following community colleges with whom the University has articulation agreements: Butler County Community College, Community College of Allegheny County, Community College of Beaver County, Harrisburg Area Community College, and Westmoreland County Community College. Transfer applicants who wish to be considered must have a minimum 3.50 grade point average, have completed either an associate degree or 60 credits by the Fall Term for which they will be enrolling, and have submitted a complete application by May 1. Early application is recommended for scholarship consideration.
DEFERRAL OF ADMISSION
Admitted matriculated transfer students may defer enrollment for up to three terms (one year) without reapplying, provided they do not enroll at another college or university in the meantime. Requests for deferred admission must be made in writing to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. If the request is granted, students must submit a new tuition deposit to hold their place.
Admitted students who enrolled at another institution must file a new transfer application with supporting credentials.
READMISSION
Students who previously attended the University of Pittsburgh, have since attended other institutions, and now wish to return to the University are considered transfer students with advanced standing and must reapply following the guidelines for transfer students. The admitting school will evaluate the credits previously earned at the University of Pittsburgh along with credits earned elsewhere to determine the number of advanced standing credits the transfer student will be allowed.
Former University of Pittsburgh students who have not attended another institution may be reinstated through the dean's office of the school in which they were previously enrolled.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS
Admission of international students who intend to be in the United States on temporary, non-immigrant visas is handled through the Office of International Services (OIS).
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
The Office of International Services is part of the Division of Student Affairs, and provides a variety of services to international students, faculty, and researchers who are not permanent resident aliens or U.S. citizens.
Prospective international undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree, a certificate program, or a special student (guest, postbaccalaureate) program should contact OIS for application materials and admission information.
ADMISSIONS CONTACT INFORMATION
Office of International Services
708 William Pitt Union
Pittsburgh, PA, USA 15260
Phone: (412) 624-7120
Fax: (412) 624-7105
ois@vms.cis.pitt.edu
http://www.pitt.edu/~osaweb/ois/oisinfo.html
To be considered for admission to the University, international students must complete the International Student Undergraduate Application and submit the following: original or certified/notarized copies of all original language academic records/mark sheets/transcripts from all secondary and postsecondary institutions attended; certified English translations of all academic records/mark sheets/transcripts from all secondary and postsecondary institutions attended; official results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); a statement of purpose; SAT results (from students who have graduated from a U.S. high school); and the $35 application fee.
The Educational Testing Service (ETS) administers the TOEFL at testing centers throughout the world. Further information, testing dates, and test applications are directly available from the Test of English as a Foreign Language, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151. (E-mail: toefl@ets.org; Web site: http://www.toefl.org/).
The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 500 on the paper-based test and 173 on the computer-based test. Some schools have higher requirements. Please contact the individual school for details.
Upon admission to and arrival at the University of Pittsburgh, international students must report to the Office of International Services with passports, visa documents, and form I-94 (which will be issued as the student enters the U.S.) for check-in prior to registration.
As part of the registration process, admitted students may be required to sit for the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency (MTELP) to verify English language proficiency. Academic units may want to review the results of this test before processing registration. Students whose MTELP results indicate that additional English study is needed may be required to register for appropriate English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.
ADMISSION DEADLINES
All application materials must be received by OIS by the following deadlines:
- January 15 for students applying to the School of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- April 1 for the Fall Term
- October 1 for the Spring Term
- February 1 for the Summer Term
ADMISSIONS
The College of General Studies (CGS) provides nontraditional students access to a wide variety of classes during the day, evening, and weekends at various on- and off-campus locations. Applicants must have been out of high school a minimum of two years. The college provides adults with the opportunity to enroll in academic courses toward a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, to enroll in courses for personal enrichment or professional advancement, or to prepare for a graduate program. Application is made directly to the College of General Studies.
ADMISSIONS CONTACT INFORMATION
College of General Studies
Fourth Floor, Cathedral of Learning
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 624-6600
Fax: (412) 624-3836
cgs+@pitt.edu
http://www.pitt.edu/~cgs/
Applications for freshman admission into the College of General Studies are made directly to CGS rather than to the University's Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. The College of General Studies makes all admissions decisions on an individual basis. Freshmen must have been out of high school a minimum of two years to be considered for admission. For specifics on admission to this school, consult the College of General Studies section of this bulletin.
To be considered for admission to the College of General Studies, an applicant must submit to the college a completed CGS Application Form, official transcripts from high school and any colleges attended, and a $35 nonrefundable application fee. The applicant also has the option of supplying a personal statement with his or her application. Contact the college for an application and further information.
The College of General Studies has articulation agreements with the Community College of Allegheny County, Butler County Community College, Community College of Beaver County, and Westmoreland County Community College. The college also has agreements with Harcum College, Community College of Philadelphia, Montgomery County Community College, and Westmoreland County Community College for its BS program in Dental Hygiene. Credit articulation is also available in the Health Services program based on licensure in specific health fields.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The John O. Bolvin Scholarships are academic scholarships available to students transferring to the College of General Studies. To be considered, a student must have at least a 3.00 grade point average and not less than 24 transferable credits.
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM - SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE ADMISSIONS
The School of Dental Medicine offers a two-year (six consecutive terms) undergraduate certificate program in Dental Hygiene. The program is designed to fulfill the professional and academic requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Dental and Dental Auxiliary Programs. Completion of the program prepares the student for licensure as a dental hygienist in most states. Application is made directly to the School of Dental Medicine (see the school's listing in the Schools and Academic Programs section of this bulletin for more information on the certificate program).
ADMISSIONS CONTACT INFORMATION
Dental Hygiene Program
School of Dental Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
B-23 Salk Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15261-1937
(412) 648-8432
riccelli@vms.cis.pitt.edu
http://www.dental.pitt.edu/dentalhygiene/
Applicants to the Dental Hygiene Program must fulfill the following criteria before applying: a high school diploma or GED equivalent; a minimum GPA of 2.50 at all academic institutions; a minimum SAT I score of 1000; successful completion of a chemistry course with a laboratory component; and successful completion of a biology course with laboratory component.
Applicants to the Dental Hygiene Program must submit the following items to the School of Dental Medicine by March 1 (December 15 for early admissions review): a completed Dental Hygiene Program application, including the Personal Goal Statement; three professional/personal references; transcripts from all academic institutions attended; and SAT I scores. Once the application materials have been received, the applicant will be invited to attend a mandatory Applicant Seminar and a personal interview with the Admissions Committee will be scheduled.
Students who complete this program also have the option of going on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene as offered by the College of General Studies (see CGS listing in Schools and Academic Programs section of this bulletin for information on BS degree completion option).
SCHOOL OF NURSING - RN OPTIONS PROGRAM
The School of Nursing handles admissions to the Registered Nurse (RN) Options Program. The Registered Nurse (RN) Options Program allows the student who is already a registered nurse to complete either the bachelor's degree (RN-BSN) or the combined bachelor's and master's degree (RN-MSN) program in a timely and efficient manner. The program is tailored to the specific needs of the registered nurse adult learner who received initial training through a diploma or an associate degree program. Applicants should apply directly to the School of Nursing.
ADMISSIONS CONTACT INFORMATION
School of Nursing
336 Victoria Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-2407
nursao+@pitt.edu
http://www.nursing.pitt.edu
RN Options Program applicants must have successfully completed 50 prerequisite credits with a minimum 2.50 GPA for the RN-BSN option and a minimum 3.00 for the RN-MSN option. RN-MSN applicants must also have one year's work experience (additional experience may be required by some areas of specialization). All RN Options applicants must also have a current RN license. See School of Nursing section of this bulletin for more specific information on requirements.
All RN Options applicants must submit a completed School of Nursing application, including a personal essay, all academic transcripts, and a resume or work history. Applicants to the RN-MSN option must also submit scores on the GRE or MAT taken within the last 10 years, send three letters of professional reference, and have a preadmission interview. Applicants who did not graduate from an NLN-accredited program or who have not worked at least 1,000 hours in the past three years must submit test scores on four ACT-PEP exams. See School of Nursing section of this bulletin for more specific information.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Completed applications will be reviewed immediately when submitted, and applicants will be admitted for study in the term requested as long as space is available.
Applicants who are not already registered nurses but wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing must apply directly to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid as either freshmen or transfer students. See School of Nursing section of this bulletin for more details on the BS in Nursing for both registered nurse (RN Options Program) applicants and regular applicants.
TRANSFER WITHIN UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS AND REGIONAL CAMPUSES
TRANSFER BETWEEN SCHOOLS
Students enrolled in an undergraduate school of the University who wish to transfer to another undergraduate school at the University should contact the school in which they are currently enrolled to request a transfer of their records. The student's records will be evaluated by the receiving school, which will then notify the student of acceptance or rejection.
TRANSFER BETWEEN CAMPUSES
Students enrolled in one campus of the University who wish to transfer to another campus of the University should contact the school at the campus in which they are currently enrolled to request a transfer of their records. The receiving schools will evaluate the records and notify students of acceptance or rejection.
REINSTATEMENT
Students who have left the University for one calendar year or more (whether of their own volition or as a result of a suspension) and who wish to continue their studies must apply for reinstatement through the school to which they were previously admitted.
SECOND DEGREE CANDIDATES
PREVIOUS DEGREE EARNED ELSEWHERE
Students who have earned a previous undergraduate degree from an institution other than the University of Pittsburgh and wish to earn a second degree are treated as transfer students and must apply through the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. See Transfer Student Admissions.
PREVIOUS DEGREE EARNED AT UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Students who have earned an undergraduate degree from a school or campus of the University of Pittsburgh and who now wish to earn another bachelor's degree should apply as a second degree student directly through the desired school. This process may vary with some upper-level division schools.
Each school determines the number of previously earned credits that will apply. A minimum of 30 new credits must be earned to receive a second degree. In addition to those general rules, the following schools also have these requirements:
- In the College of Arts and Sciences, a total of 18 non-CAS credits may be applied to a CAS degree.
- In the College of General Studies, at least half of the new credits taken must be in the student's major.
SPECIAL AND NONDEGREE ADMISSIONS
COLLEGE IN HIGH SCHOOL
The College in High School Program, through the College of Arts and Sciences, offers qualified area high school students the opportunity to earn college credits from the University during their regular school day. Courses in chemistry, communication, computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, foreign language, and general writing are offered. There is a registration process and fee for this program. Contact the College of Arts and Sciences for a copy of the College in High School Guide for further information.
Some of the schools at the University will allow students who have already earned a bachelor's degree to take courses at the University as nondegree students. Students should contact the school in which they want to take classes for information on admission requirements.
Guest students are those who are seeking a degree at another university but want to take courses at the University of Pittsburgh for credit with the expectation that the credits will transfer back to the student's home institution. Guest students must be in good academic standing and generally must apply at least a few weeks before the start of a given term. Contact the appropriate school for other admission requirements. Admission for the Fall and Spring Terms is handled through the school. Summer admission is handled through the Office of University Summer Sessions.
ACCELERATED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
High school students in their junior or senior year may be eligible to take one or more undergraduate courses on the University campus during the day while continuing their high school education. Students cannot take courses available to them through their high school curriculum. Contact the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Center for admission information. Summer admission for accelerated high school students is handled through the Office of University Summer Sessions.
Contact the Office of University Summer Sessions at (412) 383-8600 in room 405 Cathedral of Learning, or see http://www.pitt.edu/~summer/ for more information on the following programs:
SUMMER GUEST STUDENTS
Students who are seeking a degree at another university, but want to take courses at the University of Pittsburgh for credit during the summer, apply through the Office of University Summer Sessions.
SUMMER COLLEGE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
High school sophomores, juniors, or seniors looking for a full, non-residential college experience can apply to the Summer College for High School Students Program through the Office of University Summer Sessions. The six-week, credit-bearing program consists of enrollment in one regular undergraduate course and one noncredit exploratory seminar and is designed to provide a broad familiarity with college life.
THE COLLEGE COURSE PROGRAM
The College Course Program provides the opportunity for high school students to take undergraduate courses. Application should be made to the Office of University Summer Sessions.
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