Application for Admission
Most undergraduate admissions to the University of Pittsburgh’s Oakland 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 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.
Oakland Campus Freshman Admissions
Prospective students who have not earned 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
- University of Pittsburgh
- Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
- 4227 Fifth Ave., Alumni Hall
- Pittsburgh, PA 15260-6601
- 412-624-PITT
- 412-624-7488
- oafa@pitt.edu
- www.oafa.pitt.edu
High School Preparation
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:
- Swanson School of Engineering applicants should have completed four units of mathematics—algebra I, algebra II, plane geometry, and trigonometry/pre-calculus—as well as a unit each of chemistry and physics.
- School of Nursing applicants must have 19 units, with three units of laboratory science, including one year of chemistry with a lab, and four units of mathematics.
- School of Pharmacy applicants seeking conditional admission must have completed one year of high school biology with laboratory, chemistry with laboratory, math through trigonometry (pre-calculus), and either a second-level biology course, second-level chemistry course, or physics.
- 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 four units of mathematics, including algebra I and II and geometry, and another math course such as trigonometry, pre-calculus, or calculus in their senior year, as well as two years of a lab science.
Application Procedures
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 online at www.oafa.pitt.edu), an official high school transcript, SAT I or ACT results, and the $45 application fee. The personal essay, included with the Freshman Application form, is optional but strongly recommended for scholarship candidates and for students who wish to be reviewed on more than their high school records and SAT/ACT results. Likewise, letters of recommendation are optional but recommended.
Exceptions: International students, applicants to the Dental Hygiene Program, and students seeking special or non-degree status should see the application procedures outlined under their respective admissions sections (International Student Admissions, Dental Hygiene Program—School of Dental Medicine Admissions, and Special and Non-Degree Status).
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, applicants who want to be reviewed for merit scholarships must submit applications by January 15. See Academic Merit Scholarships.
Early Admission
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.
Academic Merit Scholarships
Applicants are automatically considered for academic merit scholarships if their applications and all supporting materials are received by January 15. The University awards hundreds of 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 and is enrolled full-time. The scholarships offered include
- Chancellor's Nominee Scholarships: $2,000–$10,000 paid (all schools).
- 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.
- Adena Johnson Davis Nursing Scholarship: full tuition, room, and board paid.
- Honors Tuition Scholarships: award—full tuition paid (all schools).
- Helen Faison Scholarships: full tuition, room, and board paid (Arts and Sciences).
- Honors Challenge Scholarships: full tuition paid (all schools).
- Engineering Honors Scholarships: $2,000–$4,000.
- Fessenden-Trott Engineering Honors Scholarship: $9,000.
- Donald M. Henderson Engineering Scholarships: full tuition, room, and board paid.
- Robert R. Lavelle Business Scholarship: full tuition, room, and board paid.
Graduate School Guarantees
Outstanding freshman applicants who indicate certain professional programs (including business, communication science, dental medicine, dietetics, education, engineering, law, medicine, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, public health, public and international affairs, and social work) as their intended field of study on the Freshman Application will automatically be reviewed for guaranteed admission into that professional program. Early application is recommended as spaces are limited.
Enrollment Fee/Tuition Deposit
Once accepted, students must reserve their positions in the upcoming class by submitting a nontransferable, nonrefundable $300 enrollment fee (a combined $200 tuition deposit and a $100 PittStart fee) by May 1 for the fall term. Residence hall accommodations on the Oakland Campus are guaranteed to freshmen admitted for the fall term who pay the deposit by May 1, for three full years from the time admission is offered. After that they are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Deferred Admission
The University does not offer deferred admission for a subsequent term to admitted students not enrolling for the term of their admission. Students wishing to have their applications re-reviewed for another term may submit a request in writing to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. Applications and supporting documentation for the prior academic cycle of fall, spring, and summer are only retained until early October of the next cycle. After that, students who wish to be re-reviewed for admission must submit a new application and supporting credentials.
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 Dr.
- Bradford, PA 16701-2898
- 814-362-7555
- 1-800-872-1787
Fax: 814-362-5150
admissions@upb.pitt.edu - www.upb.pitt.edu
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
- Office of Admissions
- Rossetti House
- 150 Finoli Dr.
- Greensburg, PA 15601-5898
- 724-836-9880
- Fax: 724-836-7471
- upgadmit@pitt.edu
- www.upg.pitt.edu
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
- Office of Admissions
- 157 Blackington Hall
450 Schoolhouse Rd.
Johnstown, PA 15904
814-269-7050
1-800-765-4875
Fax: 814-269-7044
upjadmit@pitt.edu
www.upj.pitt.edu
University of Pittsburgh at Titusville
- Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
- 504 E. Main St.
- P.O. Box 287
- Titusville, PA 16354
- 814-827-4509
- 1-888-878-0462
Fax: 814-827-4519 - uptadm@pitt.edu
- www.upt.pitt.edu/
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.
Application Procedures
Degree-seeking transfer students who wish to be considered for admission to the University of Pittsburgh must complete and send the Transfer Application form (students may also apply online at www.oafa.pitt.edu), an official high school transcript, an official transcript from each postsecondary 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 $45 application fee. Consult the University of Pittsburgh Guide and Application for Transfer Students (available from the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid) for more information or look online at www.oafa.pitt.edu.
Exceptions: International students, RN to BSN applicants to the School of Nursing, applicants to the Dental Hygiene Program, and students seeking special or non-degree status should see the application procedures outlined under their respective admissions sections (International Student Admissions, School of Nursing—RN Options Program, PharmD Program, Dental Hygiene Program—School of Dental Medicine Admissions, and Special and Non-Degree Status).
Admission Deadlines
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. The following schools practice rolling admission for all three terms, except where noted: School of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, Swanson School of Engineering, College of General Studies, School of Nursing (fall and spring term admission only) and the School of Social Work (fall and spring term admission only). However, there are several schools and programs that have definitive deadlines by which applications must be submitted for consideration. These deadlines are subject to change and can be verified on the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid Web site at www.oafa.pitt.edu.
- School of Information Sciences deadlines are August 1 for the fall term, November 1 for the spring term, and April 1 for the summer term.
- School of Education Health and Physical Activity applicants must apply by February 1 (fall term admission only). Applied Developmental Psychology applicants must apply by March 15 for fall term (fall term admission only).
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences admits students only in the fall term. Application deadlines are as follows: Applicants to programs in Athletic Training, Clinical Dietetics/Nutrition, and Rehabilitation Science should submit a complete application by March 15. Programs in Communication Science, Emergency Medicine, and Health Information Management practice a rolling admission, but early application is recommended. Students should apply in the second semester of their sophomore year. All admissions requirements must be completed prior to enrollment.
- All transfer pharmacy students must file an application through PharmCAS, a Web-based application service (www.pharmcas.org), submitting scores on the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) (see www.pcatweb.info for more information). Applicants must also submit a School of Pharmacy Supplemental Application. Instructions for completing the Supplemental Application are on the School of Pharmacy Web site at www.pharmacy.pitt.edu.
Articulation Agreements and Transfer Credit Guide Summaries
The University of Pittsburgh has formal articulation agreements with various higher education institutions throughout the state of Pennsylvania to facilitate the transfer of students from one institution to the other as they pursue their educational goals. For a comprehensive list of articulation agreements and their specific requirements, go to http://www.pitt.edu/~academic/aa2001.htm.
In addition to those formal articulation agreements, The Pitt Connection Transfer Guide System was developed by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid to provide prospective transfer students with the most comprehensive, current, and thorough pre-transfer advising possible. The Pitt Connection allows our future students to explore many options at their community college with the assurance that what they are taking will fit nicely into their degree programs at the University of Pittsburgh and allow them to pursue their academic goals with direction. The various undergraduate units at the University regularly review the course offerings at each of the five local community colleges (Butler County Community College, Community College of Allegheny County, Community College of Beaver County, Harrisburg Area Community College, and Westmoreland County Community College) and evaluate the transferability of these courses. The results are then published in five Pitt Connection Transfer Guides, one for each of the above-mentioned community colleges. Students at the community college who consult the guides can register for their classes with confidence that, if they complete their coursework with grades of "C" or better, then the courses will help them progress toward their undergraduate degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. The Pitt Connection Transfer Guides are also available at the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
The College of General Studies also has transfer manuals for the Community College of Allegheny County, Butler County Community College, Community College of Beaver County, Harrisburg Area Community College, and Westmoreland County Community College. See "Prospective Students" at www.cgspitt.org for more information.
Contact the relevant schools and programs for further details.
Transfer Scholarships
Transfer scholarships are available to College of General Studies students. Degree-seeking applicants are automatically reviewed for eligibility. These annual scholarships range in value from $600 to $2,500. The scholarships are offered through: the CGS Alumni Endowment Scholarship Fund including John O. Bolvin and Anne E. Levenson scholarships, The Brackmann and Saalbach Family Endowed Scholarship, Joan C. Dash Scholarship, Bruce P. McGough Scholarship, Tom R. Slone Scholarship (designated for students who are active in the Big Brothers Big Sisters youth mentoring organization), and the Grace C. Stewart Fund. Awarding of these scholarships is handled through the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
Evaluation of Transfer Credits
Credits earned at another accredited institution 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 school’s degree requirements and University policy. See the appropriate school’s information in this bulletin.
Deferred Admission
The University does not offer deferred admission for a subsequent term to admitted students not enrolling for the term of their admission. However, students wishing to have their applications re-reviewed for another term may submit a request in writing to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. Applications and supporting documentation for the prior academic cycle of fall, spring, and summer are only retained until early October of the next cycle. After that, students who wish to be re-reviewed for admission must submit a new application and supporting credentials.
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 then attended other institutions and wish to return to the University are considered transfer students 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 credits the transfer student will be allowed. Acceptable credits from institutions other than Pitt will appear on the student transcript as advanced standing credits and will not count in the GPA calculation. Credits earned at the University of Pittsburgh will appear as term entries on the student transcript, and courses accepted toward the degree will be used when calculating the student’s GPA.
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 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ADMISSIONS
The admission of international undergraduate students is processed through the Office of International Services (OIS).
The Office of International Services
The Office of International Services (OIS) is under the Office of the Provost, Division of Student Affairs, and provides services not only to international students, but also to international faculty, researchers, and staff.
Prospective international undergraduate students (freshman, transfer, second bachelor's degree, special non-degree, postbaccalaureate, guest student) pursuing a bachelor’s degree may obtain information about the application process and access the online application for admission via the Web site of the Office of International Services-Admissions Section.
International Undergraduate Admissions Contact Information
- University of Pittsburgh
- Office of International Services—Admissions Section
- 708 William Pitt Union
- 412-624-7129
- Fax: 412-624-7105
- www.ois.pitt.edu/intladmissions.html
International Undergraduate Application Procedures
The following application procedures are for all international students applying for admission to Arts and Sciences, the College of Business Administration, the Swanson School of Engineering, the College of General Studies (see special note), or an upper-level program in information science, health and rehabilitation sciences, education, or nursing (see special note regarding Pharmacy).
To be considered for admission to the University of Pittsburgh, international students must complete and submit the International Undergraduate Student Information and Application Form, together with the following:
- Original or certified copies of all original language academic records, mark sheets, transcripts, and examination results from all secondary and postsecondary institutions attended or attending.
- Certified English translations of all academic records, mark sheets, transcripts, and examination results from all secondary and postsecondary institutions attended or attending.
- Certified copies of original certificates or diplomas of graduation or program completion.
- Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Results are required of all applicants who are citizens of a country where English is NOT the official language. The institutional code for the TOEFL for the University of Pittsburgh is 2927.
- A statement of purpose.
- Official results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Transfer (ACT) if applying for freshman admission and graduating from a high school in the United States or a recognized international school overseas. The institutional code for the University of Pittsburgh is 2927.
- Application fee of $35 payable online, by credit card, by check, or by money order made payable to the University of Pittsburgh.
- Applicants for transfer admission must also submit complete course descriptions and/or examination syllabi with a completed application in order to be considered for transfer admission.
Application/Admission Deadlines
A completed application for admission must be received in the Office of International Services by the following deadlines:
February 1—All applications for fall (August) admission
March 1—All applications for summer (May) admission
October 1—All applications for spring (January) admission
Special Note Concerning the College of General Studies
International applicants completing their secondary education (high school) when they apply for admission may not apply to the College of General Studies as freshmen. The College of General Studies is designed to provide opportunities for higher education to nontraditional students. Questions about admission to the College of General Studies may be addressed to the Office of International Services.
Special Note Concerning the PharmD Program
in the School of Pharmacy
International students applying for admission to the School of Pharmacy must apply to the school through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) at www.pharmcas.org. After an initial review by the Admissions Committee of the School of Pharmacy, candidates who meet the admission standards and requirements and receive an offer of acceptance to the PharmD Program will be asked to complete an additional supplemental form. Please note that only prerequisites completed at a regionally accredited institution in the United States, or a recognized institution in Canada, will be considered to have met the PharmD prerequisites.
English Language Proficiency
The undergraduate programs at the University of Pittsburgh accept only the official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in determining adequate English language proficiency in making admission decisions. Results of the Institutional TOEFL testing program or other tests of English language proficiency are not accepted. The minimum TOEFL score is 550 (213 on the computer-based test). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. Further information about the TOEFL or IELTS may be obtained by contacting:
- Educational Testing Service
- P.O. Box 6151
- Princeton, NJ 08541-6151
- U.S.A.
- www.TOEFL.org
- University of Cambridge
- Local Examinations Syndicate
- 1 Hills Road, Cambridge
- CB1 2EU, U.K.
- www.ielts.org
Verification of English Language Proficiency
As part of the registration process, undergraduate students will be required to verify English language proficiency by sitting for a test of English language proficiency. Academic units and academic advisors will review the results of the test of English language proficiency before completing registration for classes. Students whose results indicate that they would benefit from additional English study will be guided to register for an appropriate English as a Second Language course(s) offered through the Linguistics Department and the English Language Institute (ELI).
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 Educational 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
- University of Pittsburgh
- School of Dental Medicine
- Dental Hygiene Program
- B-82 Salk Hall
- Pittsburgh, PA 15261-1937
- 412-648-8432
- riccelli@pitt.edu
- www.dental.pitt.edu/students/dental_hygiene.php
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Dental Hygiene Program must fulfill the following criteria before applying: have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, have a minimum GPA of 2.70 at all academic institutions, have a minimum SAT I combined math and verbal score of 1100, have successfully completed a chemistry course with a laboratory component, have successfully completed a biology course, and have successfully completed a college-level English composition course and a college-level introduction to sociology course.
Application Procedures
Applicants to the Dental Hygiene Program must submit the following items to the School of Dental Medicine by December 15 for early admissions review: a completed Dental Hygiene Program application, including the Personal Goal Statement; three professional references; transcripts from all academic institutions attended; and SAT I scores. Once the application materials have been received, the qualified applicant will be invited to attend a mandatory Applicant Seminar and participate in a personal interview with the admissions committee.
Students who complete this program also have the option of completing a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene offered by the College of General Studies (see CGS listing in the 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 processes admissions to the Registered Nurse (RN) Options. The RN-Options track allows the student who is already a registered nurse to complete a bachelor's degree (RN-BSN) and provides an opportunity to obtain an early admission to graduate nursing education. Applicants should apply using the online application (also see the "instructions for online appl.pdf").
Contact Information
- University of Pittsburgh
- School of Nursing
- 239 Victoria Hall
- Pittsburgh, PA 15261
- 1-888-747-0794
- sao50@pitt.edu
- www.nursing.pitt.edu
For admission requirements contact:
239 Victoria Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
412-624-4586
Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
RN-Option applicants must be graduates of an associate degree program or diploma school of nursing; have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.3 or above in previous academic work; possess current PA RN license; complete the RN Option Online Application, including uploading of an essay and current resume; and submit three letters of professional recommendation, which may be submitted online or mailed in a sealed envelope to:
University of Pittsburgh
School of Nursing
3500 Victoria St.
239 Victoria Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Academic transcripts should be mailed directly from the graduating institution to the above address. Applicants receive a formal interview conducted by school of nursing faculty. For more information, please call 1-888-747-0794 or 412-624-4586 or e-mail sao50@pitt.edu.
Application Deadlines and Other Information
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis (see the School of Nursing section of this bulletin for more information). Course offerings are flexible, and students may begin coursework in any term (fall/spring/summer). Upon finishing 84 credits in the RN-Option track, students will select between the Early Admission to the MSN or BSN curricula. Early admission to the MSN track students must: take the GRE, provide necessary documentation for specific major, and complete the remaining 36 credits, of which 24 will be at the graduate level. BSN track students must complete 40 upper-division undergraduate credits. Full- and part-time schedules are available.
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY PharmD PROGRAM
Transfer students, both within the Pitt system and from other colleges and universities, applying for admission to the School of Pharmacy must: (1) file an online PharmCAS application with all supporting credentials by the deadline (the online PharmCAS application is available at http:// www.pharmcas.org); and (2) submit a School of Pharmacy Supplemental Application by the deadline specified in the online instructions. For more information on deadlines, online applications, admission calendar, and application instructions, please visit the school's "Admission Process" Web site at www.pharmacy.pitt.edu/programs/PharmD/application/step2.html.
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 the 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 second-degree students 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, schools may have other requirements.
SPECIAL AND NONDEGREE ADMISSIONS
College in High School
The College in High School Program, offered 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, French, Latin, mathematics, physics, and statistics are offered. There is a registration process and fee for this program. For further information, contact the College in High School office at 412-624-6789 or online at www.as.pitt.edu/undergraduate/offices/chsp/index.html.
Postbaccalaureate Students
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 appropriate school for information about admission requirements.
Students interested in the School of Arts and Sciences or the College of General Studies should contact the College of General Studies, 412-624-6600, 407 Cathedral of Learning; College of Business Administration students should contact 412-383-9600, 2100 Sennott Hall; Swanson School of Engineering students should contact the Engineering Administration Office 412-624-9800, 253 Benedum Hall.
Guest/Visiting Students
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 for visiting students is handled through the College of General Studies.
Accelerated High School Students
Qualified high school students in junior or senior year may be eligible to take one or two undergraduate courses each fall, spring, or summer term on the University campus while continuing their high school education. Students cannot take courses at the University that are available to them through their high school curricula. Contact the College in High School Office at 412-624-6789 or 412-624-7428 for admission information or visit online at www.as.pitt.edu/undergraduate and select "High School Students."
Summer Visiting 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 should apply through the College of General Studies (CGS). Contact CGS at 412-624-6600; visit the office at 407 Cathedral of Learning, or visit the Web site at www.summer.pitt.edu for more information.