THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT TITUSVILLE

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The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville (Pitt-Titusville) is a regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh. While Pitt-Titusville provides career-oriented programs for those interested in an associate degree, it also offers more than 100 relocation and transfer programs for students pursuing baccalaureate or professional degrees. In addition, Pitt-Titusville offers baccalaureate degree completion options in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (see below). Since its inception in 1963, Pitt-Titusville has been accredited through its affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh by the Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

The campus is in northwestern Pennsylvania in the pleasant residential city of Titusville. The city's historic significance, as the site of the first commercially successful oil well, brings countless visitors to the area throughout the year. The University of Pittsburgh affiliation, the excellent physical environment, and the small class sizes combine to make Pitt-Titusville an especially favorable setting for new college students. Pitt-Titusville offers the advantages of a liberal arts college and the resources, diversity, and prestige of a major research university.

Pitt-Titusville currently enrolls more than 500 full- and part-time students. About 60 percent of full-time students live on campus. The average class size is less than 20 students. Pitt-Titusville undergraduate students enjoy individual attention, both in and outside the classroom, and there are many opportunities for involvement and leadership in campus activities. Likewise they enjoy access to the support services and comprehensive academic offerings of the University of Pittsburgh, one of the finest research and professional institutions in the world.

Educational Mission

The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville (Pitt-Titusville), a regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh, provides students with a quality educational experience offered in a supportive environment conducive to learning, self-discipline, and mutual respect.  Pitt-Titusville combines the advantages of a small college with the resources of an internationally renowned institution by:

1. Providing a point of access to the instructional and research facilities of the University
   of Pittsburgh for northwest Pennsylvania;
2. Offering an excellent undergraduate curriculum in the liberal arts and sciences and professional programs with an emphasis on personalized attention to students;
3. Serving as an educational, cultural and economic resource for northwest Pennsylvania.

Academic Programs

Pitt-Titusville students can pursue baccalaureate degrees through completion programs on campus or relocation and transfer programs, and associate degrees through completion of special two-year programs of study offered at the Titusville campus.

Option 1—Completion Programs on Campus

Students can complete two baccalaureate programs on the Titusville campus through joint programming offered with the Bradford campus. A BS in Business Management and a BA in Human Relations from the University of Pittsburgh, Bradford Campus, can be completed on the Titusville campus.

Option 2—Relocation

At the Titusville campus, students can begin one of more than 100 academic programs offered by the University of Pittsburgh. Upon successful completion of minimum credit and grade-point requirements, students can then relocate to the University's Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Greensburg, or Bradford campuses to complete their four-year degree.

Option 3—Transfer

Pitt-Titusville students can also choose to complete their undergraduate education at another college or university. Pitt's liberal arts education and its reputation for academic quality help facilitate transfer to other institutions of higher learning, both public and private.

Option 4—Associate Degree Programs

Pitt-Titusville awards associate degrees in liberal arts, in human services and in natural science for students who prefer to earn a degree while completing the general education requirements of a four-year program. Such a tangible, transportable endorsement of academic achievement could be important for students who want or need to interrupt their college education at the end of two years to enter the job market.

The campus also provides career-oriented associate degrees in business, accounting, and business information systems for students who plan to begin a professional career after two years of study. These programs are career-oriented, but also rest solidly on a liberal arts foundation. Thus, Pitt-Titusville students can continue to four-year baccalaureate programs in business with relative ease if their interests or aspirations change.

The Associate of Science degree for the Physical Therapist Assistant at Pitt-Titusville is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association. The Associate of Science degree in Nursing is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accredited by National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC).

A complete description of Pitt-Titusville's associate degree programs is found in this bulletin.

Option 5—Certificate Programs

Certificates are awarded upon completion of a prescribed group of credit-bearing courses. Courses in each certificate program can be applied toward completion of an associate degree.

Other Programs

An articulation agreement has been established with LECOM to provide students an opportunity to continue their studies in medicine and pharmacy.

Pitt-Titusville also provides credit and noncredit continuing education programs, along with its cultural event series, lecture series, and community service projects, as part of its mission to serve the region as an educational, cultural, and economic resource.

One important way the campus serves the region as a resource for economic growth and development is through the George J. Barco Center for Continuing Education. The Center provides instruction, training, and consulting services designed to improve individual and organizational quality and productivity. It develops and delivers noncredit instruction and programs, offering workshops, seminars, and multiple-session courses in a variety of areas from computer training to communication and leadership skills.

The Titusville Community

Titusville is a small city in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains with a distinctive place in world history. Col. Edwin L. Drake drilled the first commercial oil well here in 1859, making Titusville the birthplace of the oil industry and the center of early developments in petroleum technology. The Drake Well Museum, within walking distance of campus, preserves that rich technological and cultural history.

Today, Titusville is permanent home to about 6,000 people. It is an attractive residential community. Its tree-lined streets and stately homes mark its heritage and provide a pleasant environment in which to study and work. Located about 40 miles south of Erie and 90 miles north of Pittsburgh, Titusville is a gateway to outdoor recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, swimming, canoeing, skiing, golfing, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Just minutes from campus, for example, is Oil Creek State Park, which covers 6,400 acres and offers a 10-mile paved biking path, and the city-owned par course exercise trail. Though small, Titusville is large enough to offer a variety of stores, banks, churches, restaurants, and lodging facilities.

The Titusville Campus

The Titusville Campus, located on and adjacent to the former McKinney Estate, offers modern comfort and convenience in a traditional residential setting. The beautiful, compact campus is a vital academic and educational resource to the surrounding community. Much of the current campus, including classrooms and administrative buildings, offers wireless network access.

McKinney Hall, built in 1870, houses administrative and faculty offices as well as classrooms. The George J. Barco Center for Continuing Education was established in 1992 and is also located in McKinney Hall. The primary goal of the Barco Center is to serve as a resource to the region in the design, development and delivery of customized training and education programs to meet the needs of businesses and organizations.

Bennett Davis Hall, formerly the carriage house of the estate, now houses the Offices of the Registrar, Student Accounts, and the Office of Business Affairs. The recently restored Gazebo serves, during warmer months, as a meeting place for campus organizations and as a location for special events.

The Haskell Memorial Library, is also on land originally part of the McKinney Estate. It houses the campus collection of books and periodicals, a 150-seat auditorium, the Pitt-Titusville Computer Center, classrooms, faculty offices, and the Physical Therapist Assistant and Nursing Programs.

The $5 million Broadhurst Science Center opened in 1998. The 32,000-square-foot structure houses biology, chemistry, psychology, geology, physics, computer laboratories, faculty offices, two demonstration/lecture halls, and one general classroom, all with multimedia video capability. The Office of Academic Affairs is also found here. The building features a 417-seat theater/auditorium—the new home for Pitt-Titusville's Spotlight on the Lively Arts cultural events series, and other events that enrich the life of the campus and surrounding communities.

Adjacent to the above group of buildings is the J. Curtis McKinney II Student Union/Gymnasium. The east wing of the building offers a full-size gymnasium, an auxiliary gym, and racquetball courts. The west wing of the building houses a snack bar, a large multipurpose room, a television lounge, the Pitt-Titusville Book Center, the Office of Student Affairs, and the Pitt-Titusville Health Center, as well as several classrooms and administrative offices. Boomer's, the snack bar in the student union, has network ports available for direct access to the Pitt computer network.

Behind the student union/gymnasium stands Pitt-Titusville 's largest residence facility, Spruce Street Residence Hall. Two additional residence facilities lie one block east of the center of the campus, and adjacent to Burgess Park. The Joe M. Ball Residence Hall provides single and double rooms, and it is also the site of the Pitt-Titusville dining hall. The Pitt-Titusville Town Houses provide apartment-style living arrangements. Each student living in a residence facility is provided with a computer port for direct access to the Pitt network.

Library Facilities

As previously mentioned, Pitt-Titusville 's collection of books, periodicals, films, and CD-ROM databases are housed in Haskell Memorial Library. Currently, Haskell Library holds nearly 44,000 volumes and subscribes to more than 200 periodicals, from professional journals to magazines of general interest. CD-ROM databases and workstations have been added to complement traditional library information resources. The library also offers microfilm reading and copying equipment.

While these resources are sufficient to meet the needs of most freshman and sophomore students, they represent only a small portion of the resources available to Pitt-Titusville students. Haskell Library is linked to the 27 libraries in the Pitt system through PITTCAT Plus, an online computer catalog that allows easy access to the University's collection of more than 6,700,000 volumes (including microforms) and over 25,000 subscriptions. Pitt-Titusville students can also access numerous computerized databases and, through interlibrary loan networks, can gather data from major research libraries in the United States and abroad.

The Pitt-Titusville Learning Center is located in Haskell Library to provide students with convenient access to tutors, research materials, and computer facilities.

Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs includes the Offices of the Executive Director of Student Affairs, Student Life, Counseling and Student Development, Health Services, Food Services, Intramurals and Athletics, Residence Life, Campus Police, Judicial Affairs, and Parking.

Validation of University ID Cards

The photo ID card issued to each student at Pitt-Titusville can be obtained from the Office of Campus Police in Spruce Hall, Room 105. Hours for this service are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., or call 814-827-4488 for special arrangements.

Student Activities

A diverse spectrum of activities offers a variety of opportunities to suit students' individual interests. Among active student organizations are the Student Physical Therapy Association, Cheerleaders, Student Government Association, Student Activities Board, Commuter Student Association, Student Chaper of American Chemical Society, Biology Club, Nursing Club, Physics and Engineering Club, Diversity Club, Theater Club, College Republicans, Young Democrats and Paintball Club. Pitt-Titusville also has local chapters of two national organizations: Phi Theta Kappa, an academic honor society serving two-year institutions, and SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise). Facilitating student involvement on campus are the Student Government Association and the Student Activities Board.

Students are especially encouraged to take advantage of the unique leadership opportunities afforded through involvement in student activities.

Intercollegiate Athletics

The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville offers two intercollegiate sports: men's and women's basketball. Both teams are members of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division 1 level. Various scholarships are available to individual student athletes. The athletic programs are overseen by the Director of Athletics.

Health Services

The Office of Health Services includes primary assessment and treatment, medical counseling, referral to local professional offices and agencies, and educational programming in current health issues.

Counseling and Student Development

The Office of Counseling and Student Development provides personal and career counseling, disability resources and services, academic support services, and personal development programming.

Food Service

Several meal plan options are available to resident students:

• 19-meal plan
  
• 19-meal plan with 50 flex dollars
  
• 15-meal plan
  
• 15-meal plan with 50 flex dollars

In addition to the cafeteria in Ball Residence Hall, there is a snack bar in the Student Union building. Per-meal food service is also available to commuter students, faculty, and staff. All residential students are required to subscribe to one of the meal plans, unless exempted by the Executive Director of Student Affairs.

Residential Services

All full-time students outside a 30-mile radius are required to reside in campus housing, unless they are living with parents or immediate relatives. Exemptions are made for married students or those 21 years or older. Residential Services offer a variety of housing options in three housing facilities. Students may choose between traditional residence hall living, intensive study area, and town house accommodations. Private rooms are also available when space permits.

Other Services

Campus Ministries:
Campus Ministry (Alpha Omega) is provided through the auspices of the Titusville Ministerium, working cooperatively with the Campus Christian Fellowship, to enhance the spiritual life of Pitt-Titusville students. Activities and programs include weekly Bible study, retreats, and numerous special events for campus and local communities. Jewish students are also served by the Campus Ministry.

Intramural Sports:
The athletic program at Pitt-Titusville provides 12 different intramural sports for men and women with a high rate of participation.

Student Union:
The J. Curtis McKinney II Student Union/Gymnasium building is the heart and center of campus activity housing a snack bar, classrooms, activity areas, the Pitt-Titusville Book Center, gymnasium, racquetball courts, weight and exercise room, and a variety of student affairs offices. Special services are also provided for commuters.

Admissions

McKinney Hall
504 East Main Street
Titusville, PA 16354
Phone: 814-827-4509
Phone toll-free: 888-878-0462
Fax: 814-827-4519
E-mail: uptadm@pitt.edu

The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville (Pitt-Titusville) seeks applicants interested in building a strong academic foundation in a personalized campus setting. University programs focus on the first two years of college and prepare students for direct career entry upon completion of associate degrees or successful relocation and completion of four-year, baccalaureate degree programs.

Each application to Pitt-Titusville is evaluated individually by the Admissions Committee. In addition to scholastic achievement, the Committee considers co- and extracurricular involvement, leadership, special interests and talents, performance on college entrance examinations, personal motivation, and perceived ability for success at Pitt-Titusville . The Admissions Committee seeks to identify and admit candidates who will benefit from and contribute to the diversity of the Pitt-Titusville student body.

Admission Procedure

All high school graduates, equivalency diploma recipients, and transfer students interested in pursuing undergraduate education at Pitt-Titusville and applying for admission to full-time study or degree-seeking part-time study must file an application for admission. Applications are provided by the Office of Admissions, or they can be submitted electronically at www.upt.pitt.edu. Specific questions regarding admission should be addressed to the Director of Admissions. Once admitted, students will receive information about orientation and registration.

Applicants for admission to the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville should submit the following materials to the Pitt-Titusville Office of Admissions:

1. Pitt-Titusville application form
   
2. $45 nonrefundable application fee
   
3. Official high school transcript
   
4. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing Program (ACT) scores
   
5. Transfer applicants must also submit official academic transcripts from each college attended.

In addition, the following items, while not required, will be considered by the Admissions Committee, and applicants are encouraged to include these optional items:

1. Admissions interview
   
2. References/letters of recommendation
   
3. Essay/personal statements

Campus Visit

Appointments for interviews and campus visits, although not required, are encouraged. The purpose of the campus visit is to allow student candidates and their families an opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the programs, facilities, admission policies, and campus environment. Interviews and visits may be scheduled weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. throughout the year, and Saturdays by appointment.

Nondegree Admission Procedure

Students interested in attending Pitt-Titusville without seeking a degree must complete and return the nondegree application and the applicant data sheet to the Office of the Registrar. Upon completion of 18 University of Pittsburgh credits, students who wish to continue must apply for degree-seeking status through the Office of Academic Affairs. No financial assistance is available for nondegree students.

Early Admission of Accelerated High School Students

Students who have demonstrated a readiness to take on the challenges of college work at the end of their junior year of high school may be offered early admission to Pitt-Titusville in lieu of or complementary to their senior year. Readiness is determined on the basis of outstanding academic achievement, test information, school recommendations, and interviews. The early admission program is offered in cooperation with the student's secondary school, and the high school diploma must be awarded at the end of the student's first year of university study. Students interested in early admission must be recommended by their high school, and they should contact the Office of Academic Affairs for additional information.

Dual Enrollment Program

Dual enrollment classes are offered to qualified high school juniors and seniors through several regional high schools. Each high school sets its own standards for enrollment in consultation with the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville and arranges for a limited number of university classes to be offered to their respective high school students. For information regarding this program, contact your high school guidance office or the Office of Academic Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville.

SUCCESS Program

SUCCESS (Students Utilizing College Courses for Enrichment and Special Skills) is open to qualified high school juniors or seniors who wish to take college courses at Pitt-Titusville while still enrolled in high school. To be admitted to the program, high school juniors or seniors must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 on a 4.00 scale. Students may contact the Office of Academic Affairs for further information.

Admission Requirements

All applicants for admission to the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville must graduate from an accredited secondary school or hold an equivalency diploma; submit 15 units of secondary school credit; and submit scores from one of the following: the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). Test requirements may be waived in special circumstances where the student has been out of school for a number of years. Recommended preparation includes:

English	4 units
Algebra	1 unit
Plane Geometry or Algebra II	1 unit
History	1 unit
Laboratory Science	1 unit
Academic Electives	7 units
Total	15 units

In addition to the above, engineering applicants should also complete trigonometry, chemistry, and physics. Pharmacy applicants should also complete trigonometry, biology, and chemistry.

Applicants for the Physical Therapist Assistant program have additional admission requirements. Contact the Office of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program for full details.

Applicants for the Nursing program have additional admission requirements. Contact the Nursing Program office for full details.

Advanced Placement

The University accepts advanced placement credits according to the following schedule:

Credit by Examination

Students at the University of Pittsburgh may earn credits toward graduation by taking special examinations subject to the following qualifications:

1. Each department determines the courses for which students may earn credit by examination, and the time and type of examination.
2. Students may not take credit examinations in areas specified as prerequisites for admission.
3. Credit by exam cannot be obtained for a college-level course for which credit has already been awarded, nor can it be used to change a grade already received.
4. Credit by exam cannot be earned in lower-level sequence courses if the student has already taken a higher-level course in the sequence.
5. Students may not audit a course and then apply for credit by examination.
6. There is a fee for the examination, whether or not credits are earned.
   

College Level Examination Program

The University of Pittsburgh at Titusville cooperates with the National College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Under this program, students who feel that their knowledge of a certain subject is extensive may elect to take CLEP examinations. Scores required for the award of credit from CLEP examinations (as well as Advanced Placement [AP] credit) have been set by the College faculty. Students are eligible for CLEP credit only if CLEP examinations are taken prior to the completion of 30 college credits, including transfer credits. Limitations of credit earned through CLEP examinations are as follows:

(a) The credit must be useful in a student's program of study.
(b) Credit will not be granted if a student has completed an equivalent or more advanced course in the discipline.
(c) Duplicate credit in the same subject is not awarded in any case.
(d) A student who has earned CLEP credit at other institutions must have their test scores evaluated to determine eligibility for credit at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville.
(e) Credit is granted, but grades and quality points are not assigned or recorded.
(f) The acceptance of CLEP credit toward degree requirements varies from program to program. Consult with the Office of Academic Affairs for further information as to whether CLEP credits can be used to meet specific degree requirements.

Information about CLEP examinations is available through the Office of Academic Affairs.

Credit Maximum: A combined total of 30 credits may be awarded through CLEP, AP, transfer credits from other schools, and challenge examinations administered by the academic department within the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville.

CLEP Examinations $92 per test.

Upon completing an examination, a student will receive credit (as indicated in the chart below) based on the score he or she achieves.

NOTE: Pitt Titusville does not use all available CLEP exams and will not give CLEP exams or accept CLEP credits for the following:

General exams:

• Humanities
• Natural Sciences
• Social Sciences

Upper Level course exams:

• Marketing

Other exams:

• Algebra–Trigonometry (there are separate exams for Algebra and Trigonometry)
• English Literature (no Pitt Titusville equivalent)
• Composition, Freshman College (use the English Composition exam with Essay)

CREDIT AWARDED FOR CLEP EXAMS (equivalent course at Pitt-Titusville) TESTS ARE ADMINISTERED THROUGH COMPUTER BASED TESTING (CBT)
COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE	Score*	Credits
American Literature (ENGLIT 0570)	58	3
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature (ENGLIT 0370)	58	3
English Composition with Essay (ENGCMP 0200)	58	3
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
French Language, Level 1 (FR 0001)	58	5
French Language, Level 2 (FR 0001 & 0002)	74	10
Spanish Language, Level 1 (SPAN 0001)	58	5
Spanish Language, Level 2 (SPAN 0001 & 0002)	74	10
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HISTORY
American Government (PS 0200)	58	3
Educational Psychology, Introduction to (EDPSY 0006)	58	3
History of the United States I (HIST 0600)	58	3
History of the United States II (HIST 0601)	58	3
Human Growth and Development (PSY 0310)	58	3
Macroeconomics, Principles of (ECON 0110)	58	3
Microeconomics, Principles of (ECON 0100)	58	3
Psychology, Introductory (PSY 0010)	58	3
Sociology, Introductory (SOC 0010)	58	3
Western Civilization I (HIST 0100)	58	3
Western Civilization II (HIST 0101)	58	3
SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Algebra, College (MATH 0031)	58	3
Trigonometry (MATH 032)	58	2
Calculus (MATH 0220)	58	4
**Biology (BIOSC 0150 and 0160 – without lab)	58	6
**Chemistry (CHEM 0110 and 0120 – without lab)	58	6
BUSINESS
Accounting, Principles of (ACCT 0111 & 0112)	58	6
Business Law, Introductory (BUS 0106)	58	3
Information Systems andComputer Applications (CS 0131)	58	3
Management, Principles of (BUS 0102)	58	3

* Scores are weighted with top score of 80.
** Without laboratory

Financial Aid

114 McKinney Hall
504 East Main Street
Titusville, PA 16354
Phone: 814-827-4495
Fax: 814-827-5510

Pitt-Titusville has established a program of financial aid to provide assistance to students whose resources cannot meet the total cost of education. Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid and to explore all potential sources of financial assistance including state, federal, and community sources, as well as the University.

Students may receive various types of financial assistance from a variety of government, university, and privately-sponsored programs including grants and scholarships (direct awards with no repayment required), loans (normally offered at low interest with repayment due in small installments after the student leaves college), and/or campus-based employment. Additional information and appropriate applications may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid.

Students should also check with their high school guidance office for additional grants and scholarships that may be available locally.

Financial Aid Application Procedure

To be considered for financial aid, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Eligibility for specific programs is determined by individual sponsoring agencies. A variety of factors are typically considered in determining eligibility, including college costs, family contributions, student earnings, family size, savings, and date of submission of all appropriate financial aid materials. Applications are reviewed individually, with full consideration given to the unique financial circumstance of each student.

Financial aid awards are made for one academic year, and eligibility must be determined on an annual basis. Students must show continued need, and must submit all appropriate applications each year within established deadlines, as well as meet all federal regulations regarding verification of procedures (this may include submitting tax forms and other supporting documents). In addition, students must be in good academic standing and must show satisfactory academic progress toward a degree, as defined below, to be eligible to receive, or to continue to receive financial aid.

Detailed information about all financial aid programs, including financial aid policies, application procedures, and deadlines, in addition to financial aid applications, can be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid. Individual appointments can be made Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Federal regulations require that the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville's Office of Financial Aid monitor the Satisfactory Academic Progress of all students applying for, or receiving financial aid. The programs governed by these regulations are known as Federal Title IV Aid and include: Federal Perkins Loan, Federal PLUS Loan, Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized/Unsubsidized), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work-Study, Federal Pell, Academic Competitiveness, and Sman Grants, and most University aid. This standard does not apply to tuition remission for dependents of Pitt employees, some outside scholarships, or state student incentive grants (i.e., PHEAA. State Grants). State agencies awarding state grants establish their own academic standard.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards include three components:

1. University credits completed
2. University level grade point average (GPA)
3. Time frame needed to complete the degree

All three components must be met in order for a student to be eligible for financial aid. Undergraduate Student Level is determined by the total number of credits completed by a student, as defined below. The Minimum Credit Hours Earned component requires students to successfully complete a minimum number of credits per academic year based on the student's enrollment status. Students must meet the corresponding minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) at the end of each level to be making satisfactory academic progress. Students who have met the minimum credit and GPA requirements and have not exceeded the appropriate number of credits to complete their degree programs, as stated below, are considered to have met satisfactory academic progress and are eligible for continued student assistance for the upcoming enrollment period. The qualitative and quantitative measures used to judge financial aid academic progress are cumulative and include all periods of a student's enrollment. Even periods in which the student did not receive financial aid must be included. Transfer credits must be counted as well. Special situations that fall outside this stated general policy regarding continued eligibility are subject to professional judgment appeal to the Director of Financial Aid.

1. MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS EARNED

The Financial Aid Office compares the credits the student enrolls in for the academic year against the credits completed at the end of the Spring Term. Students are expected to successfully complete all credits they enroll in for each term. Sometimes unexpected events occur which may cause the student to not complete one or more classes. Generally speaking, full-time students must complete 24 credits per academic year. Part-time students and students that enroll in a full-time/part-time mix must complete the following per term:

If enrollment status is:                                    To remain in good standing a student must                                                                           complete at least:

Full time (12 + credits)                                      12 credits/term
3/4 time (9-11 credits)                                        9 credits/term
Halftime (6-8 credits)                                          6 credits/term
Less than half time (3-5 credits)                        complete all attempted credit

2. MINIMUM CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE

Academic Level                                              Number of Credits                  GPA

Level 1                                                            00.0 – 24 credits                      1.50
Level 2                                                            25 – 54 credits                         2.00
Level 3                                                            55 – 84 credits                         2.00
Level 4                                                            85 – 114 credits                       2.00

To remain in good standing, Pitt-Titusville requires that all students who have completed 24 credits or less must maintain a 1.5 GPA. All students that have completed 25 credits or more must maintain a 2.0 GPA or better.

I (Incomplete): An incomplete grade does not earn credit or influence the grade point average in the semester in which the coursework was taken. However, an incomplete grade will count toward your total credits attempted. Once the incomplete has been resolved and a passing grade has been earned, the credits and the grade will then be counted toward satisfying the minimum credit hours and the grade point average requirements.

P (Pass): If this grade given, the credits will apply toward graduation and will also be counted toward satisfying the minimum earned credit hours standard but it will not affect the student's grade point average.

Repeated Courses: For repeated courses, the last grade earned will be used in calculating the student's grade point average. The credits will be counted only for the semester in which it was repeated. However, each time a student registers for a course, those credits are counted toward the student's Maximum Time Frame.

Transfer Credits: All credits transferred to the University will be counted toward the Maximum Time Frame requirement academic progress.

W (Withdrawal): All withdrawal categories do not earn credit toward graduation or toward satisfying the minimum credit hours requirement of the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy. However, these credits will count toward your total attempted credits and could possibly affect the Maximum Time Frame requirement.

3. MAXIMUM TIME FRAME

Time frame needed to complete the degree:

For financial aid purposes the student has a 150% time frame to complete a degree. For example, a student enrolled in a program leading to an associate degree must complete the 60 required credits (72 for nursing) within a maximum of 90 credits taken (108 for nursing). Likewise, a student enrolled in a program leading to a bachelor degree must complete the 120 required credits within a maximum of 180 credits taken. Appeals granted for credits beyond the 150% maximum time frame will only apply to courses required for degree completion.

Probationary Status:

Students enrolled in an associate or baccalaureate degree program (as well as certificate) who are unable to successfully complete the required annual credits will be given a one-time probationary period to reestablish progress while still receiving their student aid. At the end of the probationary period of one academic year, students must have successfully completed a minimum of:

• 24 credits for full-time students, or the minimum credits reflected for their enrollment status in the above grid for those students with mixed or part-time enrollment and,
• 2.0 cumulative GPA. or better

Unsatisfactory Progress:

Those not making progress, after being placed on financial aid probation, will be dropped to unsatisfactory progress and be denied student aid for any upcoming enrollment period until they have met the requirements for satisfactory academic progress. Students academically dismissed are automatically ineligible for further financial aid.

Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress after being placed on Unsatisfactory Progress

* The student must register and pay for classes using his/her own funds;
* Upon meeting financial aid satisfactory academic progress criteria as stated above, the student must request financial aid reinstatement and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Right to Appeal

If a student has experienced circumstances beyond control that has kept them from maintaining satisfactory academic progress the student may appeal the loss of financial aid eligibility. Any student who wishes to pursue such an appeal should contact the Financial Aid Office for information on the appeals process.

PHEAA State Grant Program

In addition to the general Satisfactory Academic Progress guidelines, undergraduate students receiving a PHEAA State Grant are subject to a separate satisfactory academic progress review. Full-time students are required to complete a minimum of 12 credits for each full-time PHEAA grant received or a minimum of 6 credits for each part-time PHEAA grant received in the most recent completed academic year.

For more specific information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Financial Assistance Programs

By completing the application process outlined above, students are applying for:

Federal Pell Grant—federal entitlement program providing assistance to qualified applicants;
Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (SEOG)—institutionally controlled federal grant program awarded on the basis of significant financial need and available funding;
Federal Work Study—on-campus and community service employment program supported by federal and institutional funds;
Federal Perkins Loan—federally funded loan program administered through the college;
PHEAA Grant—state-sponsored grant program available to eligible Pennsylvania residents;
Pitt-Titusville Grant—institutionally sponsored grant awarded primarily on the basis of need, and in combination with other forms of financial aid.

In addition, students are eligible to apply for subsidized and/or unsubsidized Stafford Loans and parent PLUS loans. Students who receive loans are reminded of their repayment obligations. Promissory notes required for each loan will detail these obligations.

Veterans' Educational Benefits

For questions and information regarding educational benefits for veterans or spouses and children of service connected disabled veterans, visit our Web site at:  www.upt.pitt.edu and click on Veterans’ Services under the Prospective Students index tab.  You may also call the Director of Adult and Continuing Education at 814-827-4408.

University Scholarships and Grants

Pitt-Titusville awards several scholarships and grants made possible by gifts from private donors and direct institutional funds. Admitted students are considered for assistance from all sources offered by the college, including these scholarships and grants:

John Nesbit Rees and Sara Henne Rees Charitable Foundation Scholarships—awarded to students majoring in health-related sciences, engineering, pharmacy, natural sciences, computer science, or humanities based on high school achievement

Presidential Scholarships—awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement

The DeFrees Family Foundation Scholarship—awarded to students enrolled at Pitt-Titusville from Warren County based on academic achievement

Ruth R. Gilson Scholarships—awarded to Titusville High School graduates based on academic achievement

Betty Root Scholarships (in memory of Delbert Proper and Jessie Lamberton Proper)—awarded to Nursing majors who are graduates of Maplewood or Titusville High Schools based on academic achievement

The Panizza Family Scholarships—awarded to graduates of Fort Cherry, Monesson, Washington or Burgettstown High Schools based on academic achievement

Ben McEnteer Scholarship Fund—awarded to deserving full-time students majoring in business who have shown above-average scholastic ability

John Hugh Erickson II Memorial Scholarship—unrestricted scholarship for students attending Pitt-Titusville

Marshall A. Fisher Scholarship—available to graduates of Titusville Area High School (application forms are available in the high school guidance office)

Pitt-Titusville Grants—institutionally sponsored grants available to Pitt-Titusville students based on financial need

Pitt-Titusville Scholarships—institutionally sponsored scholarships available to Pitt-Titusville students

All scholarships are renewable for ensuing years so long as the student maintains a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.