THE UNIVERSITY

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

The University of Pittsburgh is an internationally respected center of learning and research, offering exceptional educational opportunities in the arts, sciences, and professions.

Mission

The University of Pittsburgh’s mission is to advance teaching, research, and public service. This three-part commitment enables the University to serve others by

• Educating diverse students from the region, the nation, and the world;
• Expanding boundaries of knowledge, discovery, and technology; and
• Enhancing quality of life in the Western Pennsylvania region and beyond.

History

The University began in the Pennsylvania wilderness as the Pittsburgh Academy in 1787, the year the U.S. Constitution was adopted. Thirty-two years later, the Pittsburgh Academy became the Western University of Pittsburgh, and in 1908, the school changed its name to the University of Pittsburgh. Graduate degrees have been conferred since 1836, and the first doctoral program was developed in 1884. A private institution for most of its past, the University of Pittsburgh became state-related in 1966, establishing a relationship with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that continues to benefit both partners. Today, as an elected member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Pittsburgh claims its place among the top public research universities in the nation.

Accreditation

All campuses of the University of Pittsburgh are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools’ Commission on Higher Education. Schools, programs, and departments may furthermore be accredited by discipline-specific accrediting bodies.

Academic Organization and Pittsburgh Campus Overview

As an independent, state-related, coeducational institution, the University of Pittsburgh’s Pittsburgh campus offers a multitude of degree-granting and other programs housed in 16 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. The University system includes the Pittsburgh campus and four regional campuses at Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown, and Titusville.

There are approximately 100 academic, research, and administrative buildings and residence halls located on the Pittsburgh campus, which covers 132 acres in the culturally rich Oakland neighborhood. At the heart of the campus stands a central landmark—the Cathedral of Learning, a 42-story Gothic tower, which is the tallest school building in the Western Hemisphere. The Cathedral contains the Nationality Rooms, 26 classrooms, each designed to reflect a distinct culture and providing an overall, multidimensional understanding of America’s heritage.

At the Pittsburgh campus, 4,005 faculty serve 27,190 students, including 9,280 graduate and 17,910 undergraduate students. Alumni accomplishments range from managing Fortune 500 corporations, to writing best-selling novels, to unlocking the secrets of DNA ... and more.

As we enter the 21st century, the University of Pittsburgh remains a place of enduring tradition and vitality, true to the work ethic of Western Pennsylvania, rich in intellectual rigor, and committed to preparing students for their lives and careers.

Web Address

For more information on the University of Pittsburgh, see the University’s Web site at www.pitt.edu.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

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 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 Avenue, Alumni Hall

Pittsburgh, PA 15260-6601

412-624-PITT

412-624-7488

oafa@pitt.edu

www.pitt.edu/~oafa

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:

• 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 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, 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, precalculus, 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 via the Web at www.pitt.edu/~oafa), an official high school transcript, SAT I or ACT results, and the $35 application fee. The personal essay, included with the Freshman Application form, is optional for all students except pharmacy applicants but is strongly recommended for scholarship candidates and for students who wish to be reviewed on more than their high school record and SAT/ACT results. Likewise, letters of recommendation are optional but recommended.

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, 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 application and all supporting materials are received by January 15. The University awards over 800 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.

• Adena Johnson Davis Nursing Scholarship: full tuition, room, and board paid.

• Honors Tuition Scholarships: $9,000.

• Helen Faison Scholarships: full tuition, room, and board paid.

• Honors Challenge Scholarships: full tuition paid.

• Engineering Honors Scholarships: $1,000–$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.

• University Scholarships: $1,000–$10,000. Any freshman applicant who has both a 1350 SAT I (31 ACT) score or better and ranks in the top five percent of his or her high school class is guaranteed a scholarship of $1,000.

Anyone receiving an academic merit scholarship will automatically be considered for admission to certain graduate programs.

Graduate School Guarantees

Outstanding freshman applicants who indicate certain professional programs (including communication science, dental medicine, dietetics, education, law, medicine, 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.

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 Pittsburgh 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. 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 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

1-800-872-1787
Fax: 814-362-7578
admissions@www.upb.pitt.edu

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

724-836-9880

Fax: 724-836-7160

upgadmit@pitt.edu

www.upg.pitt.edu

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Office of Admissions

450 Schoolhouse Road

157 Blackington Hall

Johnstown, PA 15904

814-269-7050

1-800-765-4875

upjadmit@pitt.edu

www.upj.pitt.edu

University of Pittsburgh at Titusville

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid

504 East Main Street

P.O. Box 287

Titusville, PA 16354

814-827-5668

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 via the Web at www.pitt.edu/~oafa), 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 $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, RN to BSN applicants to the School of Nursing, 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, School of Nursing—RN Options Program, PharmD Program, and Dental Hygiene Program—School of Dental Medicine Admissions).

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. 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.pitt.edu/~oafa:

• 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 31 for the fall term, October 31 for the spring term, and March 15 for the summer term.

• School of Education Movement Science applicants must apply by February 1 (fall term admission only). Applied Developmental Psychology applicants must apply by April 15 for fall term, and November 15 for spring term.

• School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences programs are on rolling admissions. Students should apply after completing the prerequisite classes. Clinical Dietetics/Nutrition and Health Information Management and Rehabilitation Science offer fall term admission only. Communication Science and Emergency Medicine offer admission for all terms.

• 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, including three letters of recommendation, by February 1. Instructions for completing the Supplemental Application are on the School of Pharmacy Web site at www.pharmacy.pitt.edu.

• School of Social Work applicants must apply by May 31 (fall term admission only).

Articulation Agreements

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. For a complete listing of articulation agreements, see www.pitt.edu/~academic/aa2001.htm.

The following specific programs also have articulation agreements: 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) Department of Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition and CCAC’s Associate Degree Dietician Technical Program; and SHRS’s Department of Health Information Management and CCAC’s Medical Record Technician Programs. Contact the relevant schools and programs for further details.

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 QPA 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 QPA.

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.

OIS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS

The admission of international students (University citizenship classification FS) 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 interested in pursing a bachelor’s degree (freshman or transfer) or special student status (guest student, postbaccalaureate, or second bachelor’s degree) should contact OIS for application materials and admission information.

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/oisadmission.html

Application Procedures

The following application procedures are for all international students applying for admission to Arts and Sciences, the College of Business Administration, the School of Engineering, the College of General Studies (see special note), or an upper level program in information science, health and rehabilitation sciences, education, nursing, or pharmacy (see special note).

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:

1. 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.
2. Certified English translations of all academic records, mark sheets, transcripts, and examination results from all secondary and postsecondary institutions attended or attending.
3. Certified copies of original certificates or diplomas of graduation or program completion.
4. Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
5. A statement of purpose.
6. Official results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) if applying for freshman admission and graduating from a high school in the United States or a regionally accredited or European Council of International Schools (ECIS) recognized international school overseas. The institutional code for the University of Pittsburgh is 2927.
7. Application fee of $35 made payable by check or money order to the University of Pittsburgh.
8. 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 (including results of the TOEFL and/or SAT) 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 a freshman. 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 of the PharmD Program will be asked to complete a 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.

In addition, non-native English speaking applicants to the PharmD program are required to provide evidence of their proficiency in the English language by completing the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), or the Test of Spoken English (TSE). The institutional code for the University of Pittsburgh is 2927, and the department code for pharmacy is 47.

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 English Language Institute (ELI).

The institutional code number for the University of Pittsburgh is 2927. Results must be sent directly to the University of Pittsburgh by the Educational Testing Service.

COLLEGE OF GENERAL STUDIES 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 three 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

University of Pittsburgh

College of General Studies

Fourth Floor, Cathedral of Learning

Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Phone: 412-624-6600

Fax: 412-624-3836

cgs@pitt.edu

www.pitt.edu/~cgs

Admission Requirements

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 three years to be considered for admission. For specifics on admission to this school, consult the College of General Studies section of this bulletin.

Application Procedures

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. Contact the college for an application and further information.

Articulation Agreements

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 no fewer 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 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/stu_prog_denthyg.html

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 2.50 at all academic institutions; have a minimum SAT I score of 1000; have successfully completed a chemistry course with a laboratory component; have successfully completed a biology course with laboratory component; 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/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.

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 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 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

University of Pittsburgh

School of Nursing

239 Victoria Hall

Pittsburgh, PA 15261

412-624-4586

nursao@pitt.edu

www.nursing.pitt.edu

Admission Requirements

RN Options Program applicants must have successfully completed 50 prerequisite credits with a minimum 3.00 GPA. RN-MSN applicants should also have one year’s work experience (additional experience may be required by some areas of specialization). All RN Options Program applicants must also have a current RN license. (See School of Nursing section of this bulletin for more specific information on requirements.)

Application Procedures

All RN Options Program 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 program may also need to submit scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) taken within the last 10 years, and are required to send three letters of professional reference, show evidence of completion of an approved statistics course within the past five years, and have a preadmission interview. Applicants who did not graduate from a National League for Nursing (NLN)-accredited program or who have not worked at least 1,000 hours in the past three years may need to submit test scores on four EXCELSIOR exams. (See the School of Nursing section of this bulletin for more specific information, or contact the RN Options Program at 412-624-9170.)

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 who 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.)

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 February 1 (the online PharmCAS application is available at www.pharmcas.org); and (2) file a School of Pharmacy Supplemental Application by February 1, available online at the school's Web site through the "Admissions" link at www.pharmacy.pitt.edu.

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, the following schools also have these requirements:

• In Arts and Sciences, a total of 18 non-A&S credits may be applied to an A&S 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 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.pitt.edu/~chsp.

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 school in which they want to take classes for information on admission requirements.

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 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 at the University that are available to them through their high school curriculum. Contact the Arts and Sciences Advising Center for admission information. Summer admission for accelerated high school students is handled through the Office of University Summer Sessions.

Summer Sessions

Contact the Office of University Summer Sessions at 412-383-8600 in Room 407 Cathedral of Learning, or see www.pitt.edu/~summer for more information on the following programs:

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 Office of University Summer Sessions.

The College Course Program

The College Course Program provides the opportunity for high school students to take undergraduate courses. Please contact the Office of University Summer Sessions for information regarding application or special programs at www.pitt.edu/~summer or 412-383-8600.